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

G450X to 449/511 - torque limiter

Discussion in '4 Stroke' started by Marc Noel, Aug 7, 2016.

  1. Marc Noel Husqvarna
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    Greetings:

    I've got an '11 449. Just put in a Zip-Ty oil recirculation kit to help save the torque limiter (TL). Previously read Tinken's comment about how Wolfgang added a TL when Husky switched the BMW G450X engine from a 5- to a 6-speed, to protect the trans. Then I just thought of something - if the TL was incorporated because of the Husky switch from five to six speeds, why is there also a BMW part number for the TL? That tells me that a TL must have been in a BMW bike (not necessarily the G450X) before the Huskies.
    Marc Noel, Aug 7, 2016
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  2. Huskynoobee CH Sponsor ZipTy Racing

    Location:
    Castaic, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TE449 2006 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    HDUltra Classic IT200 YZ250 SV650s
    The BMW TL is the same as the Husky and the G450 always had them. It's a great alternative to sourcing one through Husqvarna. You will also notice that there are sometimes two BMW versions (A and B) depending on where you look. Appears to be a torque setting difference.
    Huskynoobee, Aug 9, 2016
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  3. Marc Noel Husqvarna
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    Okay. Thanks.

    If BMWs already had TLs, why would Tinken say that they put one in when Husky converted the trans from a 5- to a 6-speed?
    Marc Noel, Aug 9, 2016
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  4. Huskynoobee CH Sponsor ZipTy Racing

    Location:
    Castaic, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TE449 2006 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    HDUltra Classic IT200 YZ250 SV650s
    I think he said that they were hoping to eliminate it, but it was still needed.
    Huskynoobee, Aug 9, 2016
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  5. Marc Noel Husqvarna
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    All right. Maybe that's what he meant.
    Marc Noel, Aug 9, 2016
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  6. Dangermouse449 Husqvarna
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    Location:
    Sunshine Coast QLD Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TE449
    Other Motorcycles:
    2009 CRF450R 2000 YZ125
    Lots of parts swap.
    Good parts like the shim kit to set up the clutch clearances (that aren't available from Husqvarna/KTM)
    Dangermouse449, Aug 10, 2016
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