Husaberg 450 FE does not want to work

rd07luis · 03-02-2013, 11:22 AM

Hi guys,

After a jet wash the bike doesn't want to start. The batery is good and the start engine is runing, have fuel.
What should I look for ?
Thanks for your help.

LD

4ReelMoto · 03-02-2013, 12:02 PM

How high did you have the pressure set on the power (jet) washer?
Did you have the seat off when washing? If so, make sure the starter solenoid is still connected properly.
You mentioned that the battery is good, have you made sure you have at least 10.6 V while trying to start?, the Husa's fuel injection can be temperamental in regards to this.
I replaced the stock battery with a Shorai not long after the bike was new and this problem has never happened since.

AustinJake · 03-02-2013, 03:29 PM

On my Husky TE 450, water infiltrated my gear position sensor, and the bike would not start or if it started it would die immediatley when put into gear, Check to see if you have a gear position sensor on the bike.

FamilyRider · 03-02-2013, 05:42 PM

I have heard of others having trouble when the spark plug wire gets wet. Apparently water gets down inside the cap.

Off the grid · 03-02-2013, 08:33 PM

I ruined my stator by using a pressure washer, even by being careful.

Never, ever again.

Huskylove · 03-02-2013, 08:35 PM

Check the clutch disconnect switchy thing...I had that happen to my husky 450 2006. Wouldn't start wouldn't start, new battery, wouldn't start...figured her out eventually.

rd07luis · 03-03-2013, 11:33 AM

Thanks guys I will check all the possibilities.

Jacl-Kampuchea · 03-03-2013, 11:38 AM

Simply a water infused contact somewhere.

Every bike wash where I live has an air gun and if a bike won't start they just blast every point where water could cause a fault - spark plug, kill switch, sidestand switch, clutch switch etc. . .

Fixes everything. Alternatively, leave it alone for 24 hours so the water can dry out and it will likely start then.

kdennan · 03-03-2013, 02:58 PM

listen to the manufacturer
NEVER PRESSURE WASH
If you want the bike spic and span, use Motoclean by motorex. spray on and rinse off with GENTLE stream from a garden hose.

rd07luis · 03-04-2013, 02:23 PM

Once again thanks for all your help.

Today I start to do a check and the fuel pump was disconected with the water or when taking out the air filter.
Problem solved

03-02-2013, 11:22 AM	#1
rd07luis ^OP KTM REBUÇADO Joined: Apr 2007 Oddometer: 34	Husaberg 450 FE does not want to work Hi guys, After a jet wash the bike doesn't want to start. The batery is good and the start engine is runing, have fuel. What should I look for ? Thanks for your help. LD

03-02-2013, 03:29 PM	#3
AustinJake TE450-KLE-FXDWG Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Austin, TX Oddometer: 2,741	On my Husky TE 450, water infiltrated my gear position sensor, and the bike would not start or if it started it would die immediatley when put into gear, Check to see if you have a gear position sensor on the bike. __________________ ____________________________________ Get fit. Stay safe. Enjoy life. Learn something to help someone in need.

03-02-2013, 05:42 PM	#4
FamilyRider Adventurer Joined: Dec 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Oddometer: 18	I have heard of others having trouble when the spark plug wire gets wet. Apparently water gets down inside the cap. __________________ -------------------------------- 2010 Husaberg FE450

03-02-2013, 08:33 PM	#5
Off the grid Needs to STFU Joined: Jan 2008 Location: That buzzing in your earhole, CA. Oddometer: 7,778	I ruined my stator by using a pressure washer, even by being careful. Never, ever again. __________________ Wedding = $25,000 Divorce = $500 Brazilian 2nd wife = Priceless 2007 Triumph Tiger 1050 ABS

03-02-2013, 08:35 PM	#6
Huskylove Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Location: SF Bay Oddometer: 54	Check the clutch disconnect switchy thing...I had that happen to my husky 450 2006. Wouldn't start wouldn't start, new battery, wouldn't start...figured her out eventually. __________________ 96 Xr600r, 644cc 10.5:1 Je, megacycle cam/rockers, fcr41 sudco, custom exhaust and a set of 17's <motor and frame for sale PM me

03-02-2013, 12:02 PM	#2
4ReelMoto Seasoned Rider Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Motoring Michigan Oddometer: 1	How high did you have the pressure set on the power (jet) washer? Did you have the seat off when washing? If so, make sure the starter solenoid is still connected properly. You mentioned that the battery is good, have you made sure you have at least 10.6 V while trying to start?, the Husa's fuel injection can be temperamental in regards to this. I replaced the stock battery with a Shorai not long after the bike was new and this problem has never happened since.

03-03-2013, 11:33 AM	#7
rd07luis ^OP KTM REBUÇADO Joined: Apr 2007 Oddometer: 34	Thanks guys I will check all the possibilities.

03-03-2013, 11:38 AM	#8
Jacl-Kampuchea Booze Merchant Joined: Sep 2010 Location: I see Drunk People. Oddometer: 547	Simply a water infused contact somewhere. Every bike wash where I live has an air gun and if a bike won't start they just blast every point where water could cause a fault - spark plug, kill switch, sidestand switch, clutch switch etc. . . Fixes everything. Alternatively, leave it alone for 24 hours so the water can dry out and it will likely start then. __________________ CambodiaYeah!

03-03-2013, 02:58 PM	#9
kdennan Stinky Pinky Joined: May 2010 Location: Home of the Woodchuck Oddometer: 318	listen to the manufacturer NEVER PRESSURE WASH If you want the bike spic and span, use Motoclean by motorex. spray on and rinse off with GENTLE stream from a garden hose.

03-04-2013, 02:23 PM	#10
rd07luis ^OP KTM REBUÇADO Joined: Apr 2007 Oddometer: 34	Once again thanks for all your help. Today I start to do a check and the fuel pump was disconected with the water or when taking out the air filter. Problem solved

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