2012 smr511 suitability

[Norma Stitz]

Looking for suitable donor bikes and came across an smr511 husky.

Seems like they have promise but was wondering a few things.

Do they make a fit kit for this bike? I've seen reference to the te511 but don't see that kit for timbersleds.

Is the fork suitable?

Is the transmission geared well for tracks? I've heard they are more close ratio than is typical for dual sports.

 

[Robster]

Looking for suitable donor bikes and came across an smr511 husky.

Seems like they have promise but was wondering a few things.

Do they make a fit kit for this bike? I've seen reference to the te511 but don't see that kit for timbersleds.

Is the fork suitable?

Is the transmission geared well for tracks? I've heard they are more close ratio than is typical for dual sports.

TS have made a fit kit earlier for this bike. I have had a 449 myself and really liked it. The fork is same as a Yammi wr450, but with different setup. It needs maximum hard springs (as all forks) to work good. Transmission is really good for tracks and you have it correct. It is more close ration than typical for dual sports. I really liked it after I got it tuned right. But takes some time to get right though.

 

[Norma Stitz]

Yep I'm learning all about tuning an efi bike lately. With a power commander and the auto tune I'm having lots of fun trying different things on the laptop. Meanwhile I'm also tuning the Weber carb on my 32 year old Nissan pickup. Birds of different feathers. The fork on this smr is very different that the one they supply in the TE. It's a 52mm marzocchi with about 10" travel. It's very firm feeling compared to other dual sports I've owned. Not my fav for dirt or street but we shall see about snow. Very cool bike though and my GF seems to agree.

 

[Norma Stitz]

I seem to be having trouble hitting neutral by accident when I try to hit it hard off a stop. When I slow down and hold the shifter a sec it goes but it's annoying. Was thinking the lever was too high but if I lower it it will hit the frame.

 

[reflextruckliners]

Special Frame is required Timbersled said they would not make one.

You need a special frame to fit your bike. Husqvarna has a special swing arm for traction control. Your Swingarm bolt doesn't go all the way through your Swingarm like most dirt bikes. I have a 2013 TE Super Moto. Timbersled produced about 15 frames to fit your bike. Allen Magnum said they were discounted. I purchased a use frame. A new frame would have cost about a grand. I bought a used frame and a fit kit. Special frames only fit on 14 or older Timbesled Kits. If you are interested I know of a company that produces tube bending machines in My town and he might be able to make a copy of mine.

 

[Wheel House Motorsports]

^^ What he said, specific sub frames got made for them which are rare.

It would be FAR more advantageous to get anything but one of those if you are going to get it to snow bike.

 

[Grr]

Maybe just shop around, I'm sure another company will gladly make one. Mototrax is making me a right side drive frame for mine no questions asked.

Timbersled is one of the last kits I would buy in the first place so it was an easy path for me to take shopping elsewhere.

 

[Norma Stitz]

Yeah well I have the bike now so I'm stuck trying it. Mototrax said they would work with me on a solution as well so that was a factor in choosing them. It's a neat bike but I hate to admit that I may have been better off with a dirty dirt bike for dedicated snow build and not worry about street legal stuff. It's not that fun on street because it's really too quick which I got over a long time ago for street riding. I prefer the girlfriends scooter it turns out. But, it has a great close ratio trans, a big stator, juice clutch and e-start so these are the pluses.

I'm also a fabricator and stunt-welder with a great shop so I have some advantage there.

 

[wwillf01]

Yeah well I have the bike now so I'm stuck trying it. Mototrax said they would work with me on a solution as well so that was a factor in choosing them. It's a neat bike but I hate to admit that I may have been better off with a dirty dirt bike for dedicated snow build and not worry about street legal stuff. It's not that fun on street because it's really too quick which I got over a long time ago for street riding. I prefer the girlfriends scooter it turns out. But, it has a great close ratio trans, a big stator, juice clutch and e-start so these are the pluses.

I'm also a fabricator and stunt-welder with a great shop so I have some advantage there.

I am trying mototrax also on our second bike.. I think it has many advantages ... For me they made one for our beta and you can trade in your fit kit for bike changes... So they have been great to work with.


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[Grr]

Good, these really are small issues if you think about it. It is a good bike and has all the stuff you would need to add to anything else and is still useable in the summer. I would buy one, only have to figure out the problems once.

Since you can build stuff you know it won't be hard, not like doing a full tube back half on a drag car, full drivetrain swap, or any other big projects gear heads do! It's always worth it in he end IMO

 

[Norma Stitz]

Good, these really are small issues if you think about it. It is a good bike and has all the stuff you would need to add to anything else and is still useable in the summer. I would buy one, only have to figure out the problems once.

Since you can build stuff you know it won't be hard, not like doing a full tube back half on a drag car, full drivetrain swap, or any other big projects gear heads do! It's always worth it in he end IMO

Yeah, unless you have ADD like me, then you get 90% way through the project and quit after spending a lot of time and money getting there. It is a neat bike and has great power now that I've redone the fueling system. I raised the bars and now need to repad the seat I think.

Since the fuel goes in the back on these bikes do you guys think a front mount desert tank would be a good install? Brings total fuel to 5.3gal, or is it best to keep the weight aft and just use the jug on the track kit?