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hi just bought 07 fe550 has 55 hours 1977km 2 owners, had major service 400km ago, valve clearances checked all the checks everything ok. nw just wondering are the 07 valves titanium or stainless, do the have big issues with valves wearing out in seats. also on the husaberg website it says...

How dose a too rich main jet manifest its self. IE; with wide open throttle would it let the bike rev up say in second gear and then bog as if its misfirering (but its not) sort of thing? steve

Hi guys sorry for another mains question but did a search and came up with nothing. I just got some main bearings from my local bearing shop. They have given me nj206ew/c3 not the nj206ecp/c3. The bloke said the only difference is the material the cage is made from. He seemed to think these...

Quick question: i stripped, because i'm an idiot--the magnetic oil drain bolt--probably becuase the bolt doesn't have a rubber seal/washer (i forget the name of it right now?) so i've been draining my oil through the main oil drain bolt that sits right next to the magnetic oil drain bolt. To...

Hi my fe450 2004 have main bearing fail on the right size used second hand 22000 km i don't now if have repair before regards

hi guys and gals, I know there is a thread about this but im more interested in how many people have actually had dramas concerning these bearings.Is it a major issue or been blown out of proportion? Ive recently purchased an 04 fe 550 so am wondering if it is an issue. I would prefer to here...

Hello Gentlemen Berg is still in pieces due to main bearing crash last september.Now i'm putting things back together and have some questions.. I am planning to install SKF NJ206 ACP /C3 HVC058 roller bearings,both sides+weld crank pin to halves.Pictures coming when it is done. Any...

Just wondering if the spreading of a crank contributes to the main bearing issues. This can't be good for the bearings. I think the extra spacing of the main bearings due to the width of the balancer must allow some crank flexing and spreading. How many of you engine repair guys actually...

Hey! Can anyone help me out on were to get a flywheel puller in the uk (im in glasgow scotland).? The thread on the flywheel is 26mm x 1 and they dont seem to make a tap that size or id have made my own puller by now LOL The engine was gave to me after being "seized". But it does turn...

My question is my 2003 501 FE has 110 hrs on the same crank bearing.....what kind of bearing is it?? and also when should i change? Thanks for any input

Ok well i have another question after reading all that! My 2003 FE 501 has what kind of main bearing??? AND it has 110 hrs on it and has not been changed as per manual. I am the second owner, the first was a vet rider and changed oil regularly with the good stuff. I change the oil every other...

G'day all, I'm looking at buying a new 07/08 FE650, i've been sifting through this great site and have come across the issue "Main Bearing Failure" a few too many times, Has anyone changed these bearings to different ones or is there any pre-ventative maintenance to do on them to stop them...

I have Berg -05 650E with supermoto setup, 12hrs when I bought it, now 19hrs and clutch side main bearing gone.Clutch case was also damaged in point where oil is fed into the crank..crank head left skid marks to clutch case oil channel.When you shake the crank head you'll find huge radial...

Firstly, sorry if this has been asked before. I did a search on main bearings and came up with about a million hits :shock: . My engines currently fitted with ball bearing mains. Should I replace with rollers and if so do I need to do any mods or will they just fit straight in there? The doc...

Could any one tell me what the axial clearance should be on the main gearbox shaft as I have finished doing a dry assembly but find that it has 0.05mm max (that’s with the right side bearing as far out as possible) , side to side clearance were as the driven shaft (sprocket) has perhaps...

Hi! I have changed the kick axle and I am now not sure how to engage the clutch in order to get the exact cam position vs piston position. Se picture. The obvious answer is to place the dot on cam gear in between two dots on main gear. The kick axle retaining the arm engaging kick gear is...

The original bearings that are fitted to your to the range of Husaberg motorcycles are failing regularly the NJ206 bearing inner race will shed metal and put it through your engine and ruin the chrome bore and piston, KTM has the same problem on their EXC 450 -525 and use the same bearing...

First off.. have been reading here for some while, i am so impressed with the amount of information here.. The story is as follows :) I wanted to go Supermoto racing, but have newer benn on dirt before, so bought the FE400, and then the FE650 on impulse.. dumb idea, newbee on a FE650, cost...

Does anyone have an approximate idea of the following adjustments for a 2002 550FC dellorto carb in the state of colorado? Which is at an altitude of approx. 6,000 Feet and going as high as say 10,000 ft. Main Jet Size? Needle Setting? Atomiser Size? I am running a 175 main Jet and it...

Hi Guys I have to change the main bearings of my Berg FE 600 98 model, but I have some doubts about the best option. 6206/C3 or C4?? Bearing with steel retainer or resin retainer?? Please give me kindly some advice!! Thanks a lot form Spain!! Chichor