Ride report for '09 70 degree engines

know_fear

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I'm contemplating replacing my '89 KLR650 with one of the new FE570 machines. All of the reports I've heard give them high praise for handling, suspension and torque but I'm still in the dark about vibration on the road.Can someone comment on bar virations? How far could you go at110KMH before your hands go to sleep? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
 
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I remember seeing this when it came out, but I honestly don't know a sole with one.

Be interesting to see what people think. I know some people don't like the way the engine hangs out front like the Beemer 450.
 
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tomcycle wrote:
Can you licence the husaberg fe570?
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Tom, funny you asked that. I just came from Maple Rdige KTM. According to the salesman (Stan?), he told me you can still licence pretty much anything you want as long as it has a NVIS & the NVIS does not say "For Off-Road Use Only" on it. They just sent a 300 XC-W 2-stroke out the door plated & insured.

Of course if ICBC decides to screw you in the future is anyone's guess. One would think that once insurance is given it might be hard to take it away, I dunno...
 
know_fear

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I was at the Husaberg dealership in Summerland a few days ago. They assured me all the paperwork is in order and it would be straightforward to register and insure but I was hoping to find someone thats actually done it before forking over $10K. It's a little too much bikefor me toonly ride it on the Vedder Mtn trails :shock:.
 
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Pat, Mark, and I were down stateside in the spring and had the opportunity to demo the new Berg's from Tasky's at their annual demo day ---> at a private track even!

Mark and I rode the 570, and Pat rode the 450.

I found the 570 an amazing bike. It had quite a bit more punch than my TE610 and handled the demo track with ease. I found myself hitting the jumps harder than I would have with my Husky. It soaked up everything!

I have no idea what it would have been like on the highway, but I doubt you could find a bike better for some hardcore dualsport use.
 
know_fear

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I guess it's highway manners are a moot point. According to the other thread about compliance stickers they can't be insured with ICBC. Bummer.
 
klrroo

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I went from a 2008 klr to a 2007 FE550 and the FE seems to have less vibrations on the road. It is obviously not as planted when a semi passes you but it handles great in my opinion. You will not regret getting the berg.:hb:
 
09berg

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I had no problem plating my 2009 570fe. Walked into the dealer,bought the bike,put a street kit on it,registered and insured it,then rode it home. The bike is fantastic. Going to change up the gearing next season so it is a little more hyw friendly. For the short runs on the road and a lot of bush riding the bike is better then i could have imagined. Too bad right now i have to go out and shovel the snow off my driveway.
 
know_fear

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When I started this thread in Oct. '09 my concern was vibration at hwy speeds but I gave up on the idea after finding they weren't really road legal. After more research on this site about running RUM bikes on the road I decided to take a chance and get one plated before ICBC pulled the plug. I'm banking on the hope that my bike will be "grandfathered" if they decide to get serious about compliance issues.
I went with the FE390 thinking that it would be better on the tight trails than the 450 or 570 versions. It also saves money on insurance by being under 400cc. A bike under 400cc costs about 60% of what a 401 or up bike is for insurance.
These bikes have 3 settings for fuel injection mapping and can be radically de-tuned while out on the trail so the larger engines would probably be just fine on gnarly trails. I'm still happy with the output of the 390 but I have only used the reduced power setting once on a snotty, leaf covered trail. Having more power would be handy for FSR's but I'd probably pay for it with the occasional get off.
I've installed an auto clutch, aux. fuel tank (200km range) and lots of armour. I'm hoping Santa will bring me a GPS then I'll be ready for serious exploring.
 
09berg

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I have noticed some vibration at the 100km plus cruising but i have not done a lot of it.I am thinking of changing the gearing becuase i hope to be riding more road next season. Overall how do you like your Husaberg? I love everything about my 570.
 
Big Booger

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The new 2011 FE has dot tires mirrors and signals etc. International claims these new models are TC compliant. I love my 570. I kept my KLR for commuting and FSR only rides. Ya know, sit down rides. The FE ( F for four stroke and E for enduro) is built for aggressive riders but is very controllable for any rider. the fuel injection is super smooth and the intake is pointed right at your face so all you hear is the sexy growl of air and fuel being delivered to their demise by a symphony of rollerized valves to the nearly 12 to one compression chamber.
I wouldn't expect a 250 lb bike to be a good hwy bike. Its not comfy for sit down commuting and wheelies effortlessly in any gear. Plastics are cheap to replace and spark plug, fuses and airbox are all accessible without tools.
Bottom line is before, during and after a blast on my Berg you cannot wipe the shit eating grin off my face.
 
know_fear

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Big Booger said:
the fuel injection is super smooth and the intake is pointed right at your face so all you hear is the sexy growl of air and fuel being delivered to their demise by a symphony of rollerized valves to the nearly 12 to one compression chamber.
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You're a poet Booger:clap: What's not to like.....they're a great machine.
 
09berg

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Has anyone put a safari tank or any larger tank on their 570? Other than the obvious benefit of more fuel, what do you like or dislike about the tank you have?
 
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Call Don Hatton at Duncan Motorsports. He set up a 570 for the Baja 1000 in the fall and finished well. He would have won his class but his team stopped for an hour to assist an injured rider and lost 4 places. www.justgastanks.com has a large tank for the Husaberg and I believe this is what Don installed on his bike.
 
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We are the Canadian dealer for Safari tanks and ran one of the large ones on our 570 Baja race bike, worked great, fairly easy installation.
We also ran one on Nicks 390 pre ride bike with no problems. I ran the Safari sub frame tank on my 450 it worked great also. Installation of the sub frame tank took a little longer but again was fairly simple.

On another topic
As a dealer I may sound biased however putting myself at risk, I can tell you the Husabergs are the best bikes I have ever ridden bar none, I enjoy them so much I purchased 1 of each size and I ride them all. We used one of each size in the Baja 1000, Nick used his 390 for pre riding I rode my 450 the bikes ran at speeds of 120 km for 6 to 8 hours per day for a week straight we never had a single problem with the bikes.
Our 570 race bike performed exceptional, we are planning on running it again in the Vegas Reno race in August.
We have done some re-mapping to them and the bikes come alive.
If you want more information or advice on tuning the Husabergs you can contact me at [email protected]
Don
 
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