• 4 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Austria - About 2014 & Newer
     FE = 4st Enduro & FC = 4st Cross

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FE/FC 2014 FC 250 Lighting

jaked308

jaked308

Husqvarna
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I have a 2014 FC 250 that I am planning on doing some night racing with. I can't seem to find any specs on the stators output. Does anyone know what kind of power is available from the ignition of the FC? Is it the same as the FE? If not would the FE stator fit the FC? Any info would be appreciated.
 
The FC is electric start isn't it?!
The electrical system on these electric start bikes are different from the old kick no battery bikes with extra coils for the lights as they have a battery and a charging system already.
Just run the wire of the battery over a fuse and switch to the lights you want. I don't know till I can test one how much the FC charges but I guess enough for a few Leds.
These ktm build bikes are pretty modular and similar in lots of ways so other parts probably fit right in.
 
Thanks for the reply. Yes, the FC is electric start, but it does not have a kicker. My concern is if the charging system is not that substantial, I could run down the battery and ultimately have it not have enough juice to run my fuel injection system or start it. I've run a stock FE light on it before, but only for a short time to make it through tech inspection at an enduro. For this race I would be running a few LED lights or a LED lightbar throughout the night.
 
Best way to test it is to hook it all up to the bike with the seat off, even temporary with a set of clamps would do to try.
Then get a DC clamp meter over the cables to the battery and run the engine, when up the revs a bit (not full open) there should be a several amps of positive charge left to charge the battery.
If you're not sure how to do this ask an electrician friend, make sure to put the clamp round ALL the leads to the positive battery connection. e.g. if you add one wire for the lights the clamp need to be round the original and the added wire.
Something like 2-5 amps positive is enough unless you stall every mile and need to start it again.
Also fit a switch so you can turn the lights off at the end of the ride and rev the engine a bit to give extra charge.
A kick kit would give an extra peace of mind.
 
I have been told by many these SX/FC have just enough power to charge the battery. Add any lights and you run the risk of killing your battery. If you don't use the e-start more then a time or two AND minimal light use you can get by. However this is a huge risk when there's no back-up battery.

FE has a different stator giving a higher output. I have heard you can put a FE stator on but needs to use the FE side cover. I was looking at a 250XC-F for DS use just to link trails but this lighting issues was a no deal.
 
Weantright said:
I have been told by many these SX/FC have just enough power to charge the battery. Add any lights and you run the risk of killing your battery. If you don't use the e-start more then a time or two AND minimal light use you can get by. However this is a huge risk when there's no back-up battery.

FE has a different stator giving a higher output. I have heard you can put a FE stator on but needs to use the FE side cover. I was looking at a 250XC-F for DS use just to link trails but this lighting issues was a no deal.
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I can't confirm that till I can test it, but it's entirely possible in a pursuit to save weight on the crosser.

The best way to test is still as I described above, you can even run a test by hooking up a car headlight bulb (45w or higher) to run the procedure with the DC clamp meter. It will give you an idea.
I only have an FE here so I can't test it for you otherwise it would be a breeze to do.
 
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