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I took my '99 FE501 out for a mileage test last weekend, and I did 59 miles per gallon averaging 50 mph. It was around 50F temps. My motor at those speeds was averaging between 113F - 116F. At those cold temps, it felt rich, and down on power. I'd sit for 5 minutes at idle to get it up to 175F...

Just curious on what temperature everyone’s bikes are running at or what’s the normal operating engine temp is? I’m Planning on going for a nice long trail ride 3 towns over from my house to my parents about 20.0 km and I wanna make sure my bike is running at proper temperature well on my ride...

My 2012 Fe 450 is running pretty hot I’m looking for a solution or two. Does anyone out there have any suggestions. I’m thinking a fan kit...? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Basically, do we still have enough parts available to keep one of these bad boys together and functional? I know this is probably the absolute worst year for these bikes but I'm eyeballing one for possible purchase. Looks to be in pretty nice shape from the pics. Specifically, I need to know if...

My 2001 650 engine is not proving to be reliable. Rest of the bike is in like new condition so I would like to find a complete running replacement engine. 2004 and up would be even better. Any displacement would be fine, bike needs to be ridden, not sitting in the corner of the garage.:happy...

Finally took the bike for a ride. Many thanks to the forum and users that have helped me out with getting the bike running. History: Traded the this -94 FE 600 bike for an old -76 35 hp Johnson outboard. Got the bike home in late March, partly disassebmled. Fitted carb, exhast, radiator and the...

Hi all. So I've finally got my 02 FS650 up and running with much help from you guys and DCR and it's an absolute animal. Although riding yesterday it felt like it was bogging and there wasn't as much power delivery. Checked under the air filter and there was a very small amount of water...

hi ive had an accident and been on crutches for 8 weeks so the bike hasnt been run much, but i did the oil & filter and been cleaning it (as ive not had much else to do) started it up the other day on choke, ran fine, choke off, rode down the street and it bogged out after a couple of...

Hi I recently brought a 2010 450 FE HUSABERG with oem map switch fitted. It had the dreaded fuel pump issue and I fitted a new cycle work fuel pump. I now have another problem. Since changing be pump I go out on the trail ride for most of day the bike is great then after around 6 hours of...

Hi guys im new to the forum, so last year i purchased a brand new fe450. I am extremely happy with this bike !!! It just feels so agile! But one thing i have noticed is that my last few rides the fan is kicking in alot more frequently? I first noticed it when i was riding quiet sandy terrain...

Earlier this year I replaced the paper filter with a stainless steel one. One simple question for any one else that's running one,.. How the hell do you remove it? With the paper filter I would just use a magnet, but that trick doesn't work with the SS. Freaking thing is impossible to...

Hey guys, i've done a search but can't seem to find anyone with a similar issue. My bike appears to be running lean, occasionally bogs down on throttle pick up and backfires pretty bad when i roll off the trottle, but only seems to become apparent about 20-30 mins into a ride. I've changed the...

I have a 93 fe501. Im doing a top end due to a blown head gasket. While im in there Im taking a good look at the condition of all parts. I have .005 in/.13mm clareance on the wrist pin. seems loose to me. As I do not have a table of limits for this engine what is the factory spec for this...

so I just bought a 2010 fe 450 and I go 16 - 20 miles and it feels like the bike runs out of gas but there is still plenty of gas in the tank. it wont start until I top the fuel off then fires right up.. the bike runs amazing so I don't know what is the problem.. any of you out there have any...

so i just bought a 2010 fe 450 and I love it. but its acting like its running out of gas after 16 miles and wont start but there is plenty of gas in the tank.. once I top it off it starts right up. im not sure what can be the problem,, anyone have any ideas??????

Hello, I can't get my 550into neutral while running unless I'm doing a little speed rolling, it goes into neutral straight away if engine is stopped, don't have any issues with any other gears, can anybody help please?

Am I getting the run-around? Does a 2013 FE501 require a battery to stay running?:furious: Of course it needs a good battery to start, or a kick starter, but if you remove the B+, should it stay running?

Howdy, I previously posted about a non-starting 94' FC600 I bought and my troubles with starting it. Since then, I have made alot of progress, but I am still far from a functioning bike. In order for me to get this bike to start originally, I had to adjust the valves, thoroughly clean the...

Hi all, I recently purchased a 99 FE501 and a 97 FC501 for CHEAP. I got the 97 running, so now I'm working on the 99. What I've done: -Thoroughly cleaned the carb, checked needle for wear, cleared all passages, etc.. -Checked valve clearances. -Good plug -HOT spark -PO installed a...

After a full day of riding, the tip of my muffler literally shredded through the muffler aluminium body and fell off!! I'm probably cutting a piece of the aluminium body and create new holes to tighten the tip's bolts, but while my mechanic is at it, I wonder if there is any risk or danger in...