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rezrider · Nov 2, 2011

Hi everyone...being a new owner of a 2011 FE570 I have a few questions regarding the bike....

1) The reliability of the additional fuel cell (sub-frame) replacement. I was told the feed is equal, I found that filling it is a royal pain (slow) then again, the cap on the side might prove to help if removed.
* Anyone have one of these? How is it working for you?
2) Handling...I came off of a 94 Husky 610. Comparing the bikes this one seems squirelly however that may be due to not being used to it, dual sport tires on loose terrain (PSI @15) and possibly the COG (70 head angle).
* Has anyone else experienced this?

Thanks in advance for your in-put.

REZ

spencergt66 · Nov 2, 2011

The bikes are usually way under sprung a set of springs is a big improvement I have also heard of others mearly increasing the pre-load on the front and that was making a large improvement. I would start with setting the Sag front and rear

dinslage · Nov 2, 2011

Re: sub-frame fuel cell

Yes, it does fill slowly but I wouldn't characterize it as a royal pain in the ***. I've had royal pains before and this is not one. However, if your aux. tank vent tube becomes "blocked" with fuel at the low point, it becomes a plumbing trap and therefore doesn't vent. This would make filling and draining much slower. I had to blow mine out after running out of gas and I still had 4 or 5 inches of fuel in the aux. tank (it could not readily drain out because of the blocked vent/plumbing trap). I suspect long wheelies on a full tank contribute to this problem. Not that I condone this type of behaviour on public streets but if you must wheelie to impress your neighbors and friends with lesser bikes and who doesn't, be prepared to unhook the vent at the aux. tank connection and clear it with compressed air before the long rides between fuel stops. I know, not an elegant solution. I'm working on it but that is what I have so far.

Johnf3 · Nov 2, 2011

rezrider said:
Hi everyone...being a new owner of a 2011 FE570 I have a few questions regarding the bike....

2) Handling...I came off of a 94 Husky 610. Comparing the bikes this one seems squirelly however that may be due to not being used to it, dual sport tires on loose terrain (PSI @15) and possibly the COG (70 head angle).
* Has anyone else experienced this?

Thanks in advance for your in-put.

REZ

I always thought Huskys were some cheap jeans my Mom made me wear when I was a kid, but I digress...

Well, if your definition of squirrelly is that you are now riding a bike that actually changes direction and turns, maybe so. The old Husqy's had a reputation for being "stable". That' s like going on a blind date and all the info you get beforehand is that "she's got a nice personality".

Anyway, put real tires on it, and make sure the suspension is at least sprung for your weight, as already suggested. I can think of several downsides to the new Husabergs, but I have to say in general they handle and turn as well as any modern four stroke.

rezrider · Nov 3, 2011

spencergt66 said:
The bikes are usually way under sprung a set of springs is a big improvement I have also heard of others mearly increasing the pre-load on the front and that was making a large improvement. I would start with setting the Sag front and rear

The rear is seriously under sprung especially for my size...I will be correcting that for sure. Thanks for the advise

rezrider · Nov 3, 2011

dinslage said:
Re: sub-frame fuel cell

Yes, it does fill slowly but I wouldn't characterize it as a royal pain in the ***. I've had royal pains before and this is not one. However, if your aux. tank vent tube becomes "blocked" with fuel at the low point, it becomes a plumbing trap and therefore doesn't vent. This would make filling and draining much slower. I had to blow mine out after running out of gas and I still had 4 or 5 inches of fuel in the aux. tank (it could not readily drain out because of the blocked vent/plumbing trap). I suspect long wheelies on a full tank contribute to this problem. Not that I condone this type of behaviour on public streets but if you must wheelie to impress your neighbors and friends with lesser bikes and who doesn't, be prepared to unhook the vent at the aux. tank connection and clear it with compressed air before the long rides between fuel stops. I know, not an elegant solution. I'm working on it but that is what I have so far.

Because this is a brand new system I doubt there is any blockage. As for being a Royal PITA...it just takes time to fill...pour and wait, pour and wait. but as I mentioned, by removing or loosening the plastic cap on the aux tank might allow the fuel to flow quicker. I haven't ridden mine enough yet to see if it is working as it should....long story...As for long wheelies.. 8O .NOT ME, At 53 YO I'm not trying to impress anyone... :mrgreen:

rezrider · Nov 28, 2011

Johnf3 said:
rezrider said:

Hi everyone...being a new owner of a 2011 FE570 I have a few questions regarding the bike....

2) Handling...I came off of a 94 Husky 610. Comparing the bikes this one seems squirelly however that may be due to not being used to it, dual sport tires on loose terrain (PSI @15) and possibly the COG (70 head angle).
* Has anyone else experienced this?

Thanks in advance for your in-put.

REZ

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I always thought Huskys were some cheap jeans my Mom made me wear when I was a kid, but I digress...

Well, if your definition of squirrelly is that you are now riding a bike that actually changes direction and turns, maybe so. The old Husqy's had a reputation for being "stable". That' s like going on a blind date and all the info you get beforehand is that "she's got a nice personality".

Anyway, put real tires on it, and make sure the suspension is at least sprung for your weight, as already suggested. I can think of several downsides to the new Husabergs, but I have to say in general they handle and turn as well as any modern four stroke.

I too went thru the "Husky" stage as a youngster...(still am ... :mrgreen: ) As for the bikes handling...the more I ride it the more comfortable I'm getting. I lowered the PSI again which helped a lot. The suspension will need to be "resprung" but not until I take it in for it's first service... Once I wear out the existing rubber I'll put some better shoes on her...in the mean time I'm gathering info on tire types for where I ride (SoCal desert)...

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