2024 HUSQVARNA FE501W FIRST LOOK WALK AROUND

[@campendurodbz7403]

So awesome you picked this up, exactly the bike I’m looking at. Can’t wait to see what you do with it. Checking KZbin every day hoping you post about. Love Taco Moto!!! ❤

[@TACOMOTOCO]

Lots of content in the works w this machine

[@ememcleaning4543]

Great video and thank you for sharing. Do you ever have any starting issues from cold. Getting the s model this Tuesday but I heard some stories about starting the bike is a pain???

[@BushmanCanuck]

Needs a more cold crank rating battery from what I hear. Dab the start button to prime before full start helps.

[@BennyTygohome]

You a gentleman's racer now with those sophisticated graphics 🌝

[@TACOMOTOCO]

Guess you’re right

[@robsonenduro3316]

BTW I wonder how you can use whole fuel in the tank when fuel pump is located in so awkward place...

[@mototrailz]

Hey Mike what do you think about the fact that the fuel pump is located so high in the tank. How we gonna get the fuel from the lower part of the. tank at the bottom. Reduced range?

[@TACOMOTOCO]

Taco moto has a solution coming soon

[@jeff40]

I'm with you on the linkage. That's the #1 reason I'll always have a hard time getting rid of my 2011 KTM-300xc as it was the last year KTM had pds on it's 250,300xc models. It's do for a top end rebuild but it's still stone reliable! I'm just a shade over 6' tall but at 53 yrs. old i'm having a tough time flat footing my old 300xc so when I purchase a street & trail bike it just may have to be the Husqvarna FE-501s. I've read were they sit a tiny bit lower than the KTM 500exc-f so with a aftermarket low seat + I believe it would be easy to slightly lower the rear shock due to the linkage.

[@oldmitch100]

Do you think having a single sump for the transmission and motor is a disadvantage longevity wise versus the beta 500 RS having separate oil supplies?

[@jashley5899]

So there’s really no difference in the performance of the S and W versions?

[@stangindude99]

So the w model is missing all of the corked up parts? I am assuming it’s better since it’s all done and just needs street legal cert with all of the parts you’d upgrade anyways?

[@GregSamborski]

Torque values - love it! Wish these and the KTM equivalent could be plated in Canada.

[@christopherbassit6896]

You guys don’t get a street legal fe 501?

[@BushmanCanuck]

​@@christopherbassit6896 we do

[@christopherbassit6896]

@@BushmanCanuck sick

[@MotoPeWee]

Nice! What is the service interval in 2024 models?

[@travishimself1973]

No quickshifter and map switch kinda sucks. I assume they are still on the dual sport model though??

[@TACOMOTOCO]

Race models have it only

[@manuelavila1872]

I'm curious if the subframe can be swapped on a 23 model to the new style.

[@TACOMOTOCO]

No

[@andrewarnott6112]

Quick shift, map switch and traction control of all Australian fe's standard

[@adventurercalvin]

The map, traction control and quick shifter switch might be available in North America. I was at a KTM dealer in British Columbia yesterday and they had a 2024 500 exc six days there and it had the switch.

[@TACOMOTOCO]

Less cross our fingers. Lots of mixed reports out there but we’re fully hopeful it happens

[@SingleSpeederLife]

My dealer got me a switch… Plugged it in and all the lights came on. Couldn’t change anything. I’m in the USA

[@TACOMOTOCO]

@@SingleSpeederLife powered but not operable

[@SingleSpeederLife]

@@TACOMOTOCO exactly

[@BushmanCanuck]

I got mine remapped and added a switch 💪🏽

[@ToddRanson]

behind the headlight there are some wires that have been capped off. Anyidea what they are for?

[@TACOMOTOCO]

Ground bus

[@georgeisenbarg8302]

so mike can you plate the off road version in nevada?

[@TACOMOTOCO]

With our dual sport kit yes

[@MC0386]

Beautiful bike! Now get the taco sauce all over it!

[@TACOMOTOCO]

On it 🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@scottforti3194]

Is the transmission the same as the previous year 500 in terms of gear ratio 5th gear in particular?

[@Anatoli50]

No. All KTM/ Husky bikes now use the same 6 speed box, based on the 300 2T transmission. The exception is the 150 and smaller bikes. The new tranny has a first gear between the old XC and XCW, and even spacing all the way up. No big gap between 5th and 6th. The new Pankl built box is excellent: I have it on my 2024 TE 300.

[@scottforti3194]

@@Anatoli50 this is the info I’ve been looking for sir! can you please help me figure out if it’s possible to put that transmission in my 2023 500 or just fix-the 5th gear being so close to 4th and too far from 6 issue? What would it take?

[@TACOMOTOCO]

This new tranny is utter perfection in ratio and shift smoothness

[@MudFarmers]

If not street legal,why keep the oxy sensor,vapor canister,etc?You didn't cover the can tip,spark arrester?

[@TACOMOTOCO]

Good point Let’s do that in an upcoming video

[@DesertVetRider]

Blue with sparkles! 😂 I mean, how can one pass up on that?! Waiting on my 24 501S to arrive! If the pump is higher in the tank, then what about the fuel that is below that? Is that fuel even considered usable?

[@TACOMOTOCO]

Taco moto has a solution coming for that soon

[@DesertVetRider]

​@TACOMOTOCO Great! I just got my 2024 501s yesterday. Now time for some of that taco hot sauce!

[@pauliemars]

Does anyone have a solution to the major fuel pick up issue on these bikes yet?

[@Bromdino]

Are these street legal or can they be turned into a street legal bike ?

[@TACOMOTOCO]

The W doesn’t have a street legal title However, if your state allows for conversion of a dirt bike into a street bike then you can seek a plate

[@andrewsoldan6050]

KTM also has alu subframe, linkage is easily covered and protected by proper e.g. acerbis skid plate. I prefer linkage better. The reason this bike is all new I went with 2023 FE 2023, don't want to be KTM beta tester LOL Dude, all emission stuff should be taken off.

[@TACOMOTOCO]

For many riders the equipment provides the benefits noted

[@andrewsoldan6050]

@@TACOMOTOCO what equipment? what it does have that previous model doesn't? except new, unproven engine of course. anyway I hope it will work good for you.

[@stevefowler2112]

i wonder how much weight all the pollution and computer/electronics/battery weigh?

[@SingleSpeederLife]

Bummer on the map switch info. Just picked up a 24exc-f 2weeks ago. Dealer called me last week and said the map switch is in. Sounds like I wasted money buying a switch.

[@TACOMOTOCO]

Ask him to re flash your ecu for it see what he says

[@SingleSpeederLife]

Will do@@TACOMOTOCO

[@SingleSpeederLife]

You called it. Picked up the map switch today. All the lights came on the switch. Couldn’t change anything. Dealer is looking into it.

[@miajerz1863]

Just bought one myself. However…… you really need to pronounce your ride. It kills me to hear you say “Hus (ka) varna. No A bud. Husq varna. If you can just get that tongue twister resolved, we will have happiness within the universe. Lol.😢 safe riding my friend.

[@Matt-zn4zp]

For the love of God! It’s not Husq “a” varna! There’s no “a” between the q and v of the word Husqvarna…. Sorry I had too… sweet bike!! Keep up the good work! I really like my FE350.

[@TACOMOTOCO]

Noted Thanks 🤜🏽🤛🏽

[@Matt-zn4zp]

@@TACOMOTOCOhahah sorry don’t take it personal. After reading what I wrote it came across harshly. My bad… love your channel and everything your doing for the sport!! Thanks for all your insight on the new bikes!!

[@TACOMOTOCO]

All good my man. Hard to say, easy to ride 🤘🏽

[@Matt-zn4zp]

@@TACOMOTOCOhell yeah brother! 🤘

[@jasonbell114]

For the love of god !! Great walk around been waiting for this one 👍

[@moxomcreativeadventures7722]

Hoosq-warna

[@torch47xx70]

Not huskavarna

[@jeff40]

I'm with you on the linkage. That's the #1 reason I'll always have a hard time getting rid of my 2011 KTM-300xc as it was the last year KTM had pds on it's 250,300xc models. It's do for a top end rebuild but it's still stone reliable! I'm just a shade over 6' tall but at 53 yrs. old i'm having a tough time flat footing my old 300xc so when I purchase a street & trail bike it just may have to be the Husqvarna FE-501s. I've read were they sit a tiny bit lower than the KTM 500exc-f so with a aftermarket low seat + I believe it would be easy to slightly lower the rear shock due to the linkage.