1. 4 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
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Typical Maintenance Intervals - TC250

Discussion in '4 Stroke' started by jaro51, Sep 10, 2009.

  1. jaro51 Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Calgary AB
    Just curious what you all are doing for typical maintenance intervals on your 250 bikes. I have an '08 TC250 with about 25 hrs on it now and am curious when you all replace the piston/rings and do any head work? I checked the valves at 12hrs or so and they were bang on. I'll check again every 15-20hrs or until it doesn't start well or runs poorly, then I'll check more often and assume I'll be replacing the valves ASAP. How long can I expect the stockers to last assuming proper maintenance, 50 hrs, 100hrs 200hrs?? How about piston and rings and bottom end bearings?? Most of my riding is MX so it gets run harder than most trail bikes but I do change oil and air filters often and take good care of the old girl.

    Thanks!
    jaro51, Sep 10, 2009
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  2. jaro51 Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Calgary AB
    Nobody has any insight on this??

    Maybe I should ask about a kickstand so I can get some lively discussion and feedback...
    jaro51, Sep 11, 2009
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  3. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    Sorry you did not get more feedback, good questions.

    I only trail ride, like many others. I've got a 2006 TE250 which is almost exactly the same engine. My valves do not move, the bike has been stellar. I've got 250 hours on the bike and it is running perfectly... maybe 2500 miles. Oil change every few hundred miles is about all I do, and air filters, check for loosened bolts, etc.

    Many 250s go 5000 miles without doing anything at all to them. At least 1 got a 310 kit at 5500 miles then he eventually upgraded to a 450, I believe because the rest of the bike was 'well loved' on desert trails a little too much i.e. not much left of the bike after being abused for years.


    Perhaps the reason the people tend to concern themselves with the kick stand is the rest of the bikes are really good. No valve issues in the 2005 and newer bikes.

    Anyone else?
    Coffee, Sep 11, 2009
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  4. jaro51 Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Calgary AB
    Thanks Coffee, sorry for the crabby tone in my last post. I was hoping people would chime in and extol about how long they have gotten on a single top end and never needing to replace valves. My past experience with my TE510 has been nothing but great so I wanted to get some feedback on the 250 MX bikes as a comparison. I'll take the lack of response as good sign and sleep easily knowing I can run the heck out of my little 250 for a couple of years until I spring for a 2010 or 2011 model :cheers:
    jaro51, Sep 11, 2009
    #4

  5. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    You should do great... unless you get distracted by the new 2010 250 engine in which case your wallet may be in danger :D


    Keep in mind the bottom end on your 250 is the same as the 450/510, so it is incredibly overbuilt, the head & valves as well as far as I know. I think that is a good thing from a reliability point of view, others may want a more purpose built lighter weight bike (which is coming).
    Coffee, Sep 11, 2009
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  6. raisrx251 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Virginia
    It's been a while since I have had a 250 four stroke and never really on a MX track. If you keep your air filter clean and not bouncing the engine off the rev limiter they will last a long time is all the advice I can give ya...Amazingly long compare to say a Honda CRF 250.
    raisrx251, Sep 12, 2009
    #6

  7. jwdirt Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Ontario
    I have a 2008 TC250 with about 40hrs on it now. i just asked and my dealer and he said as long as the valves are fine I shouldn't have to do anything to the piston & rings until the 80-90 hr range. I change the oil every 5 hrs and the filter every 10, air filter pretty much after every race/practice day. Like Coffee mentioned the bottom is the same as the 450 so I am hoping not to do anything with the crank bearing. Other than the JD jet kit mine is still a stock bike. Have you done anything else to your tc?
    jwdirt, Sep 12, 2009
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  8. dfeckel Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Medford, NJ
    My intakes went at 130 hours. Did the Athena kit about the same time. Running carb vent line filters will hopefully keep the new ones in spec a lot longer.
    dfeckel, Sep 16, 2009
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  9. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    Define 'went' ? Did you need the valves replaced?

    What were the symptoms, model/year of bike, and anything else you may care to elaborate on?
    Coffee, Sep 16, 2009
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  10. Kevin_TE250 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Boise Idaho
    Mine were still in spec at 156 hours...

    Did the Athena 300 Kit.. so far so good :thumbsup:
    Kevin_TE250, Sep 16, 2009
    #10

  11. HuskyT Moderator

    Location:
    Corona, California
    I have a 2005 TC450 with over 250 hard ride race hours on it including racing GP MX at Glen Helen races, a lot of track timeat Cahuilla MX, Milestone MX and Perris raceway plus a lot of hard desert time.

    I'm on the original valves and they have never been adjusted. Never have needed it.

    I run full synthetic oil only/religiously and change it after every three hours of track riding and after every race no matter what..., I run VP100 Orange race gas straight and have a Procircuit TI race exhaust on it.

    I have one of George's ( UPtite Racing ) carb vent filters laying on my bench but have not put it on yet... will put it on very soon.

    I consider my Husqvarna to be quite simply indestructable.

    T
    HuskyT, Sep 19, 2009
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  12. dfeckel Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Medford, NJ
    By "went," I mean the intakes got tight to the point where I couldn't shim them to spec any more. The symptoms were difficult starting, and backfires when trying to start.
    dfeckel, Sep 20, 2009
    #12