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

bike problems

Discussion in '4 Stroke' started by codirt, Mar 29, 2009.

  1. codirt Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Palo Alto
    Hey guys
    Im new to the site and so i havn't really put up any posts. i have a 2003 TE250 that wont run. it only has an electric start but it wont stay charged and wont start the bike. i have had the valves checked by a local mechanic and not a husky guy and he also put a new starter gear on it. he has also put a 65 leak jet in the carb. after all that it just keeps getting worse and worse. i dont know what to do and am at the end of my rope:banghead: i dont know what to do. if you have any info that might help please reply.
    thank you
  2. 420skirider Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Phila, Pa
    Not to sound condescending, but you have to follow a simple process of checking things one at a time. Have you checked for spark? Have you checked the carb for clogged jets or a sticking float? Does the motor have good compression? Is fuel getting to the carb? If the valves are way off, it won't start either.
    Depending on your mechanical skills, these are relatively easy things to check.
    If this sounds overwhelming, then maybe someone here can suggest a good Husky mechanic in your area.
  3. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    Can anyone give a brief description on this bike? Type of carb?

    Can I assume it is a pumper carb because the leak jet was changed?
  4. Kevin_TE250 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Boise Idaho
    I think the Carb was a Mikuni ??? I thought they went to the Keihn in 2004...
  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
    The battery could be beat. It must an '-04 because none were imported in '03.
    Can you source another battery? Even one that doesn't fit so you an test that the starter works properly? I have seen the starter gear go bad but the starter itself I've heard no complaints about.
  6. glangston Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Gardnerville, NV and Mammoth Lakes, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 Husqvarna TE 310
    Other Motorcycles:
    2012 BETA 350 RS
    Have you tried jump starting it?