1. 4 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
    TE = 4st Enduro & TC = 4st Cross

08450. Motor Apart, what to replace?

Discussion in '4 Stroke' started by Pete, Feb 21, 2010.

  1. Pete Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Victoria, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 TE300
    I got the head off the 08te450 to get repaired and am wondering what is must replace in these motors when you have them pulled down this far?

    Its done 3000kms

    I havent got around to checking the specs yet, i dont have the barrel off (it measures 97mm)...but i was thinking rings, valve stem seals, maybe timing chain and guides.

    Are these essential at a certain mileage? What else is woth doing with the motor pulled down? My wife rides this bike, she doesnt ride i hard, but i want it to last and no let u down out bush.

    Appreciate any suggestions.
  2. Pete Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Victoria, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 TE300
    If you are wondering why i have the head off.

    I was replacing the auto decompressor and putting the exhaust cam back in when on the last bearing cap bolt i pulled the thread through!

    Supposed to be 8.7ft pounds, used my torque wrench and set to 8.6 to be safe, but still pulled through.

    I heli coiled it and pulled another through when putting it back together. I was going to stop tightening before i hit limit on the wrench, but i figured its so loose i better get close. If they are this soft i worry it would have let me down out on the trail anyway. So i pulled the head off to repair it properly (off to machine shop).

    I also squashed a bearing cap completely, so i aint trusting this torque wrench its gong on the bin!!!
  3. Mossy24 Husqvarna
    C Class

    If you know the history of the bike and it has not had a hard life then, check specs and if in tolerance, I would just replace gaskets and o-rings. However, if you want reliability then do valve seats and rings as well. I would hope the rings are not worn out after only 3000km.
  4. glangston Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Gardnerville, NV and Mammoth Lakes, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 Husqvarna TE 310
    Other Motorcycles:
    2012 BETA 350 RS
  5. Pete Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Victoria, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 TE300
    Pulled the barrel off and checked, everything is in great condition, and this bike has been raced for its first 1500kms.

    Measured rings, they aren't worn, took head for repair and they checked the valves and reckon nothing to do.

    So i whacked it back together last night. I will save the money and rebuild it when it needs it.