Major parts/service availability problem!

moto1020

Joined Jan 2006

7 Posts | 0+

Discussion Starter
• Apr 11, 2006

• #1

I've been trying to do a simple top and bottom end rebuild on a 1994 fc600 berg and running into parts that just don't exist anymore from any dealers! Does Husaberg think that these bikes don't exist anymore? or maybe everyone has enough money just to go and buy a new bike every other year instead of rebuilding and repairing an older one?
If this is their business plan on how to sell new bikes than you can count me out of ever owning a new berg.
On a positive note one person was there to answer questions and give advice even on a saturday=Dale Lineaweaver.
Dale was a great help on my project. He is very knowledgable on every aspect of the Husaberg from stock to modified and people should feel confindent in his advise. I would recommend and encourage anyone and everyone to support his business! Lets keep guys like him around.

 

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PowerCell

Joined Jan 2002

517 Posts | 13+

Los Alamitos, CA

• Apr 11, 2006

• #2

Ooooooo... Dale?

We set 'em up, you knock 'em out of the park... :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

Supermototeam

Joined Aug 2004

531 Posts | 0+

CA, USA

• Apr 11, 2006

• #3

moto1020 said:

I've been trying to do a simple top and bottom end rebuild on a 1994 fc600 berg and running into parts that just don't exist anymore from any dealers!

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My recommendation is to contact Dan at MotoXotica (www.motoxotica.com, or 707-446-4282). Or if he cannot help you, feel free to email me direct - [email protected]

Please keep in mind however, that it's difficult keeping parts in stock for ANY twelve year old dirt bike, be it a Honda, Yamaha, Husaberg, or TM. If you ran a motorcycle factory and you ran out of parts to keep twelve year old dirt bikes running, would you make more ? That's a difficult question to answer, but let's hope that we don't have to.

Best regards,

Brett Saunders

 

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Brendan

Joined Jul 2003

347 Posts | 0+

Atwater, CA

• Apr 12, 2006

• #4

If you need bearings for your bottom end, I would use the local bearing house/shop if dealers don't have stock. I have been very suprised that Dan has stock of small obscure parts, when I have needed them. He has out done much larger ktm and jap dealers I have dealt with. If I wasn't so lazy, I would continue calling him up like Marty in the old Pep Boys commercials, and see if I can catch him on parts he doesn't have. :twisted:

 

nsman

Joined Oct 2004

1K Posts | 14+

nova scotia

• Apr 12, 2006

• #5

Not every market is the same,there are areas that have a shorter riding season and a twelve year old bike is not considered to be that old.I feel that the parts required to make the machine run should be available for at least twenty years.Certain parts like body parts and universal motorcycle parts are not expected to be kept in stock as long.

 

FoSebendy

Joined Jul 2005

7 Posts | 0+

Unknown

• Apr 12, 2006

• #6

Peter Hardsteen at HMS Motorsports has enough 1st gen Husaberg parts to keep you running for the rest of the time you own the bike if you die when you should.

I can't get parts for my 14 year old Honda, but somehow I don't think Honda's too concerned about people not buying new bikes because of that.

 

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PartsGuy

Joined Mar 2003

33 Posts | 0+

Canada

• Apr 12, 2006

• #7

8) To Moto 1020

Please send me a PM with a list of the parts you are having a problem with and I will see what I can do to help.

Thanks
Roy

 

LINEAWEAVER

Joined Jul 2001

3K Posts | 1+

El Sobrante, Ca. 94803

• Apr 12, 2006

• #8

Re: Parts is Parts / Not!

"Parts Guy"
More to parts than simply numbers.

FYI:
Replacement rockerarms were purchased via Dan @ Motoxotica.
Said rockerarms are of the correct part number and design.
They simply do not fit.

They do not fit and will not fit. period!

In short:
No matter how many times you order said parts from KTM you will not receive items suitable for proper OE replacement for this particular engine.

I know why and I also know what to do about it. Machine work, valve replacement and an ability to read between lines.

As opposed to a simple parts book, engineering background and freedom to think outside the proverbial cubicle are quite often required in order to properly tend to the needs of early Husaberg motorcycles.

MOTO1020,
Please feel free to contact me prior to purchasing additional hardware as I may be able to help.

Sincerely,
Dale

 

berger

Joined Apr 2002

3K Posts | 11+

Phoenix Arizona

• Apr 12, 2006

• #9

If not for aftermarket sources, you wouldn't be able to find but a hand full of parts for a 12 year old Buick.

 

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Brendan

Joined Jul 2003

347 Posts | 0+

Atwater, CA

• Apr 12, 2006

• #10

I had a 1991 Fantic (Italian) motorcycle that they quit making a few years after, and the company went bankrupt around '97 or so, and I could still get any part I asked for. People are still able to get any part for 30 year old Honda trail 90s. Maybe Husaberg ran out of parts because they had to use most of them for warranty work back in the day.

 

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RockyMt

Joined Oct 2005

230 Posts | 0+

Clayton, Calif.

• Apr 12, 2006

• #11

"Real" men MAKE their parts.......

 

LINEAWEAVER

Joined Jul 2001

3K Posts | 1+

El Sobrante, Ca. 94803

• Apr 12, 2006

• #12

RockyMt said:

"Real" men MAKE their parts.......

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Indeed they do!

 

albacore

Joined Feb 2005

34 Posts | 0+

• Apr 12, 2006

• #13

What's the problem with the new replacement rocker arms? I've had an issue recently but not sure if it's the same problem.

 

moto1020

Joined Jan 2006

7 Posts | 0+

Discussion Starter
• May 4, 2006

• #14

The new rocker arms have bronze bushings (old ones do not) which caused the rocker to hit the rocker cover and limit travel. The rocker housing and rocker itself has to be ground down VERY carefully for it to travel freely.Some of the parts for older Bergs simply don't fit, I'm not trying to start a pissing contest over new versus old bikes but would like to see the correct parts available for these bikes.

 

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LeFrog

Joined Mar 2005

3K Posts | 3+

Mesa, AZ

• May 4, 2006

• #15

LINEAWEAVER said:

RockyMt said:

"Real" men MAKE their parts.......

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Indeed they do!

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That Burt Munro approach to motorcycle maintenance is not available to anybody because we do not all have the machines, nor the talents to make said parts.

That is why you guys have a job.

 

whosahberg

Joined Dec 2005

1K Posts | 0+

australia

• May 5, 2006

• #16

i have been waiting 3 weeks for a piston ring

a friend has been waiting 10 weeks for a part

both bikes are 04 models :cursin:

 

doctorcorey

Joined Oct 2005

201 Posts | 0+

Kansas City, Missouri

• May 7, 2006

• #17

:cry: :cry: 8) I'd like to suggest, as a logical solution to this never-ending parts availability problem, that the UHE members all pool their money together and BUY Husaberg. This will be contribute to our general welfare in two ways: Firstly,we will all have a say in the design, production, and distribution of the entire Husaberg product line. Secondly, but more important, we can all eventually forgive each other for our shortcomings and our failure to overcome a series of natural economic factors associated with trying to play David vs. Goliath, as have the people who have brought us a pretty cool product. We can't always foresee mechanical failures, but with proper preventative maintenance and a little planning, we can prevent a lot of the inconvenience associated with them. :idea: