TE - TC 499 511 2011 bike questions

Discussion in 'General (Main)' started by R. Stephen, Oct 15, 2011.

  1. R. Stephen Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Well I'm looking at getting a 2011 since the 2012 have not arrived yet. Are the 2012 SM models going to have a short swing arm? meaning no dirt wheels? I want to race Ice this winter with one so I was thinking of getting a TE or TC449 and just putting SM wheels on it and brakes in the summer. Which leads to my last question.... besides the lights and compression ration difference do you think the life of the engine on the TC model would be shorter? comp difference is 13:1 compared to 12:1

    thanX in advance!
  2. ScottyR Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Mitchell, ON
    Where do you live? The USA is not getting SMs of any size in 2012.

    Canada is getting SM511s.
  3. R. Stephen Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Bummer I'm in the US. the dealer thought they were still coming in 2012 but maybe not. I'm wondering about the life of the engine on the TC model too?
  4. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Bills in Salem Oregon is building SM's, He had one on the floor a few weeks ago.