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

2004 TE 250 input

Discussion in '4 Stroke' started by socaltrailrider, Apr 27, 2009.

  1. socaltrailrider Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Tustin, CA
    I am looking at a 2004 TE250. I am currently on a YZ 250, but the 2 stroke vibrations are really starting to affect my carpal tunnel. I've owned 400's and 450's before, but want to stick with something lighter. I never use all the power they had anyway. Does the TE 250 have enough grunt? I'm 200 without gear and ride primarily desert, however, I ride more of the technical enduro type stuff than the open desert. The bike's also plated which is a plus. The valves were replaced with stainless and the head upgraded to the 05. Any thoughts or input would be appreciated! Thanks.
    socaltrailrider, Apr 27, 2009
    #1

  2. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    A CA Plated 2004 TE250 with 05 head & upgraded valves would be of interest to me if I was in the market for a less expensive bike - depending on price. Narrower gas tank/ergonomics than the newer ones, some people have even converted newer bikes to those older style plastics (tank & shrouds) for those ergonomics. I've seen them around and they do look nice.

    I've lost track of the details but it was completely ok to plate a dirtbike in CA until a certain official cut off date. Personally I would only buy a bike plated before that date.
    Coffee, Apr 27, 2009
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  3. socaltrailrider Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Tustin, CA
    Thanks for the input, I'm buying the bike. I'm buying it from a guy that does a lot of suspension work, so he is going to revalve it for me first. It's already sprung for my weight. It was plated before the cutoff as well. Should have it in a week or so and I'll post back with my first impressions. What's a good source for OEM or aftermarket parts?
    socaltrailrider, Apr 28, 2009
    #3

  4. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    Woo Hoo! :applause:

    Please let us know how you like it :thumbsup:



    For OEM parts I'd call the dealers in that CH members have had good luck with:
    http://www.cafehusky.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=46

    And there are the market place forums on CH:
    http://www.cafehusky.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=20

    There are many others as well. Sorta hard to suggest anything more until you are asking about a specific product.
    Coffee, Apr 28, 2009
    #4

  5. Eurofreak Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Western NY
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1986 TE 510, 1982 CR250, 2008 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    70's Triumph , Bultaco , Maico, etc
    I have an '04 TE. It's a great bike in the single track. I added the 310 kit to improve the bottom and mid. Getting fatter...
    Keep an eye on the starter idler gear. Mine and a few others stripped teeth off the gear. I lost my starter gear too.
    Otherwise a stout clutch, revs well, handles great here in the Eastern tight stuff. Have fun:thumbsup:
    Eurofreak, Apr 28, 2009
    #5

  6. socaltrailrider Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Tustin, CA
    Picked the bike up yesterday. So far, I have only been able to ride it around the neighborhood(Love the plate!). It surprisingly has more power and throttle response than I thought it would have. I just came off a YZ 250. By the way, I'm 200 lbs without gear. Looking forward to getting it in the dirt this weekend to see what it will really do.
    socaltrailrider, May 12, 2009
    #6

  7. Eurofreak Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Western NY
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1986 TE 510, 1982 CR250, 2008 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    70's Triumph , Bultaco , Maico, etc
    Have fun:thumbsup:
    Eurofreak, May 16, 2009
    #7