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

TE250 2011 VALVE SHIM QUESTION?

Discussion in '4 Stroke' started by jetmani, Aug 2, 2018.

  1. jetmani Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Hey guys,

    I just got my valves shimmed, my mechanic tells me I will get another 200mls approx before it needs doing again, Does this sound right?
    jetmani, Aug 2, 2018
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  2. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    No. I 've only had to change out two shims in my engine in 12000 miles and 600 hours. Of course, I have a 450....but usually when valves need shims replaced in just a few hundred miles, it means that they are worn out and pulling up into the seats. At that rate, it won't be long before one of them drops into the cylinder.
    Dirtdame, Aug 2, 2018
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  3. 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
    A small tip to assist with valve and valve seat longevity is to use fully synthetic two stroke oil in your fuel at circa 150:1. at each refill. It acts like the old lead addative. it also lubes the top comp ring and as a side benefit stops fuel from going off.
    ghte, Aug 4, 2018
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  4. hhdwtmtw He who dies with the most toys wins...

    Location:
    Melbourne, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '14 TE300, '11 TE449, '10 TE250
    Other Motorcycles:
    Royal Enfield Continental GT 650
    It depends.
    • If the hard facing on the valve has worn down (dust or mud ingestion) then it will continue to wear at a rapid rate and need replacing (plus have the seat re-faced).
    • If it was only a minor shim adjustment it is due to normal wear of the camshaft lobe and cam follower.
    Check the clearances again in 200 miles and you will know the answer for sure...

    I've attached sample photo's below of good and bad valves for reference.

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    hhdwtmtw, Aug 4, 2018
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  5. R_Little Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    NJ
    I've only had to shim the valves once on both my 10 250 and 12 310 and they get plenty of use.

    I check them every couple of years unless the bike starts running or get's too quiet and they are always fine.
    R_Little, Aug 6, 2018
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