23 Husqvarna FE501S First Impressions | Mods

[@pooptyschmoopty]

Found you because my friend is looking at this bike but the fact that you make these bids for your kids is freaking awesome, just got a klr650 and I might have to start doing this as I have a 9year old step-daughter and a 1 year old daughter......seems like really good therapy too!

[@dadmode5545]

Thanks! It’s important they know my antics so they don’t wake up one day and see a 60 year old serious man and wonder where my youth went 🤣

[@pooptyschmoopty]

@Dad Mode right!? Now we have video proof instead of the old saying "back in my day" Lmaooo these kids don't know what they have coming!

[@fredsmith4438]

That car that was pulling out in front of you brought back memories of how I was hit and lost part of my left foot.

[@1972treA]

Congratulations on the new scooter

[@JJthejetplane-in7ii]

Loved the video, found it very helpful as I just picked myself up a 501s. What kind of plate holder is that, is that the tacomoto tidy tail?

[@dadmode5545]

It’s the sickass I think lol. Taco moto has a couple and they are all solid.

[@WALTERRIFIC]

I don't remember the Dad Mode song sounding like that.

[@dadmode5545]

My brother writes, performs, and produces music so I asked him to send me one of his songs without vocals 👌🏻

[@MiddleagedMoto]

Cool video 👍 I have the same bike and love it.

[@dadmode5545]

Right on!

[@ADyess086]

What’s the service intervals like?

[@peterlachmann9307]

What mirrors are those?

[@dadmode5545]

Arrow CRG on Rottweiler mounts. They are pricey but best on the market. Glass clarity is even superb to anything I’ve ever used.

[@Mlyons419]

Great vid. cant seem to make my mind up between this bike and TE300. never owned a 2 stroke. and plus you can tag a 2 stroke for the road now. Only thing that issues me is the Maintenace interval times on the 500's. Mainly be doing wood riding and short distance road rides. ( I also own a XR650L) Also, how does this bike do in first gear on slow single track. any stalling problems? Thanks, Matt

[@dadmode5545]

For a stock bike, even without an ecu, it was one of the best performance bikes I’ve had. First gear is great but that’s really preference. I hard enduro and hare scramble mine on top of regular road and bdr stuff. Haven’t felt a need to change gearing. No flame outs but I also put the get ecu on it after break in. A TE300 would be slightly better in woods but terrible on the road.

[@Mlyons419]

@@dadmode5545 thanks for the reply. What is the best ecu to get?

[@dadmode5545]

@Mlyons419 TACO Moto GET ECU with WiFi dongle is best

[@aaww2459]

Great vid! Did you happen to consider the 23 FE450 by chance? My dealer has a 23 FE450 with sicass kit I’m picking up, was hoping I wasn’t making a mistake picking it over the 501.

[@dadmode5545]

I did but the power wasn’t there. It’s detuned and I hate wiring up the DOT stuff. My buddy has it and is happy with it though.

[@mikemcgrath5063]

How would you compare this to the 701?

[@dadmode5545]

Just better but they are really different machines. 701 has great power to weight but it’s really a lightweight ADV. this is a very powerful dirt bike at dirt bike weight.

[@Not_thekill]

hi a question how often should the oil and filters be changed on this 501 I am undecided whether to take this or the 701 enduro

[@dadmode5545]

500miles thought some go over 1k depending on ride conditions, or once every race. It’s only 1.2L of oil.

[@Not_thekill]

@@dadmode5545 ok

[@fredsmith4438]

"Silly update" from a silly rider.

[@Matthew-wn8oq]

If i had two ktm engines blow.on me i think i would have bought a Beta or Sherco ? That said , i own KTM 😊

[@dadmode5545]

I’m certainly the one in the relationship that keeps coming back thinking they will change 😆

[@Matthew-wn8oq]

@@dadmode5545 lol