Has any one seized a TE449 yet?

[jeffrodub]

I am in the process of tearing down my 2011 TE449 because the engine seized. Not sure why it seized yet but since I am basically going to remove nearly every part to get the engine out are there any suggestions on what I should look at or service since I have the parts off the bike?

 

[tonskiguy]

Sorry you are having trouble, but this is a good opportunity for an illustrated write up.

 

[Tinken]

If you get stuck on the engine work, Zipty is right up the pass from you.

 

[jeffrodub]

If you get stuck onrepaingine work, Zipty is right up the pass from you.

Thanks. It looks like a lower rod bearing failure. I think this is over my head.

 

[jeffrodub]

Sorry you are having trouble, but this is a good opportunity for an illustrated write up.

I'll take the pictures if someone will do the repair!

 

[Bryce]

How many miles?

 

[Huskynoobee]

If you get stuck on the engine work, Zipty is right up the pass from you.

+1 From what you say Ty has blown up a Kymco or two. Hey, how bout the 511 upgrade?

 

[Tinken]

Lower rod bearing is a common failure, especially when using too heavy of oil. In racing, we have destroyed many Kymco's this way. We offer a special mod to help eliminate this failure. PM me if you wish our services.

 

[motocrossmr]

+1 From what you say Ty has blown up a Kymco or two. Hey, how bout the 511 upgrade?

What parts are needed for the 511 upgrade? Besides the piston and jug of course. I looked for this info on here and didnt find much. I think a TC511 would be AWESOME!

 

[My848]

I am in the process of tearing down my 2011 TE449 because the engine seized. Not sure why it seized yet but since I am basically going to remove nearly every part to get the engine out are there any suggestions on what I should look at or service since I have the parts off the bike?

If you don't mind me asking, How did you break-in your engine when you got the bike? thx

 

[jeffrodub]

I bought the bike used from Malcom Smith Motorsports with 2000 miles already on it. I had the failure at 3200, 99% of those miles long desert rides and one miserable slow snow adventure above Jawbone canyon.

 

[310huskyTE]

A mate of mine seized his 2011 449, he put the oil filter in the wrong way!

 

[My848]

I bought the bike used from Malcom Smith Motorsports with 2000 miles already on it. I had the failure at 3200, 99% of those miles long desert rides and one miserable slow snow adventure above Jawbone canyon.

the reason I asked is that I broke in my KTM and Husky differently then all of my other bikes...
Apparently the first 20 miles is crucial on how the piston ring is set...ride it hard, still very RPMs...

 

[jeffrodub]

Dropped off my engine at ZipTy today.

 

[B_M_F]

+1 From what you say Ty has blown up a Kymco or two. Hey, how bout the 511 upgrade?

EEEk I am thinking about picking up a 449/511 once I sell my smr. Having second thoughts after reading a couple horror stories on here..

 

[Radar]

EEEk I am thinking about picking up a 449/511 once I sell my smr. Having second thoughts after reading a couple horror stories on here..

There are a lot of 449s out there and very few horror stories. I think you will be OK.

 

[Tinken]

The 449 is one of the most reliable bikes Husqvarna has built to date. The mods we add on the 449 make them nearly bullet proof. Their 125's are phenomenal too.

 

[McKay]

The 449 is one of the most reliable bikes Husqvarna has built to date. The mods we add on the 449 make them nearly bullet proof. Their 125's are phenomenal too.

The reliability does not come from husky, it comes from all the aftermarket mods we must do to make them reliable or even run well for that matter. Without a tuner, they are about useless in the hills.

 

[Tinken]

The reliability does not come from husky, it comes from all the aftermarket mods we must do to make them reliable or even run well for that matter. Without a tuner, they are about useless in the hills.

I agree, except for the tuner. I do not agree to adding aftermarket tuners in an attempt to band-aid faulty efi systems.

While I do not have a tuner on my 511, I did have to load the upgraded maps into the stock ecu (most dealers can and should do this). The original maps on the TE/TXC were designed around emission control and may have been faulty anyway (low voltage signalling). The addition of aftermarket tuners are not necessary. Adding tuners on top of a reliable base with these newer maps would not only increase power further, but will keep the fuel system reliability originally anticipated. Adding aftermarket ecu's will provide an even greater functionality to an already impressive motorcycle.

After inspecting Jeff's engine, I see the value of my preachings of oil viscosity in these engines. Not that Jeff had any control over his previous owner, much of the damage may very well have been from the original owner. No worries Jeff, with your approval of the new mods, the next time you have concerns about getting enough oil through your new oil galleries, Niagara Falls imagery will leave you with a sense of comfort.

 

[Huskynoobee]

The reliability does not come from husky, it comes from all the aftermarket mods we must do to make them reliable or even run well for that matter. Without a tuner, they are about useless in the hills.

I beg to differ sir. My 449 is bone stock except for running on map II. I have not added the Zipty breather yet as I am waiting for the breather bottles to be finished.


Other than one TPS reset my bike works awesome from sea level to 8000'+ in cool forests and deep hot sand for over 1200 miles. I believe most people who have bought JD or other tuners have done so because they simply did what someone else said they had to in order to make it work.

I'd be happy to let you try and catch me in the hills on my poor old stock machine.