Model type:
Enduro motorcycle, single-cylinder four-stroke
Model years covered:
2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Manual applicability:
All FE 501E variants within the 2000-2006 production range
Target audience:
Competitive enduro riders and serious trail riders needing a capable open-class four-stroke enduro machine
Segment:
Open-class enduro / dual-sport oriented off-road motorcycles
Intended use:
Enduro competition, hard off-road riding, and recreational trail use
Key differentiator:
Lightweight open-class single with strong torque delivery, built by a dedicated off-road manufacturer
Competitors of the era:
KTM LC4 400/520/525, Husqvarna TE 450/510
Reputation:
Known for a robust engine and demanding-but-capable off-road chassis
Manual type:
Workshop service and repair manual
Delivery method:
Instant download upon completed payment
Printable:
Yes, all pages printable
Software requirement:
Adobe Reader
Operating system compatibility:
Windows, Mac, Linux
Viewing:
Can be viewed on any computer, zoomed, and printed
Shipping:
None - no shipping cost, no waiting for a CD or paper manual
Engine:
Removal, installation, disassembly, assembly, inspection, and service specifications
Fuel system:
Carburetor adjustment, servicing, and troubleshooting
Ignition and electrical:
Testing, adjustment, and component specifications
Transmission and clutch:
Disassembly, assembly, inspection, and adjustment
Frame and bodywork:
Removal, installation, and inspection
Front suspension and forks:
Disassembly, assembly, oil specification, and adjustment
Rear suspension and shock:
Removal, installation, linkage service, and settings
Brakes:
Pad and disc inspection, caliper and master cylinder service, bleeding
Wheels and tires:
Removal, installation, and inspection procedures
Cooling system:
Inspection, coolant service, and troubleshooting
Lubrication system:
Oil change procedures, oil specifications, and service data
Periodic maintenance:
Complete maintenance and lubrication charts with intervals
Tightening torques:
Torque charts and specifications for all threaded connections
Wear limits:
Service specification lists with factory specifications and allowable limits
Troubleshooting:
Diagnostic procedures and fault-finding for all major systems
Procedures:
Step-by-step sequential instructions for removal, installation, disassembly, assembly, repair, and checking
Illustrations:
Detailed photos, drawings, exploded and sectional diagrams, and wiring schematics
Special tools:
References to service tool numbers with illustrations showing tool usage where not obvious
Safety content:
DANGER, CAUTION, and NOTE callouts throughout with required safety measures
Intended user level:
Professional mechanics and DIY owners; written so even newer personnel can perform satisfactory service
Parts policy:
Use only genuine parts as listed in the Husaberg parts catalogue
Fasteners:
Always replace with the same type (part number) fastener as removed
Seals and gaskets:
Assumed to be replaced during any repair unless noted otherwise
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Type:
Single-cylinder four-stroke enduro engine
Displacement:
501cc class
Valvetrain:
Four-valve cylinder head with overhead camshaft
Carburetor:
Keihin FCR-type carburetor
Starting:
Electric start (FE 501E designation), with kick starter provision
Rated power:
N/A - not specified in this manual; refer to factory specification tables included in the PDF
Fuel delivery:
Carbureted
Fuel requirement:
Premium unleaded gasoline per factory recommendation
Service data:
Carburetor settings and specifications included in the manual
Standard transmission:
Constant-mesh sequential gearbox, chain final drive
Gear count:
N/A - not specified in this manual listing; full gearbox data is in the PDF
Clutch:
Wet multi-plate clutch with cable actuation
Final drive:
Chain drive to rear wheel
Service coverage:
Full clutch and gearbox disassembly, assembly, inspection, and adjustment procedures
Adjustments:
Clutch free play, shift mechanism, and torque values included
Wheelbase:
N/A - not specified in this manual; refer to factory specification tables in the PDF
Overall length:
N/A - not specified in this manual
Seat height:
N/A - not specified in this manual
Curb weight:
N/A - not specified in this manual; weight data is in the specification section of the PDF
Fuel capacity:
Approximately 8.5 liter enduro tank (typical for this model era)
Ratings:
N/A - not applicable; competition off-road motorcycles are not crash-test rated by road-car agencies
Braking system:
Front and rear hydraulic disc brakes
Rider controls:
Kill switch on handlebar; headlight and lighting controls
Tires:
Knobby off-road tires, correct pressure data in manual
Handguards:
Commonly fitted to protect levers and hands in off-road use
Frame:
Steel frame designed for off-road impact durability
Safety guidance:
Manual includes DANGER, CAUTION, and NOTE warnings and accident prevention guidelines for service work
Reference:
Complete periodic maintenance chart with service schedules included in the manual
Guidance:
Follow the maintenance requirements of the periodic maintenance chart to maximize service life
Records:
Keep complete records of all maintenance and repairs with dates and parts installed
Engine oil:
Approved lubricants only, as specified in the manual
Fork oil:
Specification and quantity listed in the suspension service section
Coolant:
Cooling system service and coolant requirements covered
Brake fluid:
Hydraulic brake fluid specification for bleeding and service
Known Issues / Common Wear
Common wear items:
Chain and sprockets, brake pads, air filter, piston and rings, clutch plates, wheel bearings
Practical advice:
Investigate unusual noises or changes in riding characteristics immediately; rectify problems at once if safety related
Fasteners:
Check critical fastener torque values per the torque charts after service
Manufacturer:
Husaberg, a Swedish off-road motorcycle manufacturer founded in the late 1980s
Ownership:
Acquired by KTM in the 1990s; production later moved to Austria alongside KTM
Brand focus:
Dedicated enduro and motocross four-stroke machines
FE 501E:
Open-class enduro model in Husaberg's FE range, produced through the 2000-2006 period covered by this manual
Start system:
The 'E' designation denotes electric starting on this model
Origin:
Sweden originally; under KTM ownership production of later models was based in Austria
