fe550 2005 main bearing failure

aussiehussa · Oct 31, 2006

Owner of a fe550 2005 from new.
The bike is great when its going.

My first engine failure happened with a starter clutch failure at 12 weeks old.
My mate purchased a fe550 at the same time and had main engine bearing fail in the first 4 weeks from new.
Now my bike is sitting at the dealer awaiting an answer from Husaberg regarding warranty as my main crank bearings have failed at less than 60hrs (2,000km's) and the bike now is out of warranty.

This is very disappointing having to leave your pride and joy in the forest in the middle of nowhere, then having to be dunk out on the back of a Yamaha for two hours.Then taking 4hrs to recover with a 4wd vehicle the next day.

Not only do I have the worry about costs, but what happens in the future?

Should I expect another failure, and should I pack walking shoes? :cry:

AUSBERG · Oct 31, 2006

aussiehussa said:
Owner of a fe550 2005 from new.
The bike is great when its going.
My first engine failure happened with a starter clutch failure at 12 weeks old.
My mate purchased a fe550 at the same time and had main engine bearing fail in the first 4 weeks from new.
Now my bike is sitting at the dealer awaiting an answer from Husaberg regarding warranty as my main crank bearings have failed at 60hrs (2,000km's) and the bike now is out of warranty.

This is very disappointing having to leave your pride and joy in the forest in the middle of nowhere, then having to be dunk out on the back of a Yamaha for two hours.Then taking 4hrs to recover with a 4wd vehicle the next day.

Not only do I have the worry about costs, but what happens in the future?

Should I expect another failure, and should I pack walking shoes? :cry:

I believe you already know why the mains fail if you kept track of your mates failure-(not enough end float)

Its up to Butmac as to a freebie fix- but consider this- you are out of warranty period, and also mains are listed as 60 hr replacements in the owners manual.I dont think you will get any joy other than maybe parts at dealer cost- but cross your fingers anyway.

Once it is fixed and shimmed correctly, you should have less issues- but keep in mind that recommended 60 hour interval if you ride it hard.

aussiehussa · Oct 31, 2006

RE: Re: fe550 2005 main bearing failure

The dealer checked the endfloat less than 12mths ago with the first engine failure, they said then they were a bit tight but should loosen up.
I dont believe I should have to pay for a product problem.
This failure has damaged the piston and other componets. As soon as I heard the rumble I pulled over.The dealer thought I must have kept riding it as "usually they don't do that much damage".The usually bit is a concern!
I remember taking to you back in august 05 when my starter clutch failed and left me high and dry.You weren't happy that you had had a crank bearing failure.

AUSBERG · Oct 31, 2006

Re: RE: Re: fe550 2005 main bearing failure

aussiehussa said:
I remember taking to you back in august 05 when my starter clutch failed and left me high and dry.You weren't happy that you had had a crank failure.

I didnt even worry about stripping it until last weekend. Found a VERY sad (see gallery) RHS main(suprise suprise, a failed ball main in 650).

If your dealer told you "its a bit tight but should loosen up"in regard to crank end float I'd be expecting them to fix it.
For free.

Simon · Oct 31, 2006

RE: Re: fe550 2005 main bearing failure

aussiehussa,

I certainly can't provide you with a future prediction but what worries me considerably is that you say that your dealer said the end float was a bit tight but should loosen up.

How exactly was the end float going to loosen up then? Grind a bit away from the bearing surfaces, bend the crank cases a little or rub away some of the material from the crank itself? Sounds to me like they measured something else.......

Good luck getting it fixed a reliable for the future.

Simon

aussiehussa · Oct 31, 2006

RE: Re: fe550 2005 main bearing failure

The only prediction is my wife is due to have a baby in 8 weeks, I've geared up for the lean times of one wage with spare tyres,brakes,chains,oils etc. But didn't allow for the expensive of a failed engine on a bike that cost me AUD $13,500 and only 4mths out of warranty.
If warranty deptarment doesnt lend me a hand, I will struggle to afford to collect the bike from the shop.May have to wash the dishes.

AUSBERG · Oct 31, 2006

The question is, when your torque limiter failed did it chip/strip any teeth- If so, was the engine dismantled for a thorough cleaning and inspection ?
Or was it just patched up, a quick oil change or two to "flush it out" and now you are reaping the consequenses?

aussiehussa · Nov 1, 2006

Yes there were broken teeth from the torque limiter floating around inside the engine when the bike stopped the first time 11mths ago.The dealer didn't completely strip the cases, with the first repair.
This is may be the case, why the main bearing failed!

whosahberg · Nov 1, 2006

sorry to read of your bad experience ,i have heard of a number of 550's having the same trouble as you have .

my 650 had 165 hours when i had it rebuild ,on inspection the bottom end was fine.
but i did it anyway just to be safe .

good luck with husaberg aus ,you will need it !!!

aussiehussa · Nov 1, 2006

whosahberg said:
sorry to read of your bad experience ,i have heard of a number of 550's having the same trouble as you have .

my 650 had 165 hours when i had it rebuild ,on inspection the bottom end was fine.
but i did it anyway just to be safe .

good luck with husaberg aus ,you will need it !!!

What part of the country are you hidding in?

Bobzilla · Nov 2, 2006

AUSBERG said:
The question is, when your torque limiter failed did it chip/strip any teeth- If so, was the engine dismantled for a thorough cleaning and inspection ?
Or was it just patched up, a quick oil change or two to "flush it out" and now you are reaping the consequenses?

Thats what I am wondering myself. I had a starter sprague failure at 49 hours and finally got the bike back after 2 months. 6 hours and now my water punp is spewing water and oil. "No we didnt change the seals, they didnt fail" . I also wonder what other things I will find in the next few hours after repairing the water pump seals. I am sure I just got the big chunks pulled out ahd the broken parts replaced.

whosahberg · Nov 2, 2006

aussie hussa

perth ,wa .

the home of husaberg australia :roll: :roll: :roll:

whosahberg · Nov 2, 2006

bobzilla

every time you remove the clutch cover , replace the water pump seal and o' ring .

i always change the bearing / oil seal also .

the reason why is , so i don't have to pull the @%*#@# cover off and do it again .

Bobzilla · Nov 2, 2006

Whosaberg
Your right if it was Me doing the work you bet I would have changed the seals. Would have saved money if they had as now its back again on the warranty.

aussiehussa · Nov 3, 2006

whosahberg said:
aussie hussa

perth ,wa .

the home of husaberg australia :roll: :roll: :roll:

Whosaberg my have a job for you if the warranty deptarment deny my product fault claim.
Have you knee capped before??

8O

aussiehussa · Nov 3, 2006

Bobzilla said:
AUSBERG said:

The question is, when your torque limiter failed did it chip/strip any teeth- If so, was the engine dismantled for a thorough cleaning and inspection ?
Or was it just patched up, a quick oil change or two to "flush it out" and now you are reaping the consequenses?

Click to expand...

Thats what I am wondering myself. I had a starter sprague failure at 49 hours and finally got the bike back after 2 months. 6 hours and now my water punp is spewing water and oil. "No we didnt change the seals, they didnt fail" . I also wonder what other things I will find in the next few hours after repairing the water pump seals. I am sure I just got the big chunks pulled out ahd the broken parts replaced.

Was their a dealer recall or service bulletin on the starter sprague?

whosahberg · Nov 3, 2006

aussiehussa

i have dealt with husaberg aust in the past and it was'nt a pleasant experience .

i don't want to sound like a whinger but they are not really interested .

go with the lotto ticket then the odds will favour you !!!

Johnf3 · Nov 3, 2006

aussiehussa said:
Bobzilla said:

AUSBERG said:

The question is, when your torque limiter failed did it chip/strip any teeth- If so, was the engine dismantled for a thorough cleaning and inspection ?
Or was it just patched up, a quick oil change or two to "flush it out" and now you are reaping the consequenses?

Click to expand...

Thats what I am wondering myself. I had a starter sprague failure at 49 hours and finally got the bike back after 2 months. 6 hours and now my water punp is spewing water and oil. "No we didnt change the seals, they didnt fail" . I also wonder what other things I will find in the next few hours after repairing the water pump seals. I am sure I just got the big chunks pulled out ahd the broken parts replaced.

Click to expand...

Was their a dealer recall or service bulletin on the starter sprague?

I don't know if was an official recall, but I know that on my 2005, it was updated with the new part at NC by my dealer. I had no previous knowledge of the problem, and the whole thing was initiated by my dealer, so I assume at the very least it was a service bulletin.

AUSBERG · Nov 3, 2006

Johnf3 said:
aussiehussa said:

Bobzilla said:

AUSBERG said:

The question is, when your torque limiter failed did it chip/strip any teeth- If so, was the engine dismantled for a thorough cleaning and inspection ?
Or was it just patched up, a quick oil change or two to "flush it out" and now you are reaping the consequenses?

Click to expand...

Thats what I am wondering myself. I had a starter sprague failure at 49 hours and finally got the bike back after 2 months. 6 hours and now my water punp is spewing water and oil. "No we didnt change the seals, they didnt fail" . I also wonder what other things I will find in the next few hours after repairing the water pump seals. I am sure I just got the big chunks pulled out ahd the broken parts replaced.

Click to expand...

Was their a dealer recall or service bulletin on the starter sprague?

Click to expand...

I don't know if was an official recall, but I know that on my 2005, it was updated with the new part at NC by my dealer. I had no previous knowledge of the problem, and the whole thing was initiated by my dealer, so I assume at the very least it was a service bulletin.

Good to see you have a pro active dealer/supply network who would rather deal with a suspected problem before it becomes a major problem.

If importers/dealers in other parts of the world adopted the same attitude, they might find sales would increase, not decrease.

There is no use expecting a 1 year warranty to sweeten up known mechanical failures- once a bike fails mechanically in the eye of the riding public, it soon becomes widespread knowledge and also a customer who has experienced such a failure will be less than impressed.

faktor · Nov 3, 2006

This sort of confirms what I was stating about the 550's awhile ago I would say.

Sorry to hear about your dilema. You could always try writting a letter to Berg Australia. I did this and and gave it to my dealer to fax to there head office he also wrote that the bike had been well maintained etc etc about 2 days later I rang someone called Carl. I found Husaberg Australia ok to deal with and they supplied me parts for my 2002 FE400 at dealers price less 20% Discount.

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