fc501

Hello all, I have a 2000 FC501 and I've never messed with the jetting. With different jetting, how would this change the powerband? What jets should I use (I ride mainly motocross tracks)? I'm sorry for the novice/general question. I'm new to this. Daniel In Vacaville

I'm looking for a Spark Arrestor/Muffler for a 2000 FC501. In California it must be US Forrest approved. Anyway, do I have very many options? Do you know any good web sites to check out? Thanks, Daniel in Vacaville

On a 2000 FC501, how often should I change the oil and have the vavles checked? What are the warning signs that the vavles need to be adjusted? Took my bike out to one of the local mx tracks (E-srteet in Marysville, Ca). I was the only Berg and a couple KTM's.

I need to adjust my suspension. The forks are way to stiff. What is the best way to do this for a 2000 FC501? Thanks, Daniel

Please don't flame me if I have missed this elsewhere . What I want to know is if a later 2002 swingarm will fit in my 2000 501 fc ? If it does can i use the original 2000 shock ie fit and still work properly? I understand the newer swing arm has supposedly has an altered pick up for...

Hello, I just picked up a 2000 FC501 and was wondering what the best fuel to use is? The highest octane? Thank You, Daniel in Vacaville

Hello everyone, I just found this web site and its awesome. Anyway, I just picked up a 2000 FC501 in very good shape (it has about 20 hrs). What are your opinion or knowledge of this bike? Any information would be great. I'm new to Husabergs, this is the first one I've owned. Love the smooth...

i am looking for a gearbox/case breakdown for reassembly. anyone have one lounging around their harddrive?

I just got my 1998 FC501 running. I picked it up as a basket case, and many thanks to fellow members for all the tips. By the way I just found a new set of the day glo yellow plastic (only missing a front fender and front number plate). The bike runs very strong, but a little loud (full big...

Does anyone know if a ktm or other mfg shifter will work on a 1998 husaber FC 501? If so what year make and model? anyone have shifter for sale? thanks

Hey guys I am wanting to put a headlight (probably a high output unit), taillight, and possibly some blinkers on my 2000 fc501 this spring so it can be plated (just for backroads tooling around to keep the warden off my back) and am wondering if the stock stator can be rewound to put out this...

I need advice on a 2000 FC501. I bought it used not running. I took it to a local Husaberg dealer and they told me it has 4 bent valves and will cost around $1000 to fix it! Does anybody have any suggestions? I hate to spend that much money on it knowing I won't get it back out and if I do...

Hi all, i recently got taken on a deal for a 1995 FC501. The problem i have is that when driving down the road at relatively constant throttle, the engine wil begin to cut in and out as if someone is hitting the kill switch, and then smoke (its unburned fuel i think). It only takes a mile or...

Again, another post for a friend. He said he found that the bike has a stainless steel oil filter but was wondering if there is a more effective\recommended oil filter he should be using on this bike? Any links or posts or opinions on this would be great so I can pass it along to him, I...

Friend is rebuilding his 2000 FC501, mostly on the top end where it needs attention. He's replaced the cam, cam bearings, and will be replacing the cam chain....and was asking if it was necessary or even worth while to replace the mechanical cam tensioner?? He said while he's in there he...

Bergless in Seattle. VIN: YU7FC501S0000068 Sunday afternoon April 8, 2007 near mile post 22 on I-90 west bound near Seattle my berg experienced a fuel bolckage problem. In the 15 minutes it took me to go home and get my truck, someone stole it. I have some parts someone might be...

I have a '98 FC501 with no more than 10 hours on it. Bought it new back when, and only putted around in 1st and 2nd with my son who had a little 50cc at the time. Anyway, I was trying to sell it a few years ago after buying a new '02 KTM 250 EXC RFS. When picking up some new head pipes to fix...

well i think i may have killed the old girl . took her to the track this last weekend and dropping into a steep downhill shifting into first she locked up and died. it still seems i have compression, but i cant move the shifter at all all. i havent opened her up yet, but i have been told...

Need some advise ... 1995 FC 501 I am replacing the Stator, I have removed the left handed nut in the center of the fly wheel. There is a little rust on the inner part of the fly wheel. How do I get the flywheel off so I can get at the stator. The flywheel itself is cast aluminum...

First of all thanks for your time, I am new to this site (and husabergs) and need some help. I am an ASE Certified Master Auto tech from Oregon U.S.A. I have this 2000 FC501 that I bought not running. I can pour coolant in the radiator and it runs out the oil fill plug. it also comes out the...