2018 HUSQVARNA FE 501
PROJECT
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We started with a 2018 FE 501, which shares the
primary components with the 2017 and 2019 models
so most of the modifications listed here will also work
on those model years. In stock form, the FE runs
well, but like most off-the-shelf dual sport bikes, it is
a little choked up and runs lean to meet the street-
legal emission standards. It is important to note
that some of the modifications on this project bike
violate emissions or some state highway compliance
guidelines so they might make your bike no-longer
street legal. So you will have to check your local laws
before making any performance mods to your bike.
The Husky's suspension is also suitable for
the average off-road rider, but faster and bigger
riders will find the limits pretty quickly, especially in
rougher or faster terrain. The goal for this project
was to improve the performance of the engine
and suspension, as well as make the bike more
durable and reliable for off-road use. Of course,
we wanted it to look nice, too, so we added some
