Husqvarna FE 501 2024 Maintenance Schedule
The 2024 Husqvarna FE 501 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, battery, brake fluid, tires, air filter, coolant, spark plugs, oil, drive chain maintenance and valve clearance. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
510ccEngine size
60Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
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Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program the gear position sensor | Every 15 operating hours | Moderate | Program the gear position sensor using the Husqvarna Motorcycles diagnostics tool. |
| Check and charge the 12-V battery | Every 24 months · Every 15 operating hours · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Check the state of charge of the 12-V battery and charge if necessary. |
| Check that the brake linings of the front brake are secured | Every 24 months · Every 15 operating hours · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Check that the front brake pad linings are securely retained. |
| Check that the brake linings of the rear brake are secured | Every 24 months · Every 15 operating hours · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Check that the rear brake pad linings are securely retained. |
| Check the brake discs | Every 24 months · Every 15 operating hours · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Check front and rear brake discs for wear, scoring, and warping. |
| Check the brake lines for damage and tightness | Every 24 months · Every 15 operating hours · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Check front and rear brake lines/hoses for damage and secure routing. |
| Check the front brake fluid level | Every 15 operating hours | Easy | Check the front brake fluid reservoir level. |
| Change the front brake fluid | Every 24 months · Every 90 operating hours · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Drain and replace the front brake fluid. |
| Check the rear brake fluid level | Every 15 operating hours | Easy | Check the rear brake fluid reservoir level. |
| Change the rear brake fluid | Every 24 months · Every 90 operating hours · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Drain and replace the rear brake fluid. |
| Check/correct the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch | Every 45 operating hours | Easy | Check and correct the hydraulic clutch fluid reservoir level. |
| Change the hydraulic clutch fluid | Every 24 months · Every 90 operating hours · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Drain and replace the hydraulic clutch fluid. |
| Check the free travel of the foot brake lever | Every 24 months · Every 15 operating hours · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Check and adjust the free travel of the rear foot brake lever. |
| Check the idle speed | Every 24 months · Every 15 operating hours · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Check and adjust the engine idle speed. |
| Check the cables for damage and kink-free routing | Every 24 months · Every 15 operating hours · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Check control cables for damage and ensure kink-free routing. |
| Check that the throttle cables are undamaged, routed without kinks, and set correctly | Every 15 operating hours | Easy | Check throttle cable condition, routing, and freeplay adjustment. |
| Check the frame | Every 15 operating hours | Moderate | Inspect the frame for cracks or damage. |
| Check the link fork | Every 15 operating hours | Moderate | Inspect the rear suspension link fork (linkage) for damage and play. |
| Check the fork bearing for play | Every 45 operating hours | Moderate | Check the link fork bearing for play. |
| Check the shock absorber heim joint for play | Every 45 operating hours | Moderate | Check the shock absorber heim (spherical) joint for play. |
| Check the shock absorber linkage | Every 15 operating hours | Moderate | Check the rear shock absorber linkage for play and damage. |
| Check the tire condition | Every 24 months · Every 15 operating hours · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Check tire tread depth and condition front and rear. |
| Check the tire pressure | Every 24 months · Every 15 operating hours · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Check and correct front and rear tire pressure. |
| Check the wheel bearing for play | Every 15 operating hours | Moderate | Check front and rear wheel bearings for play. |
| Check the wheel hubs | Every 15 operating hours | Moderate | Check front and rear wheel hubs for damage. |
| Change the fuel filter | Every 24 months · Every 90 operating hours · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Replace the in-line fuel filter. |
| Check the clutch | Every 45 operating hours | Moderate | Check clutch operation and wear. |
| Clean the air filter and air filter box | Every 24 months · Every 15 operating hours · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Clean and re-oil the foam air filter element; clean the air filter box. |
| Check the funnel in the inlet sleeve in the air filter box | Every 24 months · Every 15 operating hours · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Check the funnel in the air filter box inlet sleeve for damage/blockage. |
| Check the inlet membrane (FE 501w US) | Every 45 operating hours | Easy | Check the intake membrane in the airbox rubber (FE 501w US desert-tank variant only). |
| Change the glass fiber yarn filling in the main silencer | Every 45 operating hours | Moderate | Replace the glass-fiber yarn packing in the main muffler/silencer. |
| Service the fork | Every 45 operating hours | Advanced | Perform full fork service (oil change, seal inspection). |
| Perform the shock absorber service | Every 45 operating hours | Advanced | Perform full shock absorber service (nitrogen charge, oil, seals). |
| Check the antifreeze and coolant level | Every 45 operating hours | Easy | Check coolant antifreeze protection and reservoir level. |
| Change the coolant | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Drain and replace the engine coolant. |
| Lubricate the steering head bearing | Every 24 months · Every 45 operating hours · Replace every 24 months | Advanced | Disassemble and re-grease the steering head bearing. |
| Check the headlight setting | Every 15 operating hours | Easy | Check and adjust headlight beam aim. |
| Clean the spark arrestor (FE 501w US) | Every 24 months · Every 90 operating hours · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Clean the spark arrestor screen in the silencer. |
| Engine service: piston, cylinder, valves, camshaft, conrod, timing chain, bearings | Every 90 operating hours | Advanced | Bundled major engine teardown: change piston; check/measure cylinder; check cylinder head; change valves, valve springs, retainers and seats; check camshaft/rocker arm/rocker arm shafts (or cam lever on single-cam variants); change connecting rod, conrod bearing, and crank pin; check transmission/shift mechanism; check oil pressure control valve; change suction pump; check force pump/lubrication system; check timing assembly; change timing chain; change all engine bearings, all gaskets, and the freewheel. |
| Spark plug and spark plug connector replacement | Every 90 operating hours | Easy | Replace spark plug and spark plug connector. |
| Read out the fault memory using the diagnostics tool | Every 24 months · Every 15 operating hours · Replace every 24 months | Easy–Moderate | Read out the fault memory using the Husqvarna Motorcycles diagnostics tool. |
| Check that the electrical system is functioning properly | Every 15 operating hours | Easy | Check that the electrical system is functioning properly. |
| Check the free travel of the hand brake lever | Every 24 months · Every 15 operating hours · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Check and adjust the free travel of the front hand brake lever. |
| Change the engine oil and oil filter, clean the oil screens | Every 24 months · Every 15 operating hours · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Replace engine oil and oil filter cartridge; clean the oil screens. |
| Check all hoses and sleeves for cracking, tightness, and correct routing | Every 24 months · Every 15 operating hours · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Check fuel, cooling, bleeder, and drainage hoses/sleeves for cracking, tightness, and correct routing. |
| Check the rim run-out | Every 15 operating hours | Moderate | Check front and rear rim run-out (trueness). |
| Check the spoke tension | Every 15 operating hours | Moderate | Check and correct front and rear spoke tension. |
| Check the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket, and chain guide | Every 15 operating hours | Easy | Check drive chain, rear sprocket, engine (countershaft) sprocket, and chain guide for wear. |
| Check the chain tension | Every 24 months · Every 15 operating hours · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Check and adjust drive chain tension/slack. |
| Grease all moving parts and check for smooth operation | Every 24 months · Every 15 operating hours · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Grease side stand, hand lever pivots, chain, and other moving parts; check for smooth operation. |
| Check the valve clearance | Every 45 operating hours | Moderate | Check (and adjust if necessary) intake and exhaust valve clearances. |
| Check all screws, nuts, and hose clips for a tight fit | Every 24 months · Every 15 operating hours · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Check general fastener and hose-clip tightness throughout the vehicle. |
| Change the fuel screen | Every 24 months · Every 15 operating hours · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Replace the fuel tank strainer/screen. |
| Check the fuel pressure | Every 24 months · Every 45 operating hours · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Check fuel system pressure against specification. |
| Check the coolant level | Every 15 operating hours | Easy | Check the coolant reservoir level. |
| Check that the radiator fan is functioning properly | Every 15 operating hours | Easy | Check electric radiator fan operation. |
| Check the steering head bearing for play | Every 15 operating hours | Moderate | Check steering head bearing for play. |
| Final check: roadworthiness and test ride | Every 24 months · Every 15 operating hours · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Check that the vehicle is roadworthy and take a test ride. |
| Read out the fault memory after the test ride | Every 24 months · Every 15 operating hours · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Read out the fault memory again after the post-service test ride using the diagnostics tool. |
| Make a service entry in Husqvarna Motorcycles Dealer.net | Every 24 months · Every 15 operating hours · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Record the completed service in Husqvarna Motorcycles Dealer.net. |
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