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TE/TC What forks fit 16 TE300?

Discussion in '2st' started by Jed-Maxwell, Jun 3, 2016.

  1. Jed-Maxwell Husqvarna

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE300
    Hi Guys,

    I'm new to the forum and new to Huskys. Loving my 2016 TE300 so far, apart from one thing...Yep, you guessed it, the forks!
    I've had the bike sprung to my weight and had a revalve by a reputable tuner, they are ok in the slow stuff, but when I try and push at race pace they are harsh and like to bottom out on drop offs etc. The usual story...
    Anyway, I've been offered a set of brand new 2016 standard EXC 250 open chamber forks and was wondering if the lugs etc are the same and if they'll bolt right on to my existing wheel and brake etc? (obviously I would need to get the correct springs and possibly revalve).
    I know the axel diameter and offset changed for Husky in 2016, but is it the same as the standard 2016 EXCs?
    Just looking for options to upgrade really, Are there any other forks that would fit? I could continue to have my 4cs forks worked on and modified in the hope they get where I need them to be, or just cut my losses now and get some closed cartridge or open chambers on there and have them set up for me. My budget is around 1200-1400

    Any advice is appreciated.
  2. Huskynoobee CH Sponsor ZipTy Racing

    Location:
    Castaic, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TE449 2006 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    HDUltra Classic IT200 YZ250 SV650s
    As long as they're the same diameter, you can always swap the claws over. You can also add the new ZipTy Racing 4CS bottoming kit to stop that nasty metal to metal stuff. Also if they can't handle race pace they have the wrong high speed compression.
  3. Michael Ryan Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Perth , Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2016 TE 300
    Other Motorcycles:
    2015 350exc, 89 CR 500
    I am running the full "kreft" setup and couldn't be happier. I had them done by a tuner in Australia and they are now a great fork, they don't blow through the stroke and handle varying terrain. Best $$ spent and the bike will be transformed . Its not cheap but it works, results are confidence inspiring.
  4. ride200mi Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    AZ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2015 TE300
    Other Motorcycles:
    2010 Kawasaki KX250F
    Had mine done a Factory Connection. And really like them. Cost= $900
  5. usedtobefast Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Los Altos, CA
    Jed - where are you located? There are some cheaper fix options for the 4CS forks these days and once fixed they should be better than a decent set up open chamber fork.

    Like ProTune Suspension in Ohio. Or 707 Suspension in Northern CA.
  6. KrazyCat505 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    I sent mine to Stillwell for the intermediate setup for the forks and shock, it was $1200. I have to say I couldn't be happier, the sag was magically even set correctly to 105mm as they suggested when I got it back. Now my bike turns on rails in soft sand, dances over rock gardens like a dream, and flys over large desert whoops at 30-60mph like magic. I can keep up with my desert racer riding buddies, much easier and much more relaxed, where as before I just couldn't keep up because I was fighting the bike so much and fighting the soft sand in the turns.
    I figured it's cheaper to send it to one tuner one time, then send it to several tuners that are cheaper and not being satisfied. I'm a do-it-yourselfer, but Sometimes it's just better (and can be cheaper if you figure in time, tools and frustration) to pay for a service.
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  7. usedtobefast Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Los Altos, CA
    Ok, one more plug for 707 Suspension. :) I've had suspension done by Stillwell and by 707, for me, 707 was significantly better and much less expensive than Stillwell. I have never tried Kreft, but they are another high end/price tuner that people tend to rave over.
    454x likes this.
  8. Ricky Peters Husqvarna

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    te300
    KREFT MOTO END OF STORY!!