501 / 500 Won't Start? Yeah mine too! All because Husqvarna & KTM are cheap arses!

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In today's video I fix a problem I have had with this bike since day 1. In the colder months, its just wont start! Being in Victoria Australia, that's nearly everyday. Husqvarna and KTM put underrated battery's in their 500cc bikes, meaning they just don't have enough cold cranking amps. This battery solves that though SSB POWERSPORT LH5L-BS LITHIUM ULTRALITE 12V BATTERY. With 220 Cold Cranking Amps, it now starts every time! If you don't believe me about this issue, just read the owners manual. It states that under 20 degrees Celsius, it requires multiple engine cranks and waiting time in between before it will start. Not the best for an adventure bike conversion.
00:00 Intro
01:36 Trying to start it
05:21 How to fix it
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@nolandenham2509 Жыл бұрын

your supposed to use the choke underneath the tank when starting cold. I usually blip the starter button a couple times within 20 seconds and then go to fire it up and it does every time. I also noticed upgrading my stator and adding a antigravity battery made it much easier to cold start.

@cayzerboats Жыл бұрын

Shortest 5 seconds in history! SSB batteries are the goods

@plasticwrap1746 10 ай бұрын

Yeah each attempt wasn't even 3 sec lol

@martinbatchelor2426 Жыл бұрын

Hey DOL I have a 2015 KTM 350 which has an agm battery tiny like the size you have. It has a fast idle button on the carb which you pull out. I have found the best way to start when cold is to blip the throttle once then hit the start button just enough to engage the electrics then press the starter and 9 out of 10 times it fires straight up. Never give it any throttle. Anyhow looks like you have fixed your problem. Like your work on your channel keep it up. Cheers Martin

@arnohag1 Жыл бұрын

Had the lithium alternative on my Aprilia which was shite in winter (Toowoomba). OK in warm weather. I have now stuck with a lead acid GM battery, cheaper and more reliable in cold climates. CCA needed was above 240 for the 750 V twin.

@gaithercain5636 Жыл бұрын

I had the same problem and it was my in tank fuel filter.

@TheChindoboi Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@landerzone2643 Жыл бұрын

Cant go wrong with a better battery but, you missed an important part of FI starting procedure. Dab the starter button to prime the fuel pump. Then attempt cranking. Needs fuel pressure at the injector to start

@djantix1200 Ай бұрын

Precisely!

@binguskhan1 Жыл бұрын

Lithium batteries are much lighter but have this issue when cold. KTM have just given you the right technique in the manual minus a step mentioned below. Hit the starter button for a second to get the fuel pump to prime . Wait for the fuel pump to finish then go at it. I had a Husaberg FE350 that was hard to start. We checked the valves, injector and battery. In the end it was the starter motor had run its course and wasn't spinning faster enough. SSB are the better Lithium battery in my opinion but when KTM's are maintained exactly as per the manual it will run at its optimum. If your bike has a few kms (more than about 6-7000) I'd be keeping an eye on that starter motor depending on how its ridden of course. Mine got about 12000kms before it got as lazy as your bike.

@davidmerrell1163 11 ай бұрын

if you keep it garaged keep it on a trickle charger that will help maintain the temp from getting too low.

@orlandoberry4031 Жыл бұрын

I have the same problem with lithium batteries - but my bike has a kick start - so once I’ve kicked it over (usually no more than twice) it starts no worries. 10 seconds at most.

@TwoUpTourer Жыл бұрын

Thanks - fixed my #@*%# starting problem too! New SSB Powersport with 220CCA :)

@roycemartin9068 Жыл бұрын

My 18’ fe450 starts up in a second every time, even after not riding it for a month

@jaynewhite2450 Жыл бұрын

That's def not normal. If an injected bike hasn't been started for a while I will hit the starter for about 1 sec to activate fuel pump. Wait for the fuel pump to stop, then start it.

@stevebevington9863 17 күн бұрын

I sure wish Husky would bring back the white frames!

@Gen-X.Adventures 7 ай бұрын

My friends Yamaha YZ had the same problem, same fix.

@markduncan525 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate detailed videos, but 10 minutes to say “stronger battery solved the issue”? ;)

@grayl5514 Жыл бұрын

Exactly right, had the same problem

@DriveOnLeft Жыл бұрын

Good to see someone with the same problem. I thought I was going crazy!

@johnclowes3502 Жыл бұрын

Wow..you shouldn't need that high and amperage to start such a small engine.. I would start looking at fueling to the injector. It's sounds like there is not power to the fuel system due to voltage draw being so high... The 70 deg HUSABERG has some strange issues like that. It need correct fuel pressure to fire it up. A couple of jabs on the starter they start up no problem it also was inky in the morning...

@ogasi1798 Жыл бұрын

in UK i imagine it is cooler here than there , we just had -10c through winter - click in my yellow button, tap the start button to arm the injectors and you hear it, wait about 2 secs: hit start and inside 3 secs bam ! My 500 exc is a 2019 with 4k on it, same battery since new..... eh oh: a better battery is always good

@707LAKE Жыл бұрын

my 2015 fe501/vortex started up just fine, no choke, 400hrs.. and my 2021 exc500/GET needs choke every time..BUT its easily fires up, 1st try..stock battery, 110hrs now...usa california.

@psunaminami6672 Жыл бұрын

that looked exhausting, lol! ever try starting a wr400f or an xr650r?

@tedmagnum6968 6 ай бұрын

My xr650R starts on first kick. You need a bigger pilot jet. One size up from stock !!

@kennethmikaelsson7990 Жыл бұрын

Do not push in the yellow button start faster when not activated .. (run a husky 450 fe) the button works when engine is half warm..

@tedmagnum6968 6 ай бұрын

Leaving the ignition on with lights running is enough to warm up a Li battery. Although now everything is LED, it doesn't work as well. Good move with the bigger CCA capacity. Shouldn't need to do it, but hey !! It's a competition bike. Not a commuter.

@jasminebebe3455 3 ай бұрын

I am here in northern Montana and have no problems with a good lithium battery.

@stevemiller10 5 ай бұрын

Give the starter one blip to prime the fuel pump. Then use the choke. it'll start.

@drichard12 Жыл бұрын

Just crack the throttle while cranking, it'll fire right up.

@glennstiles3779 Жыл бұрын

Those instructions from manual are over the top and you end up sitting around. When it's below 8degC I tap the button as I unload the bike, tap it again once pants/Boots on then it's usually good to go once iam too. I mean tap too lucky to roll the motor over once or twice. No waiting around then.

@shaunwightman-smith7660 Жыл бұрын

That was like 2-3 seconds and you have a stopwatch in you hand

@davidhardstaff8110 Жыл бұрын

I live in Scotland most of the year it would be too cold

@burn.501 8 ай бұрын

You clearly have other issues than the battery. My 2019 501 is now at 700hours and 40000km. Never refused to start at temperature way colder than 20 degrees and I never use the cold start. Stock battery still in it. I work on these bikes every day and I would start with a fuel pressure test and injector cleaning. A tight valve can also cause hard start. How old is the plug. Also, motocell is not the stock battery.

@skidplate1969 2 ай бұрын

It appeared to me he counted 3 seconds on each start

@joshfernandes2793 Жыл бұрын

Turn up your idle wait 5-10 not 30. You said you wait 30 for the battery to get into service temp. Well that would only take 30 seconds not one minute or minute and a half or 2 minutes etc. Smarten up run that battery to the ground then get a new one that’s better Don’t have a problem in the Rockies of bc canada

@franckbrunie4759 8 ай бұрын

So finally, in all honesty, it was not the battery, was it? Mine starts effortless in cold conditions although the engine does not turn quicker while pushing on the start button. BTW: 5 seconds cranking is 5 seconds, not 2, if you really want to apply procedures. When I do not use the bike for some time, I first hit the start button a short time to prime gasoline in the pump, and then only I crank it.

@MartinTeerly Жыл бұрын

This is actually 510.9cc 😉

@motozz8258 Жыл бұрын

Welcome to ktm😊

@Nizz8daGrizz8 Жыл бұрын

It's taking time to get the fuel

@StephenTsamutalis 2 ай бұрын

Each time you only held the starter button for 3 seconds only

@stephtraveler7378 3 ай бұрын

KTM moved Husky/KTM production to China. Its increasingly hard to import China batteries to other countries due to regulatory issues. Thus, they put a crappy battery in the bike to comply. LiPo batteries do not charge below 35f degrees. They need a heater in the battery to function below 25f degrees. Yes, you can be riding in the cold and your battery is not using the alternator to recharge... All depends on the air temp. Expensive LiPo batteries have built in heaters. The heater actually consumes power, from the battery itself...Causing other starting issues. Getting a better battery is the way to go. My peers just dont ride in the cold... KTM/Husky riders miss more ride days....

@jerrywald6481 Жыл бұрын

Just switch the Lithium battery out an AGM battery.....solved

@DriveOnLeft Жыл бұрын

Yep, I upgraded battery to a higher CCA.

@malleeboy300rider7 Жыл бұрын

Its not rocket science. In cold conditions tip the bike to the left to get the clutch basket out of cold thick oil. Also match your oil viscocity to the temp conditions. And fit the correct CCA battery...seems your dealer replaced your old failing battery with a substandard replacement.

@garrycoates2147 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. Even a slightly thicker grade of oil can be a problem...

@markwheat2668 4 ай бұрын

Ahh your 5 seconds were more like 3 or 4, give the bike a chance.

@1176hambone Жыл бұрын

Slow starter

@chasp_0784 Жыл бұрын

Putting it in the manual even, may require multiple starts, fuck right off with that, make a bike that starts every time. It’s such a blatant cheapskate move it reminds me of some of Apple’s frustrating decisions

@DriveOnLeft Жыл бұрын

I know! Wtf! Never had this with any other bike I have owned. Even other KTMs!