1. 2 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
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250-500cc WR300 Power delivery

Discussion in '2 Stroke' started by Racer X, Jan 13, 2013.

  1. Racer X Husqvarna

    Location:
    NE Ohio
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 WR300
    Anybody got any ideas how to smooth out the power delivery on a 2010 WR300 ? I have owned the bike for 2 years now and I am used to it, but would like to make it smoother. At cruising speed in the higher gears, the bike wants to surge. Its like a light switch, on or off with the power delivery. Do I need to change the ignition or adjust the powervalve ?
  2. marcmo0 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Auburn, WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    09 WR300
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha YZ250
    You could try a couple of things. A heavier flywheel would help, gearing changes, and and powervalve adjustment would all help a bit.
  3. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    That sounds a bit strange. I have the 2011 model and it doesn't exhibit that sort of problem. I wonder if it's a lean spot in the jetting. I had another bike that did that....the bike sort of felt like it wanted to run away at mid range. I raised the needle by one position and it solved the problem.
  4. street2dirt Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    World's Most Famous Beach
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    12 TXC310, WR300, 85 125WR, 82 175XC
    Other Motorcycles:
    BMW G650X
    Or do like I'm about to and get a Lectron:D
  5. 2premo Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Northern NV
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    98 WR360, 1987 WR430, 1988 XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    Sherco 300, 2002 KTM 380EXC
    the power valve adjustment is a big change
    reset it on my 360 and it is smooth
  6. steadydirt Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Ontario
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2007 2002 wr 250 1994 wxe 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    fj 1100 cb500 cb350 rt 200 xs 650
    All correct, and will improve it. Also could add the G2E Throttle Cam System (TCS)-this will slow down the hit.
  7. Glenn haynes Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    western pa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 wr300
    Other Motorcycles:
    13 yz250f 08yz85 11ktm 65 09 ktm65
    sounds lean,Might wnt to do a leak down test to make sure everything is sealed.Could be that crappy mukuni.Put pwk on it and it will be stronger and soooo much smoother. Best money you can put in that bike.
  8. K5PL5 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Palmyra, PA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 WR300
    Other Motorcycles:
    03 Suzuki SV1000/73 Honda CB350
    Check your jetting and power valve
  9. Racer X Husqvarna

    Location:
    NE Ohio
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 WR300
    Had the same issue when it was jetted fat from the factory, so I changed to a 400 main and I think 35 pilot to help eleminate the excess oil dripping from silencer. How do you adjust the power valve ? Cannot find any information on line.
  10. jo360 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    perth australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1983 exc framed wr430 engine
    Other Motorcycles:
    ktm 520exc
    try adjusting the powervalve operation maybe spring pre load or add another spring yourself to the linkage arm mechanism, i believe the firt 300 were a bit of a handful due to this issue you could advance ignition or retaard a couple of degrees .probably check everything from carb, reeds,etc.
  11. Gotlabs Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Branchville, SC
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    12 CR144 X 2!
    Did you check and make sure you aren't catching air at the reed cage? Maybe just install the other gasket and see how it does the. I never had a problem with surging at higher speeds on my 300.
  12. john01 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Powhatan VA
    Get on the SmartCarb list and put the jetting issues, spooge, etc behind you. Smooth clean power. It smoothed out my son's 2011 TM 250 Mx so I'm sure it would do the same on a Husky 300.
  13. braddenning Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Northern NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 WR 300
    Other Motorcycles:
    2013 HUSABERG FE 350 ,2014 KTM 300XC
    THIS WILL FIX IT ALL

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  14. Steve-oh Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Lethbridge, Alberta
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 WR 300
    Other Motorcycles:
    04RM250, 05XR100,07PW80,41 Harley
    Same issue here on my 2010 WR300. My bike runs great everywhere except seady cruise in the top gears, it has a slight surge, I've played with the jetting, starts first kick, no spooge, awesome power, crisp,..., It could be running a little lean at mid throttle though as Dirtdame pointed out. Our elevation changes are huge too,( Rocky Mt. riding) but my plan, I've ordered a 10oz FWW, G4 throttle cam and an Lectron Carb. I'm hoping this combo works out good. At least the Lectron carb has no overlapping circuits and elevation change is not an issue. The FWW should give me a little more control in the gnarly stuff and just plain smooth things out. It made a big difference on my RM250. I find the WR throttle touchy when bouncing over roots and in an endurocross hitting 10 logs in a row 5 feet apart so maybe the G4 T/C will help out there. I hate whisky throttling on a 300 :eek:

    Cheers
  15. Glenn haynes Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    western pa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 wr300
    Other Motorcycles:
    13 yz250f 08yz85 11ktm 65 09 ktm65
    I would wait to put a fww and throttle cam on until after you put the lectron carb on.I am betting you wont need it.
  16. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Yep, as these guys have said look for air leaks around the reed cage (semi typical problem for that model), then when your sure there are no air leaks start going richer on your jetting. The WR250/300 seem a bit finicky about jetting and very sensitive to conditions.

    A bit extreme but if you have the coin probably a great move. The Lectron is ultra smooth and I bet would do wonders for your bikes running overall.
  17. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    As most of you know I love the Lectron. I would get a throttle cam only to get the throttle open faster not slower (on my 165) because it seems to like big throttle openings and will just lug away instead of bog and buck. The Lectron has zero issues with huge throttle openings even when you are a gear high. Also seems to eliminate the loading up issues on 2 strokes like after a long down hill which the WR250/300 seem to have an issue with (like many bikes).
  18. Steve-oh Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Lethbridge, Alberta
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 WR 300
    Other Motorcycles:
    04RM250, 05XR100,07PW80,41 Harley
    I called up Halls Cycle and inquired about adding a FWW. He quickly pointed out that he and several guys at their dealership are using this set up, 10oz and G4 t/c, he new instantly what I was after and seemed to now his stuff... Needless to say the FWW and G4 are sitting in my garage, just waiting on the Lectron and warmer weather.
    Kelly does the Lectron smooth out the hit that much that it is comparable to a FWW?
  19. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    It does seem to. I think it is more that it is not going rich and then lean and then rich etc like a standards carb as it is one linear metering rod not three circuits trying to cover it. Also the responsiveness and control are key. Walt and several others who tried the APT and Lectron report that same thing saying it makes more power but is much EZer to control. Seems odd but it is true. Also seems to handle large throttle openings in to high a gear far better. All this combines to smooth out the power and make it much more user friendly while making more power. I know it seems weird. Look forward to your report.
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  20. 454x Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Dunnigan,Ca.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 CR165 w/36mm lectron.
    Other Motorcycles:
    2014 BETA 300RR w/36mm lectron.
    Lectron carb will fix it better:)