Hey everyone, I just installed mine on my 511 yesterday. Something to reinforce from the video, do a dry fit test of the breather prior to install with the sealant. My DMD breather needed considerable shaving down with a file to fit into place. Just a heads up. Cheers DM, again, great video. -Ryan
MrRopcean Hi Ryan, Thanks for the feedback. Yes, unfortunately there have been a few engines where the head casting is oversized at the inlet cam area. The breather fits as designed beside the exhaust cam, but may need some filing on these engines to fit in the inlet cam area. Glad you have it all in and running, no more oil from the air filter 👍
@@saabydo Hi Neil, Some 511s have heads with a slightly thick casting around the area of the breather mounting. I've sent an email to help you through getting the fitment right.
Hi! I'm trying to understand how this breather works. Why do you connect the lower part of the tube to the breather instead of the upper one? The reason is that you want to eject only the oil which is in the upper part of the engine, isn't it? (I'm asking this question because I need to solve the oil problem)
It works because where the breather is moved to has a lot less oil in the gasses up at the top of the motor. Also, the design of the new breather has a large entry port to slow gas speed and drop any liquid oil. The lower original port diameter is too small and near all the gearbox oil. When gasses are passed out of the port they carry out the oil with them and wet the air filter. The DMD breather stops this on most engines unless they are very badly worn. 👍 All bikes with this design engine (BMW G450X, CCM GP450 & the Husqvarna 449-511) suffer from the same problem.
I have watched your mod vids for the te511 and have done the butterfly removal and have done my own version of a breather install just today . Instead of drilling the blank plug like you had previously , i had drilled a hole into the same rubber "D" in which you install your breather kit . i just used a hard plastic 3/8 elbow which i bought from autobarn , and used the ultrablack permatex silicone to make sure it stays in place . Just wondering if there was any particular reason you changed from your original brass elbow solution ? problems etc?
Ian Taylor Hi Ian, We had another guy on our Husky FB page do your version for a breather, it did work for him also. The main reason I changed was for ease of fitment. Removing the core plug and tapping the thread required a certain level of skill, but the new breather design makes it easy to fit with basic tools at home. The design also allowed me to make the inlet port larger than the outlet port and hopefully drop as many liquid oil droplets as possible on the way out.
Even if you're using one of the best heat resistant plastics, polyethylene terephthalate. It still has a 255 celcius melt point. I would recommend either brass fitting or DMD breather. Plastics do not hold up very well in high heat.
Also could you use a Y pipe connector and have the original crankcase hole going into the DMD breather and a one way valve off of the Y piece up to the air box?
Mike Keenan There's no need to include the original port in the system. Not having the connection to it stops the bulk of the oil making its way to the air filter and the gasses travel up past the cam chain to the new breather, rather than via the primary gear train on the RH side of the engine as it does from the factory. 👍
Mike Keenan At the moment I've sold out, but will be placing an order with the machinist this week for another batch. I should have stock in around 2-3wks
Where does that breather hose actually go? Is it just connected to the transmission to nothing else or is it supposed to be connected on each side? (Nothing really to do with the dmd, just somehow lost that hose and not sure if the other end goes anywhere)
The original hose goes from the transmission port to the air filter upper body. With the DMD breather kit fitted, it runs from the side of the head to the same location on the air filter, and the transmission port is sealed off with the bung provided. 👍
Hey dangermouse, I have a big question man. My SMR 511's engine locked up and I'm not sure why. I did a lot of things to it apart form the engine. The only thing I have done to the engine is install the engine breather and I haven't had any problems out of that. I also did remove the secondary butterfly, but haven't changed the TPS yet. Well, when I took it for a test ride I rode for about two hours running the old fuel out and I had no issues, other than the idle needing to be turned up. Everything checked out with the improvements I had made. The electrical system was weak I could tale, because my horn wasn't working and the light was dim, I figured after riding for a while the system would get a full charge. Well as I was running about 60 or so and the throttle slowly gave out and my back wheel locked up. I pulled in the clutch and pulled over to the side. The starter relay would just click and get really hot. So I replaced the battery to be safe and tested the starter and all checked out ok. I tried to turn the flywheel manually and it is hung up. It will turn a little toward to front of the bike, but not toward the rear like it should. Idk why it locked up on me...any advice or suggestions?? I always change the spark, oil, filter, and do regular maintenance on it like I should. My next move was to take the cylinder head off and see what I see.
+Matthew McGriff Hi Matthew, very sorry to hear about the failure. If you are having charging issues, I'd be removing the LH engine cover and looking forward a possible damaged stator. The screws can work loose inside and get carried around by the flywheel. If that isn't the cause, unfortunately, I would say that it may be the big end bearing on the crank. We've seen a few now in later life on the FB page. Hoping it's something cheaper rather than a big fix.
Why wouldn't you just put a "Y" into the equation thus tying together the transmission and head together for much better breathing? On my race engines, I use a one way valve on the exhaust connected to the valve covers which as the engine rpm rises, it creates a vacuum below the piston. Free horseponies. I have a basketcase in the shop now that will have this incorporated into the build. It will all be documented so it will go up during the mods. Enjoyed your video. Thanks,
There's no need to connect to the transmission once you have a breather at the cylinder head. The transmission breathes perfectly well via the primary drive case 👍
@@Danger_mouse Agreed. I just am not a fan of those block off caps as the UV and engine heat makes them break down very rapidly compared to a nylon reinforced hose which provides much more protection from dirt and moisture when one of those pesky tiny little cracks develop we never see until its too late. Thanks for the quick reply. Again, great video.
@@MaxsGarajMahal Several people have tried linking hoses to the old and new breathers. There have been reports of oil still making its way to the air filter as a result. With the latest kits, I'm using silicone blanking caps and they seem to be quite durable. Thanks for the messages 👍
@@Danger_mouse Glad to hear you've found silicone caps. Those should live a lot longer for sure. Plus something does find itself into the area will glide over the cap much better hopefully causing less damage.
Hi, thanks for the message. I'm currently sold out of breathers, but have another batch in production at the machine shop now. If you are on Facebook, check out our Husqvarna 449-511 Owners Group as I post the add links there 👍
Hi, thanks for the message. See the pinned comment to my DMD breather Facebook page. You can send me a message there. I normally sell via PayPal direct invoice.
It's not 'necessary' unless the engine oil is coming out of the air filter housing. If you are filling the engine with 1150ml of oil and not having troubles, then you could run without it. If the engine is passing oil into the air filter, then this breather is the easiest way to prevent it.
hi mate, just came across this the other day after buying a 2013 te449. taking it for its first ride and being covered in oil.. Do you have a link to where to purchase this from.. Ifound a listing on ebay but it was an old one and havent found anything else anywhere i live in qld
Hey Danger! Wanted your opionion mate....I'm rebuilding a SMR510 '06 with 530RR internals and was looking at doing away with the Airbox and just running a Uni pod filter with a Intake fiiting allowing for breather hose. My concern is around positive crankcase ventilation and the effect if any this mod will have. Cheers.
Hi Karl, It should be OK for the engine. I haven't had much to do with the earlier Huskys, but I think they originally had their breather outlet on the tappet cover (where it should be) 👍 I don't see any issues with routing it to the pod type filter
Mister DANGERMOUSE, i am between 3 huskies.the 2008 te250sixdays ,the 2013 te310 with starterproblem and 2011 te449.they are about the same price.what your opinion....try to find an email but.....
Hmmmm, a little hard to say without knowing the history of the bikes, each one would need careful consideration. The 2008 one is getting on a bit in years and may be difficult to get parts for. However, that is also an issue for certain parts on the other 2 bikes... The 310 red head was only made for a couple of years, I believe the starter parts may be the same as earlier black head versions, but you'd need to check. (if they are, then parts from the SWM 300R will fit) The 449 is also becoming difficult to buy internal mechanical parts for the engine, if needed. KTM have not done much to support the bikes since buying the Husqvarna name. If those are the bikes on the table, I'd look at the one with the least hours on it and the best service history.
@@Danger_mouse You speak words that i don't want to hear..haha.i prefer te449,the looks the power.the others on the table are some ktms some wr and crf......but for 3000euros the te449 is more bike for that money.also i have a good friend that can help me,he's name is DANGERMOUSE haha.Txx mate.when i get it,maybe i make a short video and upload on youtube just to show you.
Hey, love the look of this breather, really nice solution, i do however have a mechanical question. There are multiple solutions to the "oil issue" on the 449/511, this one seems the easiest, but could you give a short explenation on why this fixes the issue? The original outlet is from the crankcase lower down, and implementing this breather would mean that the lower outleat has to be closed off. Does this negativly effect the engine in any way, create vacuum? Great videoes !
+Scandy Husky Hi Scandy, thanks for the message. These engines breathe hard and create lots of blow by, a result of the single compression ring piston. The transmission mounted breather is flawed as the engine design stores all oil in the transmission area, so you have large volumes of oil local to the breather port waiting to be carried out of the hose. Moving the port to the head area reduces the amount of oil available near the breather port. I also designed the inlet on the breather to be a larger diameter to slow gas flow and help 'drop' oil behind. There's no negatives to moving to this location, as any pressure or vacuum is still free to transfer from the transmission to the engine area via the primary gear case. My motor has run first with my DIY solution and now with my DMD breather for around 200hrs without issues.
Hi, thanks for the response, good stuff! Now i understand the initial issue of why this is happening, and how it is solved. Found the product on Ebay shipping from Australia by the user 'r5_c100', i'm guessing this is the correct seller?
+Scandy Husky That would be me 👍 You may see some occasional spots of oil on the filter foam after installation, depending on wear in your particular motor, but you won't get oil running out into the airbox and down onto the motor. Thanks for the messages.
spotthedogg Hi Spot, Thanks for the enquiry. The main differences are ease of fitment and location. I wanted to make a breather that could be fitted with simple tools. Also, the location beside of the cam chain gear has less oil flinging around the area to be drawn into the breather. Some oil mist will still show on the filter element, but liquid oil should not flow from the filter housing. Another plus vs the ZT full kit is the simple single hose install. There's no additional connections to the oil drains and so no likelihood of a leak there.
spotthedogg Oh, I see. You're welcome on the 449-511 Owners page. However, I need to point out that unfortunately the DMD breather won't fit the frame design of the G450X. It has recently been tried by an owner for me and neither the inlet or exhaust positions have enough clearance.
+Jay Brapamaldi Hi Jay, The batches are very limited numbers, 20 at a time to keep costs down. I've tried to stay with the most popular red colour. I do have a blue model coming soon to suit the BMW G450X and CCM GP450, but the outlet angles may not suit the 449-511 models.
Jay Brapamaldi The anodising is as close as possible to the tappet cover powder coating. Unfortunately we were limited by the shades available. The original prototype batch were quite pink but all batches since have been much closer. I also kept in mind most other added parts are usually red anodised such as disc guards, bar end caps, lever tips etc. I decided to try to best match them.
Abraham Feo Elvira The DMD breather stops the bike putting engine oil into the air filter. When you fill the engine oil to the correct level, many of the 449-511 models spit the oil into the air filter and leak onto the engine.
Hi Dangermouse, I am from the UK and own a TE449. I am going to be in Brisbane April 2019 and was wondering if you have any DMD Breathers left and if it is possible to purchase one while I am out there?
I should have a fresh batch fairly soon. I am about 1hr north of Brisbane, so we may be able to sort something out depending on your dates, as I work away from home on a rostered basis. If you are on our Husqvarna 449-511 Owners Group FB page, message me there 👍
Dangermouse Thank you so much for your help. I was taking of valve cover because it has a crack in it. Had to order a replacement but it’s coming from Austria so repairing it temporarily.
Hello david , nice to greet you my husqvarna tc 449 cc has started spitting oil through the air filter I want to know if it has suffered engine damage or this is solved only with the DMD !!! and there is nothing else, is that all?
It is not unusual for them to spit oil through the air filter. Relocating the breather will help to reduce the amount of oil going to the filter and in almost all cases, stop any leaking from the filter housing.
@@Danger_mouse Then the engine has no damage, I just have to place the new vent? help me david, where can I get a DMD, in my country (Ecuador) it is very difficult to find it, I don't know where to buy it.
@@andresguevaraalvarez5570 It is possible to have damage, but most of these engines do end up spitting oil. I will have breathers for sale again soon. I use Ebay to sell them and put the add up on our Facebook page Husqvarna 449/511 owners group.
Hi, Thanks for the message. Best place is to join our Facebook group Husqvarna 449/511 owners group. I put the ebay ads up on their as I have stock. I'm currently sold out until the end of the month.
p0weraid It is the removal of the second, electronicly throttle butterfly. It improves throttle response and helps with Flameouts. Here's the link. ruclips.net/video/XfrJoNkt2HA/видео.html
+Johnathan Roberts Unfortunately no. The frame rail is too close to the breather for the outlet. If I was able to get a G450X to measure near me on the Sunshine Coast Qld I would be able to redesign one to suit.
Hi DM, Thanks for the reply, I am waiting for my new motor to arrive. Once here and fitted I can supply you with any measurement you would need if that would help you?
Johnathan Roberts OK thanks. 👍 Are you a member of our FB page for the 449-511s Lots of useful stuff there suitable for the G450X. facebook.com/groups/219900571553501/
Hi Dangermouse, (or anyone else who can help me!) hope you get this! I am considering getting a 449 or 511 TE (even TC) But everyone goes on about the BMW Huskys having engine problems. But nobody can tell me what actual problems they have... What are the ones you know of? How can you prevent and/or fix them? Also how about parts supply? Do i get them from BMW or Husky (KTM) or even Kymco (engine parts) . Thanks in advance!
Ironbark Machinery and Hire Hi, These engines don't have any particularly bad issues. Most failures can be blamed on poor maintenance or bad info (Like dealers advising owners to run 800ml of oil instead of 1150 as per the manual) The stator screws can work loose and you can inspect them easily and replace them before they do. (check my other videos) The oil in the air filter was just a poor original breather design by BMW. Again, easy to fix with a replacement breather. Valves are nuclear proof. Pistons wear well, but the single compression ring set wears out. We have lists of part numbers on our Husqvarna 449-511 Owners Facebook Group page. Only other less common failure is the torque limiter in between the clutch and transmission, basically like a limited slip unit to reduce transmission shock loads. Not common, but can happen. It can be changed without splitting the motor. Parts availably, BMW for some parts, lots of alternative brand parts for common stuff like bearings and seals, KYB common parts for the suspension etc. Most guys buy any genuine parts out of online Husky shops in Europe. Hope that helps.
Thanks a lot! Much appreciated.... I have read that the drive system they use gives awesome traction but they are a bit of a handful in tight stuff because of it (?) This does not make sense to me. can you enlighten me please!
Ironbark Machinery and Hire I've used my 449 for tight single track riding for the last couple of years. It's slightly longer in the wheelbase than some other bikes so turns a little slower. I slid the forks up the triple clamps around 10mm, wound in the steering stop screws for a little more lock and use lots of rear brake on the entry to turns. It's not the perfect tight track bike, but I'm able to stay ahead of most of our riding group using it. It's is a great all rounder in my opinion. Stable at speed, good on hills and fine in the tight stuff. We're doing more and more technical riding, I've kept the Husky, but have also bought a Sherco 300 SEF-R 4t. The Husky won't stop you doing anything the Sherco can do, just the Sherco is lighter and more nimble. 👍
Hi Antony, Thanks for the message. I'm currently having parts supply issues with the virus problems and I'm not sure how long it will be before I get the next batch ready for sale 😏 Hopefully not too much longer. If you are on Facebook, check out the Husqvarna 441/511 owners page we have, I'll post up the new eBay ad there. facebook.com/groups/219900571553501/?ref=share
Ricardo Mastroieni Hi Ricardo. I'm currently out of stock, but should have them back up on eBay in a couple of weeks. Search DMD breather 449. You can also join our Facebook group for the 449-511 Models here.... facebook.com/groups/219900571553501/
Have recently bought 2011 511 your vids are so helpful always learning.liveing in hervey bay,very keen to come down have a ride with you,Thanks for the vids very very helpful.i see there is a facebook page,can I acess?.cheers
Hi Matt. Thanks for the message. Yes, click on the join page button for the group and we'll add you in. Always keen for a ride. Often head out on a Friday morning with a group on the Sunny Coast.
Hi dangermouse. I really enjoy your vids and posts on various forums. I have a '12 te511 and am getting the oil in air box issue. There seems to be lots of different fixes out there, full circulation kits + breathers etc that are heaps of money. This one seems the simplest so far. Have you had any issues with this DMD. I am in Canada and can get it. Your advice would be appreciated.
Thanks DM. Ordered one and it's on it's way. I saw you used the plug before and have now gone to the DMD, I'll install and let you know. Looks like a solid product.
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Hey everyone, I just installed mine on my 511 yesterday. Something to reinforce from the video, do a dry fit test of the breather prior to install with the sealant. My DMD breather needed considerable shaving down with a file to fit into place. Just a heads up. Cheers DM, again, great video.
-Ryan
MrRopcean
Hi Ryan,
Thanks for the feedback. Yes, unfortunately there have been a few engines where the head casting is oversized at the inlet cam area. The breather fits as designed beside the exhaust cam, but may need some filing on these engines to fit in the inlet cam area.
Glad you have it all in and running, no more oil from the air filter
👍
Thanks for sending me the DMD for my 511 DM soon. Do you happen to have the torque settings for the Tappett cover bolts?
Hi Neil,
My wife is posting out the DMD Breather tomorrow.
I don't know the actual torque figure, sorry, but it won't be a lot.
10Nm should be heaps.
@@Danger_mouse thanks man, makes sense.
@@Danger_mouse hey DM. You sure you sent me the right one? Its channel seems too tight for the 511. Not slotting in easy and trying not to force it.
@@saabydo
Hi Neil,
Some 511s have heads with a slightly thick casting around the area of the breather mounting.
I've sent an email to help you through getting the fitment right.
@@Danger_mouse Thanks DM for getting back to me so quickly. All sorted and fitted now. Cheers.
Hi! I'm trying to understand how this breather works. Why do you connect the lower part of the tube to the breather instead of the upper one? The reason is that you want to eject only the oil which is in the upper part of the engine, isn't it? (I'm asking this question because I need to solve the oil problem)
It works because where the breather is moved to has a lot less oil in the gasses up at the top of the motor.
Also, the design of the new breather has a large entry port to slow gas speed and drop any liquid oil.
The lower original port diameter is too small and near all the gearbox oil. When gasses are passed out of the port they carry out the oil with them and wet the air filter.
The DMD breather stops this on most engines unless they are very badly worn. 👍
All bikes with this design engine (BMW G450X, CCM GP450 & the Husqvarna 449-511) suffer from the same problem.
I have watched your mod vids for the te511 and have done the butterfly removal and have done my own version of a breather install just today . Instead of drilling the blank plug like you had previously , i had drilled a hole into the same rubber "D" in which you install your breather kit . i just used a hard plastic 3/8 elbow which i bought from autobarn , and used the ultrablack permatex silicone to make sure it stays in place . Just wondering if there was any particular reason you changed from your original brass elbow solution ? problems etc?
Ian Taylor
Hi Ian,
We had another guy on our Husky FB page do your version for a breather, it did work for him also.
The main reason I changed was for ease of fitment. Removing the core plug and tapping the thread required a certain level of skill, but the new breather design makes it easy to fit with basic tools at home.
The design also allowed me to make the inlet port larger than the outlet port and hopefully drop as many liquid oil droplets as possible on the way out.
Dangermouse whats the name of your FB page , i might join , or is it a private page
+Ian Taylor
It's a closed group, send a request to join and I'll ad you in.
facebook.com/groups/219900571553501/
+David Xavier
I would certainly monitor the fitting.
My plastic printed prototype breather lasted about 15-20 hrs before heat distorted it.
Even if you're using one of the best heat resistant plastics, polyethylene terephthalate. It still has a 255 celcius melt point. I would recommend either brass fitting or DMD breather. Plastics do not hold up very well in high heat.
Also could you use a Y pipe connector and have the original crankcase hole going into the DMD breather and a one way valve off of the Y piece up to the air box?
Mike Keenan
There's no need to include the original port in the system.
Not having the connection to it stops the bulk of the oil making its way to the air filter and the gasses travel up past the cam chain to the new breather, rather than via the primary gear train on the RH side of the engine as it does from the factory. 👍
Thanks Dangermouse for the reply! Do you have any in stock?
Mike Keenan
At the moment I've sold out, but will be placing an order with the machinist this week for another batch.
I should have stock in around 2-3wks
Where does that breather hose actually go? Is it just connected to the transmission to nothing else or is it supposed to be connected on each side? (Nothing really to do with the dmd, just somehow lost that hose and not sure if the other end goes anywhere)
The original hose goes from the transmission port to the air filter upper body.
With the DMD breather kit fitted, it runs from the side of the head to the same location on the air filter, and the transmission port is sealed off with the bung provided. 👍
Hey dangermouse, I have a big question man. My SMR 511's engine locked up and I'm not sure why. I did a lot of things to it apart form the engine. The only thing I have done to the engine is install the engine breather and I haven't had any problems out of that. I also did remove the secondary butterfly, but haven't changed the TPS yet. Well, when I took it for a test ride I rode for about two hours running the old fuel out and I had no issues, other than the idle needing to be turned up. Everything checked out with the improvements I had made. The electrical system was weak I could tale, because my horn wasn't working and the light was dim, I figured after riding for a while the system would get a full charge. Well as I was running about 60 or so and the throttle slowly gave out and my back wheel locked up. I pulled in the clutch and pulled over to the side. The starter relay would just click and get really hot. So I replaced the battery to be safe and tested the starter and all checked out ok. I tried to turn the flywheel manually and it is hung up. It will turn a little toward to front of the bike, but not toward the rear like it should. Idk why it locked up on me...any advice or suggestions?? I always change the spark, oil, filter, and do regular maintenance on it like I should. My next move was to take the cylinder head off and see what I see.
+Matthew McGriff
Hi Matthew, very sorry to hear about the failure.
If you are having charging issues, I'd be removing the LH engine cover and looking forward a possible damaged stator.
The screws can work loose inside and get carried around by the flywheel.
If that isn't the cause, unfortunately, I would say that it may be the big end bearing on the crank. We've seen a few now in later life on the FB page.
Hoping it's something cheaper rather than a big fix.
Why wouldn't you just put a "Y" into the equation thus tying together the transmission and head together for much better breathing?
On my race engines, I use a one way valve on the exhaust connected to the valve covers which as the engine rpm rises, it creates a vacuum below the piston. Free horseponies.
I have a basketcase in the shop now that will have this incorporated into the build. It will all be documented so it will go up during the mods.
Enjoyed your video. Thanks,
There's no need to connect to the transmission once you have a breather at the cylinder head.
The transmission breathes perfectly well via the primary drive case 👍
@@Danger_mouse Agreed. I just am not a fan of those block off caps as the UV and engine heat makes them break down very rapidly compared to a nylon reinforced hose which provides much more protection from dirt and moisture when one of those pesky tiny little cracks develop we never see until its too late.
Thanks for the quick reply. Again, great video.
@@MaxsGarajMahal
Several people have tried linking hoses to the old and new breathers.
There have been reports of oil still making its way to the air filter as a result.
With the latest kits, I'm using silicone blanking caps and they seem to be quite durable.
Thanks for the messages 👍
@@Danger_mouse Glad to hear you've found silicone caps. Those should live a lot longer for sure. Plus something does find itself into the area will glide over the cap much better hopefully causing less damage.
@@Danger_mouse How is drilling the blind hole compared to the new breather compare?
Wow needed this 6 years ago! Is there a link where to buy on e bay? Thanks
Hi, thanks for the message.
I'm currently sold out of breathers, but have another batch in production at the machine shop now.
If you are on Facebook, check out our Husqvarna 449-511 Owners Group as I post the add links there 👍
Hey, I have a Husqvarna te 511, can I still order it somewhere with shipping to Poland?
Hi, thanks for the message.
See the pinned comment to my DMD breather Facebook page.
You can send me a message there.
I normally sell via PayPal direct invoice.
Hi, can you share the link where I can buy the DMD breather for a G450X I recently bought ? regards, manuel
Hi Manuel,
You can find my page here.
facebook.com/DangerMouseDesignAustralia/
Great video mate, awesome instructions
Thanks for the feedback 👌
damn my 511 smr always has lots of oil on the air filter box, i must really do this !! Thanks a lot !!!
Do you know where i can find the breather ?
I will have a new add for more DMD breathers on eBay in a few weeks.
Just waiting for stock to arrive.
@@Danger_mouse oh nice, Thank you very much !! 😁
Can i please have Link to ebay. I cant find it
@@kazadventures
New stock should finally be here at the end of the week. I will have a new eBay ad up soon.
@@ronstuhl751 I do, but I am away from home for some time. I will put up a new add on eBay soon
I have a tc449 2011, is it necessary to install that DMD?
It's not 'necessary' unless the engine oil is coming out of the air filter housing.
If you are filling the engine with 1150ml of oil and not having troubles, then you could run without it.
If the engine is passing oil into the air filter, then this breather is the easiest way to prevent it.
Hey bud, I’m chasing one of these but can’t find any ads on eBay? Is there anyway to contact you
Hi, you can find the DMD Breathers here on my Facebook page.
facebook.com/DangerMouseDesignAustralia/
hi mate, just came across this the other day after buying a 2013 te449. taking it for its first ride and being covered in oil.. Do you have a link to where to purchase this from.. Ifound a listing on ebay but it was an old one and havent found anything else anywhere i live in qld
Hey Danger! Wanted your opionion mate....I'm rebuilding a SMR510 '06 with 530RR internals and was looking at doing away with the Airbox and just running a Uni pod filter with a Intake fiiting allowing for breather hose.
My concern is around positive crankcase ventilation and the effect if any this mod will have.
Cheers.
Hi Karl,
It should be OK for the engine.
I haven't had much to do with the earlier Huskys, but I think they originally had their breather outlet on the tappet cover (where it should be) 👍
I don't see any issues with routing it to the pod type filter
Mister DANGERMOUSE, i am between 3 huskies.the 2008 te250sixdays ,the 2013 te310 with starterproblem and 2011 te449.they are about the same price.what your opinion....try to find an email but.....
Hmmmm, a little hard to say without knowing the history of the bikes, each one would need careful consideration.
The 2008 one is getting on a bit in years and may be difficult to get parts for. However, that is also an issue for certain parts on the other 2 bikes...
The 310 red head was only made for a couple of years, I believe the starter parts may be the same as earlier black head versions, but you'd need to check. (if they are, then parts from the SWM 300R will fit)
The 449 is also becoming difficult to buy internal mechanical parts for the engine, if needed. KTM have not done much to support the bikes since buying the Husqvarna name.
If those are the bikes on the table, I'd look at the one with the least hours on it and the best service history.
@@Danger_mouse You speak words that i don't want to hear..haha.i prefer te449,the looks the power.the others on the table are some ktms some wr and crf......but for 3000euros the te449 is more bike for that money.also i have a good friend that can help me,he's name is DANGERMOUSE haha.Txx mate.when i get it,maybe i make a short video and upload on youtube just to show you.
Hey, love the look of this breather, really nice solution, i do however have a mechanical question. There are multiple solutions to the "oil issue" on the 449/511, this one seems the easiest, but could you give a short explenation on why this fixes the issue? The original outlet is from the crankcase lower down, and implementing this breather would mean that the lower outleat has to be closed off. Does this negativly effect the engine in any way, create vacuum? Great videoes !
+Scandy Husky
Hi Scandy, thanks for the message.
These engines breathe hard and create lots of blow by, a result of the single compression ring piston. The transmission mounted breather is flawed as the engine design stores all oil in the transmission area, so you have large volumes of oil local to the breather port waiting to be carried out of the hose.
Moving the port to the head area reduces the amount of oil available near the breather port. I also designed the inlet on the breather to be a larger diameter to slow gas flow and help 'drop' oil behind.
There's no negatives to moving to this location, as any pressure or vacuum is still free to transfer from the transmission to the engine area via the primary gear case.
My motor has run first with my DIY solution and now with my DMD breather for around 200hrs without issues.
Hi,
thanks for the response, good stuff! Now i understand the initial issue of why this is happening, and how it is solved. Found the product on Ebay shipping from Australia by the user 'r5_c100', i'm guessing this is the correct seller?
+Scandy Husky
That would be me 👍
You may see some occasional spots of oil on the filter foam after installation, depending on wear in your particular motor, but you won't get oil running out into the airbox and down onto the motor.
Thanks for the messages.
+Scandy Husky
Order received and have added you to the group 👍
Hi, how does this product differ from the Zip Ty for example? Does it potentially send even less oil to the airbox?
spotthedogg
Hi Spot,
Thanks for the enquiry. The main differences are ease of fitment and location.
I wanted to make a breather that could be fitted with simple tools.
Also, the location beside of the cam chain gear has less oil flinging around the area to be drawn into the breather.
Some oil mist will still show on the filter element, but liquid oil should not flow from the filter housing.
Another plus vs the ZT full kit is the simple single hose install.
There's no additional connections to the oil drains and so no likelihood of a leak there.
Cool, and you'll have more soon?
+spotthedogg
Yes, another batch in around 2 weeks.
I assume you are on our Husky FB page.
I'll post up there when I have them in stock again. 👍
Dangermouse I'm not, I have a G450X
spotthedogg
Oh, I see.
You're welcome on the 449-511 Owners page.
However, I need to point out that unfortunately the DMD breather won't fit the frame design of the G450X. It has recently been tried by an owner for me and neither the inlet or exhaust positions have enough clearance.
any chance these will be offered in other colors? either black or silver?
+Jay Brapamaldi
Hi Jay,
The batches are very limited numbers, 20 at a time to keep costs down.
I've tried to stay with the most popular red colour.
I do have a blue model coming soon to suit the BMW G450X and CCM GP450, but the outlet angles may not suit the 449-511 models.
Dangermouse all good, the blue would clash more than the two different kinds of red
Jay Brapamaldi
The anodising is as close as possible to the tappet cover powder coating.
Unfortunately we were limited by the shades available.
The original prototype batch were quite pink but all batches since have been much closer.
I also kept in mind most other added parts are usually red anodised such as disc guards, bar end caps, lever tips etc.
I decided to try to best match them.
Hi there! What is that "breather"for?? Sorry for my unknowledge, greetings from Canary islands
Abraham Feo Elvira
The DMD breather stops the bike putting engine oil into the air filter.
When you fill the engine oil to the correct level, many of the 449-511 models spit the oil into the air filter and leak onto the engine.
Dangermouse ohh thank you so much! It is nice to know that fact
just to add something- this also helps to low oil temp, thanks to that your torqe limiter longevility will change for + dramaticalty.
Hi Dangermouse, I am from the UK and own a TE449. I am going to be in Brisbane April 2019 and was wondering if you have any DMD Breathers left and if it is possible to purchase one while I am out there?
I should have a fresh batch fairly soon.
I am about 1hr north of Brisbane, so we may be able to sort something out depending on your dates, as I work away from home on a rostered basis.
If you are on our Husqvarna 449-511 Owners Group FB page, message me there 👍
How did you remove the bottom half of the air filter?
preston womack
You remove the right hand side panel, undo the two air filter clips and slide it out to the right.
Dangermouse
Thank you so much for your help. I was taking of valve cover because it has a crack in it. Had to order a replacement but it’s coming from Austria so repairing it temporarily.
Where we can buy this kit? Can't find.
Hi I'm after the DMD breather for my 511. I live in the U.K. but can't see it for sale on eBay. Do you have any? Thanks.
Hello david ,
nice to greet you my husqvarna tc 449 cc has started spitting oil through the air filter
I want to know if it has suffered engine damage
or this is solved only with the DMD !!!
and there is nothing else, is that all?
It is not unusual for them to spit oil through the air filter.
Relocating the breather will help to reduce the amount of oil going to the filter and in almost all cases, stop any leaking from the filter housing.
@@Danger_mouse Then the engine has no damage,
I just have to place the new vent?
help me david, where can I get a DMD, in my country (Ecuador) it is very difficult to find it, I don't know where to buy it.
@@andresguevaraalvarez5570
It is possible to have damage, but most of these engines do end up spitting oil.
I will have breathers for sale again soon.
I use Ebay to sell them and put the add up on our Facebook page
Husqvarna 449/511 owners group.
@@Danger_mouse How can I know when you will have them for sale?
@@andresguevaraalvarez5570
I will have an eBay ad on the Husky 449 Facebook page soon.
👍
Hi DM! i just purchased a smr 511 2011 and i would like to install a dmd breather, are your breather still available and where can i purchase one?
Hi,
Thanks for the message.
Best place is to join our Facebook group
Husqvarna 449/511 owners group.
I put the ebay ads up on their as I have stock.
I'm currently sold out until the end of the month.
What is the "butterfly removal" ?
p0weraid
It is the removal of the second, electronicly throttle butterfly.
It improves throttle response and helps with Flameouts.
Here's the link.
ruclips.net/video/XfrJoNkt2HA/видео.html
Dangermouse thanks I'll have to do it also I'll be ordering one of these in the future do you have them in stock?
p0weraid
I have a new batch of DMD breathers being machined now. They should be on sale via eBay in a week or two.
Hi DM, when will these be available to buy again. I see they're out of stock on Aussie Ebay. I need one for my 2010 BMW G450X.
+timbermeister
Thanks for the enquiry.
I'll have another batch in a week or so. Currently being machined, then I'll assemble and reload the add.
Hi There, so this breather will not fit the G450X??
+Johnathan Roberts
Unfortunately no. The frame rail is too close to the breather for the outlet.
If I was able to get a G450X to measure near me on the Sunshine Coast Qld I would be able to redesign one to suit.
Hi DM, Thanks for the reply, I am waiting for my new motor to arrive. Once here and fitted I can supply you with any measurement you would need if that would help you?
Johnathan Roberts
OK thanks. 👍
Are you a member of our FB page for the 449-511s
Lots of useful stuff there suitable for the G450X.
facebook.com/groups/219900571553501/
Hi DM, I applied but still waiting approval
+Johnathan Roberts
OK, send through another request and I'll add you in 👍
Hi Dangermouse, (or anyone else who can help me!) hope you get this! I am considering getting a 449 or 511 TE (even TC) But everyone goes on about the BMW Huskys having engine problems. But nobody can tell me what actual problems they have... What are the ones you know of? How can you prevent and/or fix them? Also how about parts supply? Do i get them from BMW or Husky (KTM) or even Kymco (engine parts) . Thanks in advance!
Ironbark Machinery and Hire
Hi,
These engines don't have any particularly bad issues.
Most failures can be blamed on poor maintenance or bad info (Like dealers advising owners to run 800ml of oil instead of 1150 as per the manual)
The stator screws can work loose and you can inspect them easily and replace them before they do.
(check my other videos)
The oil in the air filter was just a poor original breather design by BMW. Again, easy to fix with a replacement breather.
Valves are nuclear proof.
Pistons wear well, but the single compression ring set wears out.
We have lists of part numbers on our Husqvarna 449-511 Owners Facebook Group page.
Only other less common failure is the torque limiter in between the clutch and transmission, basically like a limited slip unit to reduce transmission shock loads.
Not common, but can happen. It can be changed without splitting the motor.
Parts availably, BMW for some parts, lots of alternative brand parts for common stuff like bearings and seals, KYB common parts for the suspension etc.
Most guys buy any genuine parts out of online Husky shops in Europe.
Hope that helps.
Thanks a lot! Much appreciated.... I have read that the drive system they use gives awesome traction but they are a bit of a handful in tight stuff because of it (?) This does not make sense to me. can you enlighten me please!
Ironbark Machinery and Hire
I've used my 449 for tight single track riding for the last couple of years. It's slightly longer in the wheelbase than some other bikes so turns a little slower.
I slid the forks up the triple clamps around 10mm, wound in the steering stop screws for a little more lock and use lots of rear brake on the entry to turns. It's not the perfect tight track bike, but
I'm able to stay ahead of most of our riding group using it.
It's is a great all rounder in my opinion. Stable at speed, good on hills and fine in the tight stuff.
We're doing more and more technical riding, I've kept the Husky, but have also bought a Sherco 300 SEF-R 4t.
The Husky won't stop you doing anything the Sherco can do, just the Sherco is lighter and more nimble. 👍
Thanks Mate! Much appreciated!
Another question.... were there many changes between 2011, 2012, 2013 models in TC and TE?
Hay bro were can i buy that kit ???
Hi Antony,
Thanks for the message.
I'm currently having parts supply issues with the virus problems and I'm not sure how long it will be before I get the next batch ready for sale 😏
Hopefully not too much longer.
If you are on Facebook, check out the Husqvarna 441/511 owners page we have, I'll post up the new eBay ad there.
facebook.com/groups/219900571553501/?ref=share
Hi there great detailed video. So where can I buy one of these DMD engine breather?
Ricardo Mastroieni
Hi Ricardo.
I'm currently out of stock, but should have them back up on eBay in a couple of weeks.
Search DMD breather 449.
You can also join our Facebook group for the 449-511 Models here....
facebook.com/groups/219900571553501/
Are these still available?? I can’t find them and need one asap
@@gageplaisance9973 hhusqvarna 511 449 facebook group, look for david bates. Write him
Currently out of stock due to Covid issues.
I can't say how long it will be as yet, before I am able to stock them again.
Great Video!
How do I order one for my G450X?
Thank you for the invention:-)
Thanks for the message, appreciate it.
If you are on Facebook, send me a message at
facebook.com/DangerMouseDesignAustralia
quando sarà disponibile ? lo dovrei montare sulla mia husqvarna 511
Have recently bought 2011 511 your vids are so helpful always learning.liveing in hervey bay,very keen to come down have a ride with you,Thanks for the vids very very helpful.i see there is a facebook page,can I acess?.cheers
Hi Matt.
Thanks for the message. Yes, click on the join page button for the group and we'll add you in.
Always keen for a ride.
Often head out on a Friday morning with a group on the Sunny Coast.
Not sure were to go to join group mate.carnt find on your youtube site.cheers
+Matt Braban
Search Husqvarna TE TXC TC 449-511
Can't share the link here
Hi dangermouse. I really enjoy your vids and posts on various forums. I have a '12 te511 and am getting the oil in air box issue. There seems to be lots of different fixes out there, full circulation kits + breathers etc that are heaps of money. This one seems the simplest so far. Have you had any issues with this DMD. I am in Canada and can get it. Your advice would be appreciated.
+MrRopcean
Hi. I tried to make the breather as simple to install as I could.
It's a fairly simply solution and works well.
+MrRopcean
Hi. I tried to make the breather as simple to install as I could.
It's a fairly simply solution and works well.
Thanks DM. Ordered one and it's on it's way. I saw you used the plug before and have now gone to the DMD, I'll install and let you know. Looks like a solid product.
You look like a old mate I used to ride with Adrian many years ago on the sunny coast.xr hondas
Hopefully you made enough money from this to buy a table now,,,😂 😂
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