449 Sprocket Rubbing

Discussion in 'General (Main)' started by cptnandre, Apr 18, 2011.

  1. cptnandre Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Los Angeles
    Anyone else with an '11 model rubbing their sprocket through the chain guide block? Mine is pretty severe, right out of the box. Any fix-it tips?
    cptnandre, Apr 18, 2011
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  2. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
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    many
    Not noticed it on my TE511 but i swapped out to a 46 rear for DS use. And i do like the new all plastic chain guide.
    Motosportz, Apr 18, 2011
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  3. ray_ray Mini-Sponsor

    Location:
    The Philippines
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    08\013 WR250, 010 TC250, 012 TC250
    Any pics of this? Maybe something is not aligned in a straight line from FS to rear sprocket?
    ray_ray, Apr 18, 2011
    #3

  4. cptnandre Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Los Angeles
    WILL POST PICS TONIGHT
    cptnandre, Apr 19, 2011
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  5. brock Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    UK
    Is the chain block out of alignment? Give it a knock with a hammer and a lump of wood if so.
    Some of the RXV's used to come bent, a swift hit with the ultimate spanner and they were on their way ;)
    brock, Apr 23, 2011
    #5

  6. little_twin Husqvarna
    A Class

    My TE449 rubs as well.
    little_twin, Apr 24, 2011
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  7. oregonsage 4st Clerk

    Location:
    Dry Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    FX450
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha DT400 x 2, BMW G310R
    Not a problem on my TXC511
    oregonsage, Apr 24, 2011
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  8. Parod Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    SF Bay Area
    My '09 TE450 did the same thing. MotoXotica said that they see about 1 in 5 with this problem. The chain guide mounts are not welded on "straight". I first bent the chain guide as to not drag the chain over and wear the sprocket. My final fix was to replaced the chain guide with a BRP unit; I had to bend and file the mounts straight to make everthing right.
    Parod, Apr 25, 2011
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  9. moto66 Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    England
    Same on my 09 SM510R. I removed the chain guide and gently eased the mounting plates over using some adjustables. Then as the OE guide was half rubbed away, replaced it with a TMDesignworks item.

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    moto66, Apr 26, 2011
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  10. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Except the new one is plastic so that does not work.
    Motosportz, Apr 26, 2011
    #10

  11. brock Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    UK
    Well you realy put my fire out... lol.
    Give the brackets a nudge then. ;)
    brock, Apr 27, 2011
    #11