2010 TC 250 convert to enduro?

[tadgh]

Just picked up my new bike today tc250 instead of the te250 I was looking for. Mainly because i didnt want to wait for the 2011 bikes and the dealer had no 2010 models. But anyhow the bike looks good and feels light

I have ran converted motocrossers before for enduros, in fact the yz250f I used before felt like the ultimate enduro weapon, but then I moved to dedicated enduro bikes just for the ease of the electric start and the longer fuel range I suppose.

Anyhow for me with this one I am going to put some lights on it and an 18" rear wheel but I'd be interested to know if anyone has done this also and has any tips?
Bigger front sprocket maybe? Does it run out of speed very quickly?

Can the shocks be eased off for enduro(woods) riding?

Will the stock exhaust pass the 94db test, to me it sounds not so loud but I haven't really revved it up yet.

all tips welcome

and the obligatory unspoiled never been ridden photo.

 

[john01]

My son has one and he rides a 8.5 mile tight woods track at our club and because of the light weight, easy turning, and great power he loves it in the woods. Right now he has it re-jetted and is running a Leo Vince slip on. These two mods made the power delivery stronger through out the rev band and carry it out further. He ordered a 51 rear sprocket today to try out. He had a 52 on it for a week but it was too much. He also has had his suspension re-worked but for MX. I think the stock suspension was better for the woods. You are gonna love that bike, CONGRATS and enjoy.

 

[gestion01]

Mine is ready for H/S, not so much enduros because it has no lights. I have passed sound test at 93 with the stocker. I just put the hardparts big tank, looks like decent range and a nice fit. Stock tank is small, I needed 2 full tanks to race 2h30-2h45.

I like the stock suspension, I just click it to where it needs to be for the conditions. No need to go to 18'' IMO.

Gearing is plenty fast, you may want to bring it down to 51 in the rear.

Rekluse core is sweet and this bike is a hard starter...not a fun bike to stall in the woods and flames out easy also.

Skid plate works for me, I even tried to bash it in our endurocross series. The radiators need braces.

 

[Motosportz]

Sexy bike.

 

[jsleeper]

Wow! That black motor is different.

I think a 51 on the rear is a good gearing choice. With the stock gearing I shy away from really slow stuff, and often stall it from a stop on the trail (not the granny low gear crawl of the WR144).

I also like the 19in better than the 18in, but I do not ride rocky stuff.

JS

 

[Steam]

I just put the hardparts big tank, looks like decent range and a nice fit. Stock tank is small, I needed 2 full tanks to race 2h30-2h45.

is that a 2011 tank? 2.2 gal? does it fit the 2010 te250? tell me more.

 

[brock]

Speak to Drew at WER, he can tweak your suspension. He set up all the 'Scott Summers Team' Huskys the other year.
You could fit a TE gearbox if you didnt mind the expense...

Didn't realise you were in Ireland when I replied. Give Mark a call at NTB in Yorkshire. He has something similar.....

 

[gestion01]

is that a 2011 tank? 2.2 gal? does it fit the 2010 te250? tell me more.

Not sure because of the fuel injection...My tc is a carb. But the rest is just the same and it looks like its the TE 2011 tank.

 

[ScottyR]

Just get a tank from a 2011 WR125. That is the tank that he is talking about.

 

[MOTORHEAD]

Hall's has a new IMS tank that's 2.8gal. and will work on the TC. Check their site, they show it mounted on the TC.

http://www.halls-cycles.com/2010-HUSQVARNA-IMS-GAS-TANKS.htm

 

[tadgh]

well I did a few bits and pieces to the bike to get it more to my liking. first proper test ride on friday.

I put the front and rear lights on it, connected directly into a connector off the engine which seems to work fine.

The only concern i had was whether there should be some kind of capacitor or something between the feed and the lights as the revving the bike makes the lights so much brighter. I am afraid the lights will blow if the feed is so direct? Any thoughts ?

Rotated the bar clamp into the forward position to give me some more room.

Things I need to do:

Proper bark busters, I had a set of cyrca pro guards which fit directly to the triple clamp but dont fit on this one. Any recommendations for a similar style product.

18" rear wheel. This is because i cant get proper FIM tyres for 19" so I need to swap this out. Relace the hub onto an 18" rim maybe?

Rad braces. Good braces, that keep the stock louvers.

Clutch. Anyone taken 2 springs out of the clutch on this bike? I had done this on my previous TE250 but will it work here? The clutch feels stiff to me.

Petrol tank, this seems way too small, so the 2011 wr125 tank fits directly with no problems? This tank is 7 litres and i think it should be at least 12.

thanks for the help so far

 

[raisrx251]

I am pretty sure you need a voltage regulator to run lights before you blow the bulbs.

 

[tadgh]

I am pretty sure you need a voltage regulator to run lights before you blow the bulbs.

looking at the wiring diagram the two yellow wires are coming directly off the alternator to the socket that have plugged into.

is it possible to connect something small in here to act as a regulator?

update found something by moose racing called a voltpack, to regulate ac current. this is the item you mean right?

thanks

 

[Motosportz]

looking at the wiring diagram the two yellow wires are coming directly off the alternator to the socket that have plugged into.

is it possible to connect something small in here to act as a regulator?

thanks

Yes, you need a regulator. Trailtech makes a real nice heavy duty universal one.

 

[tadgh]

Yes, you need a regulator. Trailtech makes a real nice heavy duty universal one.

aha thanks ..as you can see electrics are really not my strong point

 

[TC250209]

hey.. I have 2010 tc250.. found that plug on the bike but no power comes outta it??? u actually got lights to run from it??

 

[tadgh]

hey.. I have 2010 tc250.. found that plug on the bike but no power comes outta it??? u actually got lights to run from it??

yeah obviously only when the bike is running do you get power from it. it worked for me no problem , except as you can see above i need a AC regulator (about 20dollars) to stop the voltage spikes when you rev the engine as eventually they will blow the lights.

 

[tadgh]

first run

well i took it out yesterday to give it a run around a 2 hour enduro loop, through woods, hill climbs, loose rock, boulders etc.

the bike feels very balanced feet up on the pegs it is very neutral and easy to throw around.
power is good and very linear, i didnt wind it out much as i was running it in.
front brakes very powerful and predictable.
the clutch needs to be much lighter so i think i will take the 2 springs out to see if it helps.
kickstarted easily most times, but had a bit of a kickback sometimes.

the suspension felt hard but strangely supple over most anything i rode over. and when i checked after i had still 4 inches of travel left! all in all feels much better stock than the last te250 i had which i am surprised at.

in general some really minor tweaks (kept snagging the top of my boots under the side panels and falling over at low speed) but overall

 

[ghte]

Tadgh, you will remember from your previous Husky that the engines and suspension take at least 500 miles to bed down. I was wondering if a flywheel weight might help with low down traction. I also agree a recluse would be brilliant on your bike in the woods.
Mate she looks a rear pearler, I know you will have a blast with her.

 

[john01]

My son put the 51 rear sprocket on his today and tested it out around the house. He could putt around witout any throttle and without stalling. I wouldn't have thought I more tooth in the rear would have made that big of a difference; but it does. He will test it out on our MX track tomorrow.