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just got the bike (05 fe550) delivered and deboxed it during lunch. i was scratching my head looking at the battery. it looks like i should slip the little teeny rectangular 'nuts' into the battery terminals, then screw the battery wires in from the top. naturally, the screws don't actually...

the foam mesh type filter that is located in the breather above the rocker cover, does it sit loose in the hose or do you push it in firmly? is it best to put a light smear of sealant on both the rocker cover and the head face or just on the one surface ? is it ok to spray crc onto the...

I just finished putting my new kickstart shaft in the bike and piecing everything back together. I adjusted the valves but have not added coolant or oil yet as to give time for the RTV to cure. When doing my once over the bike, I have found that during the last two weeks of everything being...

Can anyone recommend a good source for *********** suspension information and parts? I need new fork seals and heavier fork and shock springs for WP "Extreme" MX forks and PDS shock. I did some web searching but the info is only very general in nature. thanks, Walter

I want to modify my carb. as in the owners doc. My bike is a FEE400 1998. Does it work on a carb with a cutaway at 5, is it correct that i just cut off 1.75 mm. C1 on needle , does that mean #1 from top or button. Thanks.

I am considering getting a 97 FE501 but before I do, I want to be sure to do my homework. What can you tell me about this model? Good, bad, and the ugly. This bike will be used only for riding in the woods in the Pacific NW as I have other bikes for MX, Vintage MX, etc.. I have two Husaberg...

I have a question for the masses regarding the auto decompression device located on the kick start shaft and decompression lever that it actuates. I posted in another thread (Broken kick start shaft) but didn't get any responses to my questions regarding the decomp system. Please go to the...

Hello everyone! I've been spending some time surfing the 'net for info, and found this site! It seems really great! But I do have a question. Currently I have a '00 DRZ400e that I've fitted KTM supermoto wheels, and done some suspension mod's to and been running it at the track for 2 years...

Hallo! Great thanks to all of you that, as usual, helped me out! The axle that holds the swing is OUT! At last! The thing was to lay the bike down on its side, in order to get the force to axle and not bouncing in the frame. Thanks again! And now to my new questions. As you...

For a "build-from-scratch" road racing project, I am looking at using the Husaberg 650 engine. One of the first questions is how a proper frame could be constructed around it. So, does anyone have the major engine dimensions of a Husaberg 650 motor, preferably a 2003 or later engine. The...

I have a 04 Fe450 and my dealer here in SA fitted the rekluse. After about 25 - 30 hours of riding it started to slip all the time. So I had it taken out 1) as I am getting a 2005 Fe450 and 2) I was worried about reliability. I would like to know 1) is it possible to fit the rekluse to the new...

Hello. I thought this would be a already discussed topic so i searched the forums, but didn't find anything so i am posting. 1)Does anyone commute on his/hers Husaberg ? and if yes what distances ? I don't have many bikes to suit every aspect of riding. I now have a Suzuki DRZ400E...

What do people do whilst changing gear on there bergs. I've just bought an 03 FE400. I use the clutch to up shift and down shift. I've read on the KTM forum that people just bang it through the gears up and down. Is the box designed for this or will it reck it. is it just something racers do who...

FE450 E 2004 1) Must the spring in the clutch slave cylinder piston be removed or not ? 2) In the diagram illustration of the parts there are 2 Bellville washers shown but in the parts list there is only reference made to one and later in the instructions they only mention 1...

Well, as most of you may already know, the headlight is only connected to the 35 watt low beam filament. I'm also sure most have heard of what the KTM guys have been doing....which is to simply switch the connector lead from the 35 watt low beam leg to the 55 watt high beam leg, for almost...

Shaft of the choke lever is a little stiffer after a few rides, whats the best lubricant? Will a shot of WD40 due or is there any parts in there that could be harmed by using the wrong lube. Also getting ready to change the oil microfilter, the previous owner gave me a K&N #155 with the bike...

Hi, Have anyone dissembled a –04 engine? I am a little curious about the numbers written on the gear wheels. I have been informed about quality problem in the KTM gear wheel crankshaft. It seems to be similar in the Husaberg –04. I know a few 550 with broken gear wheel crankshaft. They split...

i have an 02 470 and i have some "updated" rockers that i bought as preventitive maintaince. as i have not compared them side by side to the updated ones...what is different between them? also what actually fails regarding the rockers...the roller? if the rollers are prone to fail.....it...

I just bought a 2002 FE400E. I wanted to try and make the bike as reliable as possible. I have read many of the tips about this bike including the famous spreadsheet of knowledge. Did Taffy make this? I had some questions which I would like to clear up. It just seems like a good idea to...

Any of you out there swapped out your cable clutch for one of Magura's hydraulic units? If so, how do you like it? Worth the money? I am considering one for my '98, but wanted some first hand reviews. Barry