1. 2 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
    WR = 2st Enduro & CR = 2st Cross

250-500cc 250-300 piston change hours

Discussion in '2 Stroke' started by Bart, May 8, 2012.

  1. Bart Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    The Netherlands
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2008 TC450, 2006 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    2009 TM Racing EN300 and EN450
    How long do you run a piston in a WR250-300 for enduro, and recreational riding.
    I'm not riding it hard and not a lot of WOT, I'm at around 18hours on it it doesn't show any blow by, good compression and no problems what so ever.

    Regards, Bart
  2. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    I usually see them needing a piston at about 15-20 hours. Or 1800 miles of our riding. They seems to start to loose compression and power / starting hard by then. Compression is your answer though. If yours is still in spec run it til it is not.
  3. notagix Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    interior, bc, can
    I have 84 hrs on 06 WR250 still OK. I don't ride hard, I'm an old guy. Will need to change it soon. I haven't done a compression check but it runs fine and starts 1st kick.
  4. lankydoug Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    MO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    TM 300en
    You can inspect the piston by removing the pipe and the reeds. I've heard that the intake side will show wear sooner but I ride technical single track so it's rarely on the pipe for long periods and is still like new.(unlike the 125 I had as a kid that was rarely not on the pipe)
  5. hrc630 Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    CANADA
    I think you have made and error here ! 15-20 hours... the 1800 miles seem ok.
    From my experience, 150 hours with a piston is ok for this bulletproofs motor.
  6. lankydoug Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    MO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    TM 300en
    Yes that would be averaging 90-120 miles per hour. Maybe 15-20 tanks of fuel.
  7. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many

    opps 150 hours. 12mph average around here.
  8. hogwackr Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    pennsylvania
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    18 TE 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    13 HD Street Glide
    I was going to ask you how you can ride that fast! 90 to 120 mph in the woods would be impressive! :notworthy: