www.mototech.com.au/partFinder/fiche/husqvarna-husaberg/2022/fe-501-eu/wiring-harness I don`t know if that`s all you need, but from the description, it says “Includes everything you need to connect and drive.” oemdirtbikeparts.com/product/dirt-bike-lighting-upgrade-led-lights-4-blinkers-brake-light/husqvarna-2022-fe501/ Next on the list of tire choices you should expect. The FE501S comes with Continental TKC 80 tires. You probably know that these tires have an excellent reputation for their good off-road performance in the adventure world. It`s not the same story here. The Contis can do magic with a 400-pound, but they`re way too road-oriented for a bike like the FE. They offer so little traction in dirt that Husqvarna doesn`t even bother to install rim locks. They are included in the toolkit when you install full Knobies, which you need to do immediately. The performance of the Husky has the same nature of trail biking. That`s perfectly good enough – up to a point. It has a smooth, smooth throttle response with great torque and virtually none of the popping noises and interference typically associated with ultra-stylish, EPA-legal motorcycles.
That in itself is astonishing. The bike is ultra-quiet, which made us expect unpleasant flames and random flat spots. FE does none of that. If you really try, you can definitely stop it, but that`s the nature of any big-caliber four-stroke engine and has nothing to do with skinny mapping. At trail speed, the power output is excellent. However, if you turn it a little higher, it becomes a little flat. In addition, it is a rather pale version of the FC450. You have to pay somewhere for that silent escape ticket. Oh dang – that`s great! I`ll tear it up now and see what`s on it.
That`s great news – I`m excited to see how you did it! So far, I have set up a kit of different TUSK brand parts (wiring harness and handlebar switch so far). Just plan to wire the battery for everything. I also look at the neat rear and enduro plate of the Taco Moto. I`ll continue to use the factory headlight (I might need another bulb for Hi/Lo functionality, although I don`t think it`s necessary – probably wait for that for now). As for turn signals, I`ll probably make fork turn signals and attach them to the TUSK belt I have. Do you look like you built a harness from scratch? Looks good anyway! I don`t care where you honked the horn. I put it together piece by piece, and I think if I reuse the taillight I have (seems to have a third wire on the light shaft, although the factory wiring harness doesn`t give it anything), then I could add a few flat turn signals on the side of the current Traillight mount and all for less than the cost of Taco Moto`s tidy taillight alone. I also opted for the Enduro rearview mirror, which uses RAM support. Looks pretty awesome so far. Anyway.
It was a bunch of random/disorganized thoughts for you about where I am/what I`m thinking at this point. That seems to be the way we need to do it. Make/buy tableware, add the necessary components, and install it from there (while trying to use as many factory stuff as possible). I`ll probably end up setting up something similar just so that people with this bike have something documented from which to go in the future. Super useful info! I really appreciate it and I`m glad others are doing something similar. Get the unmuffled version of the bike and make it street legal against buying the road approval and get all the gadgets to regain performance. (Not that the “S” versions of these bikes don`t have enough power to have a good time as is). I just have to choose your poison, I think. Thank you again for your reply! I took all the legal street parts of a 2022 FE350s (except blinders, they`re not required in Idaho) and made an FX 350 route legal. Your bike would be even easier and much less money to rebuild because I added other hard parts that have nothing to do with the legal road, my bike had no lights at all, and you don`t need a stator upgrade. They already operate a 200-watt stator.
I have the FE 501 (without the S – no legal road). It has a headlight and a taillight, but that`s already the expanse. WHY IS IT SO GOOD? You probably already know that this bike has the reputation of being one of the most sought-after dual-sport bikes on the market. The price is accordingly: The RRP is $11,699. But considering the selection of tires, soft suspension, and clogged top performance, you`re right to wonder why. Despite all this, the FE501S remains a true off-road motorcycle homologated for the road. It weighs 248 pounds without fuel (but with mirrors), which is not that far from a 450 motocross bike. If you start doing this, everything else is forgivable and fixable. The bike can be launched in a curve like a motocrosser. You can work narrow paths and steep descents like a 300cc two-stroke engine. All the limitations that mean disaster for most dual-sport motorcycles are easily overcome. Get better tires and stiffen the suspension and you can take this bike to any off-road event or race in the country with a reasonable expectation of success.
However, you may need to invest in some safeguards. The license plate holder, which hangs behind the rear wheel, is just waiting to be sucked into the tire. The blinders are quite wobbly and the mirrors offer no bending or gift; They are just big metal sticks. All simple solutions that keep the aftermarket healthy and happy. If not, isn`t it a road-legal dual-sport bike (lights, etc.) directly from a dealership in North America? I ordered parts in Australia to have my WR450 homologated on the road (most of these dual sports are actually offered for sale there in the “Street Legal” configuration). Hey, guys! First post here. The research doesn`t really get anything useful, and it doesn`t seem to give much information from what I could find. I want to add a road homologation kit to my Husqvarna FE501 `22. Are there plug-and-play options? I noticed that there is a stack of closed wires behind the headlight at the front. Are they wires for lights? I haven`t removed the seat yet to see what wiring options are available there.
Overall, I`m looking for a decent experience like a factory with a street legal kit. I`m considering buying the Taco Moto Tidy Tail kit with the Enduro plate, but I don`t want to bite the ball on the kit if I can`t plug it in anywhere. I am happy to make a complete kit if needed, but if there are ways to use the harness that is already on the bike, then I would like to go that way too. Thanks guys! This is the FE 501S model. This bike is technically immediately legal on the road. The housings are designed to accommodate the shaft layouts and engine internals in the best possible position, centralizing the masses for an easy driving experience. High-pressure casting production processes result in thin but reliable wall thickness and minimal weight. One thing that is particularly fascinating about the FE501S is the gearbox. It`s a six-speed. Desert racers are known for converting the five speeds of their Austrian 450cc into this six-speed. It`s a great gearbox with good spacing; Husqvarna resisted the idea of producing an uneven, wide-ratio gearbox with high overdrive on the highway.
The gearbox is tight and aggressive. When you combine this with other factors, the nature of the husky market segment comes into evidence. A slim double sport veneer barely masks the true nature of the bike as a top off-road bike for the most serious riders. PARTS AND PACKAGE The 2021 Husqvarna FE501S dual-sport motorcycle is like a cross between the Husqvarna FE501 model and the KTM 500EXC dual-sport model. The Dual-Sport Husky has the same engine as the Dual-Sport KTM, but their chassis is very different. The Husky FE501 and 501S have boom suspension and frame geometry developed around this design. The KTM has PDS at the rear (no linkage).