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

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04 TE-450 costs/benefits

J

jetjock

Husqvarna
AA Class
I purchased a 2004 TE-450 in October, my first dirtbike in 30 years. I have been getting the bike in better shape such as wheel bearings, fork seals, and other small repairs. My question is, are adding things such as a steering stabilizer and everything associated with it, FMF muffler, an IMS tank, and suspension mods worth it on a 5 year old bike?
 
jetjock;35099 said:
I purchased a 2004 TE-450 in October, my first dirtbike in 30 years. I have been getting the bike in better shape such as wheel bearings, fork seals, and other small repairs. My question is, are adding things such as a steering stabilizer and everything associated with it, FMF muffler, an IMS tank, and suspension mods worth it on a 5 year old bike?
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Steering Stab = If you like going fast on open terrain and staying on your bike.

FMF Muffler = If what you have isn't good enough and you want more.

IMS Tank = If you want to ride more than 45-50 mile one way without having to go back for fuel...

Suspension Mods. Not sure about an 04...set up is a must first.

Maybe ride what you have for awhile, if it really wets your appetite and you really want to get back into riding...then go for the Mods or Trade up to a newer model.
 
I think if you were going to invest that much in it you need to be prepared to keep it for a while. As he said, ride it for a while, if you like it then either invest or trade up.

Do as many mods/maintenance as you can without investing much money
 
the steering stabilizer may or may not be usable with other bikes (i've switched mine from 3 bikes in the last 2 years....)

the oversize tank is kinda a must if you ride any distance without a fuel stop...
 
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