Dell Ortos 2001-2003. Starting sorted

Hi Taffy:

Thanks for working on these Dellorto kits. Its the off season here in the inland San Diego area. Almost all of the riding here is desert. Its mid summer now so it will be a few months before we can ride again. Just wanted to say that I did take notice of your original post and will definitely check out these carb kits for my 01 470. I am too busy with work (and its just too friggin hot right now) to give you any constructive feedback or do anything but drink beer and lay around the pool.

Just an FYI, I have a 95 ATK with a brand new in the box 600 Rotax motor that needs to be installed. This is one of a few projects I have. The ATK's have a small but loyal following here in the U.S. and these motors use the Dellorto carb too. From what I have seen on the net the U.K. has a healthy interest in CCM and Armstrong / Harley which also use the Rotax motor.

Keep up the excellent work! The Husaberg community owes you a huge debt for all of your efforts. I hope that you continue to "wear the robe" for a long time.
Eric

P.S.
I received the swing arm bearing kit in good order. Thank you.

Having owned several Huskys with the Dell and an ATK 605, I can say they were all pretty easy starters compared to the Bergs of the same era. I have to assume this is likely due to their mild state of tune, low compression (10:1-Husky, 9.5:1-ATK) and mild cams vs. the more race spec Bergs.

Hi Taffy. I too have taken notice of this thread but haven't spoken up because my 650 still isn't running.
I would love to work with you in getting the stock Del'Orto sorted once the bike is ready to ride. I just haven't had the time or money to invest in it yet.
When I get to that point and if you're still wanting to work with someone then, I'll be happy to oblige.

And thanks for the quick shipping of the decomp assembly.

Bruce

Yes please

I have bought a few things off your site taffy great service and help . I can now start my bike but with luck Sometimes starts right away sometimes I kick till I am exhausted . Have upgraded starter new starter clutch sprague and auto decomp bike is a. 2003 650 fe . I would love to ride this before end of summer what do I do now ?:cold:

taffy, I will go over bike then contact you thanks Andrew Folcher

I'm Game to try it.

Taffy,

I recently got a 2001 FE400E. Previous owner got it in a trade. Wouldn't start and I got it cheap. Has had stator and flywheel replaced. Found aluminum bits in the fine oil filter. Opened it up and found the cam chain rubbing the case. Pulled head and found a new piston and new intake valves. (Shinny new, like never run) Pics attached.
Replaced cam chain and a new tensioner blade. cam sprocket had already been changed out to steel. I modified the auto decompression weight side on the lathe so lobe engages fully in the slot. I also tightened spring 1 full turn.

I had issues setting the intake valve lash, as couldn't loosen it enough to have any gap at all. New valves may be longer? Had to take a little off the caps with lathe, also opened up the bottom of the rocker a little to allow caps to come up a little more. Got it set now. May be the reason it hadn't run since new piston and valves installed.

Tried to modify the kick start sledge. But I think I ground it back a little too far. It engages right at the top and is hard to get moving without decompression lever pulled. Sometimes sticks halfway up after kick now.

DelOrto carb was very clean and I installed new iridium plug.

No luck starting. Was ready to part it out or junk it. Seriously. Bruised leg from kicking it over! Toasted the battery I think cranking on it. Hooked up a watercraft battery with cable extensions. That gave it enough juice to turn it over. About one in 4 times the starter would actually engage and turn it over. Finally used my hand as choke over carb as I cranked it. that pulled in enough fuel I finally got a pop out of it! Kept trying and finally got it to fire off! Was thrilled to hear it roar. Interesting, that after it ran I let it cool off overnight, and the next time I hit the starter it engaged and cranked for 5-6 seconds until it started. Maybe getting the oil circulated helped the sprague clutch to engage?

Now waiting on the YTZ7S battery. Also have an R6 starter on the way. ZERO luck starting it on kick. Not even a pop. I'm 5' 8" 145 lbs. Need to use kick stand so I can jump on it to turn it over. This bent the kickstand out, so now I will have to weld in a plate to strengthen it. I have an 81' Honda XL500s that I can start no problem, but this Berg has a LOT more compression.

I am quite interested in your mods if it can help me get this thing to start up easily.

Let me know.
Greg

Laffy Taffy

Given the HUGE amount of people clamoring to get on your Beta test list Taffy, I thought I might be able to sneak into the pack without you noticing. Guess I couldn't get it past you. My ignorance revealed itself. I wasn't expecting a free kit here. I have no doubt that you know these bikes inside out. It is your business. I have an occasional evening or weekend to tinker with them. Is there a Husaberg wizardry class I can pickup to learn the magic? Was trying to use the Forum here to help with my ineptitude.

I would assume (I know what that stands for) that your kit is going to be provided to anyone who can pony up the $ for it, Or are you going to have a pre-qualification process to see if they are competent to install it? I think the real test of your kit will be when it is in the hands of someone like me who knows almost enough to be dangerous. Install the kit and is should be better then it was.

I really appreciate the knowledge that you share with so many on this forum. I have learned a great deal by reading the Owners Doc and know that you contributed much to that. You are very abrupt with many on here, and I am certain that it really hurts your business. What do you suppose the chances are that I will purchase anything from you now? I know, just one dumb guy. We add up though, and you are offending many. How big do you think the market is for 10-15 year old bike parts?

I'll fade back into my nothingness now, but last thought:
You can become the tallest tree in the forest by growing that way, or by cutting down everything else around you.

regards,
Greg

fe400e cold starting

hi Taffy,
im interested in these "spruce up kit" I have recently bought a fe400e 2003 on 52 plate that is very difficult to cold start. A spray of engine start on the air filter and roars into life.
Let me know more details and where you are based,
David

jetting

hi Taffy,

The Berg fe400e that I'm struggling to start was bought with a new Pilot and needle jet, these parts were bought from you under your recommendation.
With regard to the carb mods what else is supplied in the mod kit as would like to complete fully but less the parts already fitted?
As im fairly local to you maybe a visit could be beneficial with the Bike, im on a fairly tight budget with this bike so please advise on approx. costs for parts and labour.
Please PM me.
Thanks Again.
David