2022 Husqvarna FE350S Oil Change DIY & Maintenance

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[@mrcras7257]

Thanks for the video, just bought a 2024 FE350 and am about to do my first change.

[@TrackOurJourney]

congrats on the new bike! It's a really fun bike

[@DUNEATV]

I did too! Mine is the FE350 “W” is yours also?

[@gabrielmolinar4901]

@@DUNEATV what the difference I got fe 350s

[@gabrielmolinar4901]

Just recently 2024 and I’m about to do my maintenance

[@OMG_Tater]

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!!! I just purchased a 21’ Husqvarna ef350s and it didn’t come with any manuals and this video will be a lifesaver for me! Thank you thank you thank you!!! 🙏🏼

[@TrackOurJourney]

Glad it helped 😁

[@basementracer]

Nice job guys. Glad to see you pre oiled the filter per the manual.

[@miniminamanmina3715]

I have a 2021 FE 350 S here in NJ . Did not see much or any shavings the first two oil changes . Still on second oil change at 140 miles waiting for better weather to get her out. One nice handling bike.

[@wyattwagner336]

Hey how has the bike been for you don't know which part of NJ you in I am in south and wanted to see how the bikes been for you? Been thinking about picking one up myself. Thanks!

[@tylerclees6226]

Great video, I have a 21 fe 350 and have been using the Motorex synthetic, past two times I changed the oil I was quite overdue and both times I drained it the oil looked new like I didn’t even need to change it, good stuff.

[@TrackOurJourney]

Oh wow that's great. It does also depend on the user and how you use it 🙂. But yeah that frequent interval is a little tedious for me

[@MrMarkWilley]

That’s a good tip on the “Run the bike for a minute” before the sight glass will measure correctly. I just did the break-in oil change on a BMW G310R and found that I also had to wait a few minutes *after* the initial run to let the oil level stabilize in the sight glass.

[@Ac22768]

Tip? It’s standard procedure.

[@herbiesnerd]

No need to lay the bike on it’s side at all. Keep 2 or 3 new filters on hand stored in an oil filled mason jar ready to go for next time. Pre-saturated. This shows you why you always change the break in oil very early ON ANY NEW ENGINE. You don’t need to wait until 465 miles for the next oil change. I did my 2nd oil change at 200 miles, then started to follow the schedule at 465. Each oil change it gets cleaner and cleaner as the wearing surfaces get broken in. I didn’t like the idea of riding over 400 miles with shavings still circulating around. That’s a really nice bike. Enjoy it!

[@TrackOurJourney]

Thank you for such great info!

[@Jordz711]

Great effort guys 👏

[@TrackOurJourney]

Thank you 😀

[@andrewsoldan6050]

nice, 1 liter of oil is together with that 0.3 inside oil filter so you add remaining 0,7 liter to main case right?

[@TrackOurJourney]

yes

[@JoonesAdventuresMC]

Oh, imagine to have to lay the 750/850 on it’s side for doing an oil change. They are a little heavier to lay down controlled and to raise up again I guess.

[@TrackOurJourney]

I wish we didn't have to lay down the bike even for this little one 😂.

[@JoonesAdventuresMC]

@@TrackOurJourney I can understand that, It looks like a strange construction.

[@brownies-midlifeadventure]

Laugh.... the joy of a smaller bike, just lay it over.... I use to do the same thing on my DRZ400 😎👍 Enjoying the service series, thanks mate.

[@TrackOurJourney]

It's like a toy compared to the bigger ADV bikes 😂. It cannot carry much though so not a great motocamping bike unless you don't bring anything lol. Real Bear Grylls camping.

[@brownies-midlifeadventure]

@@TrackOurJourney 😅Bear Grylls

[@kgouldsk]

Why are you wanting to use a crowfoot wrench instead of an extension on your torque wrench? Ah, I see, for the oil bung, not for the screen plug.

[@ok2x]

Nice video!!!! Thx

[@yarismastudio]

How to manage oil change during long traveling, since it based on hour operation machine

[@TrackOurJourney]

Since this bike can't carry too much heavy load. It would be better option to plan stops to places that sell the oil. But pack the tools and filter.

[@nickg2431]

Hi enjoyed the video,just a quick question.Does the manual recommend laying it on its side and fillng the oil filter with oil??Thanks nice bike,im hoping to have one soon!

[@TrackOurJourney]

Yes iirc but read the comments by herbie down below. Someone suggested his technique so you don't have to lay it on it's side.

[@geofffelsing1283]

Hey I am about to buy a 2020 fe 350s with 500 kms on it and i am worried that the first owner hasn't changed the oil for the break in. Question: When did you guys stop seeing shavings and from the first to third oil change; how much did the shavings dissipate ? Thank you for your help.

[@TrackOurJourney]

Hey Geoff, we haven't changed the oil more than once because I am still recovering from surgery this entire time. Not sure what your experience was but I've worked on many vehicles and motorcycles old and new in the past and when they are new there's always a little bit of shavings but they dissipate over time. I've not really had issues with that happening. Wow only 500 kms. Why they selling it?

[@geofffelsing1283]

@@TrackOurJourney not sure why they are selling it; it's at a dealer. Thanks for the insight and reply

[@TrackOurJourney]

@@geofffelsing1283 np the bike is amazing. Honestly it's expensive imo but it's really fun offroad compared to my 701 enduro because it's so much lighter. I didn't like it as a commuter much because it's not comfortable comfortable as my 701 though.

[@geofffelsing1283]

@@TrackOurJourney good to know thanks

[@XVENDETTA100]

So how often you should change engine oil based on manual instruction on fe350 s ? I am considering between crf300l and 2023 fe350s.... Anything that i should noted for both of it ?

[@TrackOurJourney]

Hi Hendra, if you are lazy like me, I will choose the honda crf because it is cheaper and maintenance interval is longer as in i think around 4k miles? Not sure but regular bike internvals between oil changes. instead of every 15 hours per the husqvarna service manual for the FE 350s. although fe350 is way lighter 250 lbs vs 337 lbs wet weight. the fe350s is more of a real dirt bike in terms of maintenance which means more frequent maintenance and if that doesn't bother you then it's a great bike. I like it, even though it's not my bike, I take it from kyle all the time and it's fun to ride it off road. definitely not as cheap as the honda, meaning if you need parts, also more expensive. Also 350 is very tall, but if that doesnt bother you either then it's all good. Good luck! -Pam

[@XVENDETTA100]

@@TrackOurJourney 4k miles .??man that's huge difference.... In crf300L ....it's 7767 miles (around 12.500 km)

[@TrackOurJourney]

That's even better!

[@MobMoto]

Awesome guys! What size is the mosko moto you have on there, is that an 80 or a 40?

[@TrackOurJourney]

The 80L but this is the older version. This isn't the revolver so you cannot twist the panniers up or down. But it fits okay. It fits better on the 701. The reckless 80 is already too small for motocamping compared to the Backcountry panniers lol. I don't think i can do reckless 40. And especially Kyle 🤣 he CANNOT pack light 🤣🤣🤣. I can see the 40s doing ok for hotelling. But then if the 80 fits. Might as well use the bigger one.

[@MobMoto]

@@TrackOurJourney Yes, the rackless systems are less capacity for sure. it's tough to downsize.

[@springfish169]

@@TrackOurJourney I have the exact same bike and run the Mosko 80L Revolvers on it. Install the True North rack and they fit like a glove!

[@TrackOurJourney]

@@springfish169 thanks I'll be checking that out!

[@junkazama9149]

cool video stay safe

[@TrackOurJourney]

You too!

[@mattiasbjornstrom6717]

I just bought one fe 350 2023, the user manual says “check the valve clearance” Do you really need to ? 😮

[@TrackOurJourney]

Yes is it better to check it it you want to keep the engine longer. If you dont really smashj on it or beat it up or ride it aggressively then maybe you can be relaxed in the maintenance. But if you ride aggressive and beat the engine, it's better to keep the recommended maintenance schedule. I have been meaning to do a video on valve clearance for this bike, but haven't found the time lately. Congrats on your new bike!

[@mattiasbjornstrom6717]

Thanks! I’m not racer so, I just change the oil tomorrow and I will be fine on that 👍

[@mattiasbjornstrom6717]

Not Good, the magnet on oil plug was broken. Broken near the bolt. 😑

[@TrackOurJourney]

oh no, I hope your local Husqvarna KTM store has the bolt replacement in stock so you can replace it right away.

[@footworkorange2097]

I am wondering: I want to buy an fe 350 and use it 90% in the city and then maybe go through the woods on the weekend. Do you think I still need to pay attention to the 10-15 hrs oil change interval or this only meant for heavy enduro action? for cruising it seems a bit crazy to me. thanks :)

[@TrackOurJourney]

Imho, you can slack off a bit if you dpnt use it for its intended purposes. As evidenced by another comment here on this video. If you go smash on it in the woods frequently, then you should be doing the maintenance more diligently. Hope that helps!

[@roccotinnirello409]

I would recommend that you change the oil after the first 2 hours of easy riding. Then 5 hours then 10 hours. Then check the oil at the next 10 hours and maybe you can stretch it. If you do that it will run forever

[@connorj6325]

How’s much oil goes in a 2019 fe 350 ?

[@TrackOurJourney]

1L

[@gareth5494]

So is it 0.3 litre on top of the 1 litre or 1 litre in total iv just got a fe 350 confused already lol

[@TrackOurJourney]

1 L total i was also confused 😕 lol

[@geofffelsing1283]

Shavings?

[@TrackOurJourney]

There were shavings iirc.

[@geofffelsing1283]

@@TrackOurJourney shavings from what?

[@TrackOurJourney]

This website better explains the reason. as you keep the maintenance going later on you see less if even no more shavings after the first break in service. (of course later on (many miles later...) you may see it again, but then that would then be more of a concern). www.motorcyclistonline.com/how-much-debris-is-normal-in-oil-after-motorcycle-break-in/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CIt's%20possible%20this%20material%20may,oil%20changes%2C%E2%80%9D%20adds%20Ethell. "“It’s possible this material may be due to machining or assembly debris left in the engine that wasn’t knocked loose or picked up initially by the magnet,” says Wright. “He will probably see more (debris on the magnet) in the next two oil changes,” adds Ethell. So the consensus is that it’s not uncommon for an engine to keep spitting out swarf and break-in debris long after its initial service."

[@geofffelsing1283]

@@TrackOurJourney Sounds like a bad start for a high maintenance engine. Thanks for the reply and info Where are you guys located?

[@TrackOurJourney]

San Francisco

[@SH-xq4dq]

Why on earth is there so much metal flake in the oil of these bikes , I’d have thought engineering tolerances should have eliminated that ?

[@SH-xq4dq]

Not unhappy just want to understand as thinking of getting a fe350 as first off-road bike …..

[@TrackOurJourney]

I also think they are just so overpriced :/

[@TrackOurJourney]

It's not a first offroad bike. Kyle has had other offroad bikes before this one.

[@carlopuquirre3506]

I barely had metal shavings in mine, I was surprised, great bike by the way

[@TrackOurJourney]

@@carlopuquirre3506 thank you!