Tomcycles New 2011 and now 2013 Husqvarna TE 310

[kenf]

I had the problem with the FAIL message on my TE. I solved it with a large rock at Mcnutt. Once the instrument panel was torn completely off the bike, it didn't say fail any more... I still can't quite figure out how I did that much damage to the dash without actually breaking the headlight or anything else around it.

Anyhow, my Trailtech speedo has no such messages, so I'm good.

 

[tomcycle]

FAIL what next?

FAIL what next?

So I keep getting a FAIL on the dash and wonder what I can do about it? Seems that you must have the propitiatory mikuni iBeat software and connectors to diagnose and clear any problems.

I make a few call and no one seems to have this set up at their shop, perhaps I did not phone the right shops but I felt that I had to find another route.

I work my way over to the Cafe Husky site http://www.cafehusky.com/ and start my search. To date the Cafe Husky site has never let me down, and this time was no exception. They had a great thread on the Husky/Mikuni injection and iBeat software. So I download a copy of the software and order the bits and pieces to make my own data cord to connect to the TE310


Below is the USB to OBD2 connection to an old XP machine. I have ordered the proper plugs but could not wait as the anticipation if this would work was too much

Simple plug only three wires required

Husky side of the connection that is behind the headlight

Nice long wire so my computer does not get in the way

First time connection and its up and running, you can see the yellow FAIL indicator

And I can see the history of the problems

Seeing I plan to keep both bikes for the foreseeable future I thought this software would be helpful.

An yes I suspect this will work with the other pre ktm husqvarnas with fuel injection

 

[LordEndo]

Wow.....well done!

 

[tomcycle]

Tomorrow we will test with the bike running

 

[sylvain]

Nice post!
So now I know what the plan for the weekend... Husky, MH, Ram and Beta. Busy WE.

the old part were warn or worn :Stir
Those big finger again :dr:

We need to equip you with a better computer too!

 

[tomcycle]

Again its been a long time since I posted in this thread, and since then this bike has been sold twice. This bike got a rebuilt engine and then was sold. It it did have a strange problem that I forgot about and it was traced down to a shorting wire in the wiring harness under the fuel tank. the bike would stall in the most inappropriate times. I do not know who the new owner is but the bike will be good value and lots of fun.

While waiting to get the engine rebuilt I went out and bought a second 2013 TE310. and I will continue this thread on the new bike

 

[tomcycle]

Here it is, my 2013 TE310 that I bought new from International MotoSports a few years ago, back on the bench in pieces. The bike itself has been really good,and the Keihin EFI really makes the bike run the way I think it should, no requirement for reprogramming or buy aftermarket stuff to make it run nice and smooth unlike the previous versions with the Mikuni EFI

I did and continue to have starter problems but now something has to be done.

Also am having a hesitation with the engine, of course this happens in the most inappropriate times

Here it is on the bench waiting for parts

DSCN4493 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

I have to say a few things about buying parts online. After calling two dealers and having vague and potentially misleading answers while trying to buy parts (so often we are told to support our local dealers) I did my usual and headed to the computer. In short order I found the information I was looking for (Cafe Husky) with the proper replacement part numbers. I phoned one of the dealers back and was quoted a price of almost 800 bucks and no estimate of when the parts might be in. This is for two gears, referred as the "starter gear kit" Started thinking I should remove the starter motor and make it a kick start only bike. Long story short I found the parts at https://www.motosport.com for 130.00 USD with free shipping to USA (they will not sell Husky Part outside of the USA) I have ordered the parts as I write this and should have them for the weekend and as usual I order more stuff too. because I could.

This is a picture of the starter gears that are the culprit of the hard starting. All the guys on the Cafe Husky site that changed these gears out have reported no more problems with hard starting, so we will see if this solves the problem. You can see the problem with the big ring gear as it is showing a lot of wear and damage. the worm gear looks like new, but the gears come as a kit so I will be changing both of them out.

So far it is a pretty easy job but you do need a special stator removal tool, also available on line amazon.ca for about 30.00 cdn.

DSCN4495 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr


DSCN4499 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr


DSCN4497 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr


While removing the stator I noticed a familiar problem that I have run into in the past. The stator connection showing serious signs of overheating and damage. I am going to replace this connector and I am going to cross my fingers that this might be the problem with the hesitation that I experience when the bike is hot. I am sure that I am not wasting my time by just doing this repair

DSCN4505 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

The bike side of the connector, hard to tell but two of the terminals are black and burned

DSCN4502 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

 

[tomcycle]

Got the ol 310 back together again and it starts like a dream with the new gears.

I re wired the stator to the regulator with new wire and heavy jacket (YELO), also installed new plugs. You will notice a aluminum heat shield on the wire by the exhaust, I found the wires seriously damage by heat and possible shorting out on the pipe as the wire jackets had melted from the heat. this should solve that problem.


DSCN4531 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr



You will notice the parts are from KTM. I am going to do a short plug for https://www.motosport.com This is an American company that sells lots of stuff including OEM Husqvarna. When I was quoted by two different Husky dealers here in Canada for these parts the price was going to be over 850.00. I have bought from Motosport in the past and remembered they sold Husky parts but would not ship them to Canada, obviously some kind of an agreement not to sell to Canadians. Cost for these parts was 189.50 CDN including shipping. Seems to me someone is making a lot of money along the line. Hard to support your local dealer when the internet is so easy to order from?

DSCN4532 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

 

[tomcycle]

Just a quick update on my TE310.

For the last year I was having a idling and poping problem, I tried just about everything and even spent money at the shop (two different shops) and to no success.

So these past couple of months with all the snow on the ground, I got to spend some time on one of my favorite forums Cafe Husky http://www.cafehusky.com/
After more than a couple of hours of reading posts I came across a guy with a similar problem. Shitty idle and popping on deceleration.
Seems in the Husky manual something got lost in translation.

Manual sez se below




It seems for some reason Husky does things a little different, This bike its turn left to close.
Well if I didnt screw this up all buy myself, last summer while riding the spences bridge area, when we are at higher altitudes I wanted the bike to have a slightly higher idle, I adjusted the bike on the trail but had no success. When I had some time I checked the manual and wanted to start from a know 0 point. So I closed the adjusting screw and opened 32 clicks. Guess what? I actually opened the adjustment then closed it 32 clicks.

The bike now ran like crap most of the time, rechecked my adjustment but nothing seemed to help. Two dealers also checked the bike and thought everything was adjusted properly. So for the next year I ran the bike and was only happy when running wide open. I actually got use to riding like this to the point I thought it was normal.

This winter I read that when Husky sez close the adjustment they mean turn left to close and open 32 clicks to the right (It works kinda like a old school Volume Control)

I was so excited to read this I went in early morning into the garage and made the change, and you know what, the bike runs like the day it was new.

I am now looking at having a great 2020 riding season on my TE310

 

[Querro89]

I have TE310 in a garage in my real estate in Cannes, can't wait to go there in 2 weeks and finally ride it to Monaco in a nice spring weather. Is anyone here from France? Do you want to join me in this ride?

 

[tomcycle]

I have TE310 in a garage in my real estate in Cannes, can't wait to go there in 2 weeks and finally ride it to Monaco in a nice spring weather. Is anyone here from France? Do you want to join me in this ride?

France eh, would be nice to see some pictures

 

[Rustic]

I would love to see pics from France too, my wife and I would like to ride the coast south.

 

[Querro89]

I would love to see pics from France too, my wife and I would like to ride the coast south.

This is a main Cannes road and promenade, during summer very busy place

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[Okkie]

Just a quick update on my TE310.

For the last year I was having a idling and poping problem, I tried just about everything and even spent money at the shop (two different shops) and to no success.

So these past couple of months with all the snow on the ground, I got to spend some time on one of my favorite forums Cafe Husky http://www.cafehusky.com/
After more than a couple of hours of reading posts I came across a guy with a similar problem. Shitty idle and popping on deceleration.
Seems in the Husky manual something got lost in translation.

Manual sez se below

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It seems for some reason Husky does things a little different, This bike its turn left to close.
Well if I didnt screw this up all buy myself, last summer while riding the spences bridge area, when we are at higher altitudes I wanted the bike to have a slightly higher idle, I adjusted the bike on the trail but had no success. When I had some time I checked the manual and wanted to start from a know 0 point. So I closed the adjusting screw and opened 32 clicks. Guess what? I actually opened the adjustment then closed it 32 clicks.

The bike now ran like crap most of the time, rechecked my adjustment but nothing seemed to help. Two dealers also checked the bike and thought everything was adjusted properly. So for the next year I ran the bike and was only happy when running wide open. I actually got use to riding like this to the point I thought it was normal.

This winter I read that when Husky sez close the adjustment they mean turn left to close and open 32 clicks to the right (It works kinda like a old school Volume Control)

I was so excited to read this I went in early morning into the garage and made the change, and you know what, the bike runs like the day it was new.

I am now looking at having a great 2020 riding season on my TE310

Hi there , great bike ! I purchased one six months ago and love it. Only problem I have is hard starting when hot. Sometimes it will fire up but most of time I struggle . I will set my idle 32 clicks clockwise in the morning and see how it goes. Also had backfire on deceleration.