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

TE 450 info needed on a 2006 model

Discussion in '4 Stroke' started by oneal, Jan 20, 2010.

  1. oneal Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    uk
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1999 wr 250 returned home.
    Other Motorcycles:
    07 TE 450 2005 TE 450 1999 CR 125
    Hi guys has you or may not know im looking for a replacement of my husky two smoke. and ive found a 2006 TE 450 with low miles. Now is there anything i should keep an eye out for inparticular. Any info you can provide would great.
  2. ghte Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bright, Victoria Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2 x 310's, 2016 Beta 480, SWM RS650
    Other Motorcycles:
    2016 Multi ,Griso1100, Monster695
    I have an 06 TE 450 with 4000 kms (2400 miles) all bush. I have replaced front brake pads once, new fork seals at 2000 miles and the battery 6 months ago. I have also replaced the accelerator cables and a stick broke my decomp cable. Apart from tyres she has been absolutely reliable and cheap to run.
    It has had the valve clearances checked 3 times-all ok and still in spec.
    I have had no mechanical or operational issues with this bike.
    I run bark busters, rear disc guard, bash plate, heavier springs and heat shield. The bike is otherwise stock.
    I change the oil every 3 rides and the oil filter every 2 oil changes.
    The air filter is changed each ride if dusty and or when it looks in need (be on the early side).
    I also put a spot of synthetic 2 stroke oil into the fuel (100:1 ratio) to protect the valves and assist in top end/ ring and bore lubrication.
    I can only commend this bike as A1 for reliability and performance. That said the later ones are a little lighter and do handle a tad better. I will keep her for another year and update (hopefully to a 350 or 400). I have converted my brother who has been hard core KTM to a 310 and he is now a die hard Husky guy. These bikes are a bit unique, do it there own way but do it very well- if the machine you are contemplating has had a demonstrable service history and looks, sounds and rides well then do it if the price is right. Best of luck to you.
  3. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    Everything seems dandy on my 2006 TE250 :thumbsup:

    I've not read any bad things about the 2006 TEs, lasts a long time. :cheers:
  4. oneal Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    uk
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1999 wr 250 returned home.
    Other Motorcycles:
    07 TE 450 2005 TE 450 1999 CR 125
    Thanks guys thats given me the push i needed to get in touch with the dealer today. The bikes up for £2500 with 2000 thousand miles on the clock. ill let you all know what happens.