handling

2010 fe450. Changed tires a few times, changed for heavier and lighter spring rate, tried increasing and decreasing comp and rebound damping, nothing seems to help. For most conditions I love the handling, but here in the PNW, we have a ton of FSR's consisting entirely of 4-8" diameter gravel...

I really enjoy riding my 01 fe650. I tend to use it on tougher dual sport rides and in single track when I am riding with my family. I've read pretty much everything I can find on the 01 chassis and it seems that a set of triple clamps with a different offset are probably the best mod for this...

I've read pretty much everything I can find on the 18 vs 22mm offset TC's. I have a problem with the handling of my 2009 FE450 that I haven't been able to tune out with suspension work, sag adjustment, or fork adjustment in the TC's. My issue is with front end deflection at slow speeds and the...

we're launching our web shop in the next couple of weeks and this is one of the new items I'll have on it. I've had two sets of engine plates on test and I'm pleased to say folk could feel the difference. fits up to the end of 2008 models. these are the test copies, splodged the monicer...

Just done three days green laning with the TRF in east Dartmoor. brilliant weather for November with a cool 15 degrees C and clear days. 9 of us middle ages chaps were there on a variety of bikes: Husky 510 - 2008 KTM 250EXC bored to 350 - 2008 2 x CRF450 Hondas - 2009/10 1 x Husaberg 550e -...

I am trying to get all info I can before I pull the trigger on a new dual sport. I was sold on the berg until I found some complaints on how it felt tippy and sometimes difficult to handle when climbing. I know that setup is key so before I jump ship to the beta world I want to see if anyone...

Hi guys: I am about to buy my third Husaberg (in the past 3 years). The first one (FE450 ´09) loved it and sold it with nearly 200 hours at a reasonable price. I did this because I could an almost new one (FE450 `09 with 3 hours) at a great price. So I had to put no significant money to...

Just thought I'd try a thread about this era: the 2004-2008 MX and enduro machines. Just want to break down the handling, balance and suspension of these years and how we make them handle better! I'll start the ball rolling by saying that I've tried to work out what the factory thought was...

I went riding yesterday and my front wheel did not seem to get a good bite like usual. I had swapped over my KTM wheels that had new tires, but a one tooth larger rear sprocket. By moving my axle forward to adjust for the sprocket, did I screw up my settings so bad that I no longer have traction...

hi all, to cut a long story short,the forks on my bike don't seem to be ridding the rocks and tree roots very well ,i.e feeling very harsh .i weigh 14 st 8 pounds with gear on.does anyone know what to set the compression,rebound or spring rate at to give me a startup point as suspension baffles me?

Hi, went out on trail yesterday thro snow, packed ice, mud and deep water 140 miles. Early morning hit a downhill secton of road glazed over in clear ice, a few went down, sliding with bikes hitting others like a game of skittles lol. I have put a 76 spring in for this ride giving 38/117 8mm...

Ive read that some guys found the 550 turns easier than the 650, anyone know why? the 06 550 engine I have apart here has about 250gm heaver crank/rod and 30 gm heavier piston/pin than my 628 engine. the counterbalancers are the same the 628 has a longer cam chain and stroke and the...

Hey everyone, I've just picked up a FS650e and i've got some concerns over the handling, its my first bike but im worried about how it turns into corners. The bike just doesnt seem to want to turn in, im taking corners so slowly im sure something is wrong. I've jumped on my mates Husky...

Rode my mate's FE450 2005 today. It turns better around tight corners than my 2003 FE400E and also goes better straight in soft sand. Is the geometry of the 2003 different to the 2005? Also the suspension (front) feels different. Just curious because i still love my 400. Arjen

you know this swingarm is making a mess of my frame! i've harked on about this once before but i'm going to get into this one with a bit of help from you boys! first the problem; 1) the '04 pin i have fitted is very loose in the hollow dowels that reside in the left and right sides of...