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Your Feedback Please '13 TE449

Discussion in '4 Stroke' started by PaulS, Jul 27, 2016.

  1. PaulS Husqvarna
    A Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TC449
    Other Motorcycles:
    CRF250r
    Hi everyone,
    Been a while sine I've cruised the forum, but I would really appreciate your feedback here.

    My original ownership started with a 2011 TC449, my first high end offroader. I found I rode primarily trails/singletrack. I sold the TC449 for an 08 'Berg FE450 and loved the dualsport aspect; this bike was really high end and rode ideally for me in a 80/20 offroad/street. I sold the 'Berg and now find myself with an opportunity to buy a mint '13 TE449.

    Any owners of the TE449 who can offer opinions on this bike as a mild tourer (100-150miles to trail heads). I'm looking at a 100% stock, straight from the dealer style bike.

    Other options outside a Husky would be the 'Berg FE350 or a KTM EXC, but I love the way the Husky looks, just my opinion.

    Thanks to all.
    Paul
    PaulS, Jul 27, 2016
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  2. Teambowles Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    NorCal
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    19 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    19 ktm 6 days excf 450 n excf 500
    Had the 13 449 and 511, once sorted extremely fun bikes. Mine were in SM trim and for street ran a 42 tooth sprocket instead of the stock 49. These bikes can be a bit quirky, and imo need a few upgrades to make them run as they should. 100-150 miles on these is a bit long your butt is gonna be sore as hell if you don't get a better seat and I wouldn't run it that far at freeway speeds, twisty roads however and you should be ok.
    Teambowles, Jul 27, 2016
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  3. PaulS Husqvarna
    A Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TC449
    Other Motorcycles:
    CRF250r
    Thanks, good info.

    I red about the oil level issue and potential off-idle flare ups.
    My TC449 didn't have these issues from what I remember but again that was years ago.

    A seat upgrade may be warranted though :)
    PaulS, Jul 27, 2016
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  4. Huskynoobee CH Sponsor ZipTy Racing

    Location:
    Castaic, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TE449 2006 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    HDUltra Classic IT200 YZ250 SV650s
    I sent a report for ya to the admins. Once they see it they can move it. In the meantime I can tell you that while 100-150 miles is a LONG way on pavement long trips are certainly not out of bounds for this bike. In May I rode over 300 miles in 2 days of mixed dual sport with a Berg and a Husky 501. We had mixed single track, fire roads, pavement, sand, rocks, etc. and it was great!

    The down side of the stock bike for your purposes are...
    1. Short range with stock tank. Around 80 miles MAX before you need gas. If you're really getting after it, plan on more like 70 miles. I added a Nomad external tank and now have 100+ mile range

    2. Gearing - Close internal ratios mean that if you gear for great trail riding and a hard to stall first gear, your top speed will be quite low for those pavement sorties. If you gear for dual sport, your clutch will get a serious workout if you get into really technical terrain.

    3. Fueling - Yes the TC is much better because it doesn't need to pass EPA On Road Tests. Unless you know it's been done, make sure you get the Akropovic map (AKA Map 3) loaded into your ECU. This will greatly improve the stalling issue. You can send it ZipTy Racing and they will take care of it for you. http://www.ziptyracing.com/te449-511-ecu-upgrade/

    Oh and get a Seat Concepts seat. Make that the first thing you do, maybe while your ECU is at ZipTy. They are a Cafe Husky sponsor and make a great product. My butt tells me it's way better than the upholstered 2X4 that is stock.
    Huskynoobee, Jul 27, 2016
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