Husqvarna TE610/630 thread

SilverBullet · 09-26-2011, 02:44 AM

Well I've been wanting to upgrade my dual sport bike to something newer with an electric start for awhile now. Had my short list of candidate bikes and I've been scouring want ads new and used for the past 6 months or so. Finally all the stars aligned and I found my perfect bike. Perfect as I got a screaming deal so the bike to value beats all others hands down. New 2011 Husqvarna TE630 OTD for less than the MSRP of a DR650, XR650L, KLR650, DRZ400, WR250R, 690R etc. Although it had some dealer miles on it, bike was untitled so could sell as brand new and thus still came with full one year unlimited mile factory warranty. Left Saturday morning out of IAH for a fly and drive to Minneapolis.

Quick photo for now, it's very late and I'm tired from the long ride.

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Took delivery of the bike 2:30pm on Saturday. Rode 1,145 miles back to Humble and arrived home Sunday night at 12:30am. Planned to ride nonstop but when the sun went down in Missouri temps dipped to the low 40's and I didn't have warm enough gear. I braved 100 miles of it with wool socks over my gloves but not enough so stopped for 10 hours waiting for the sun to rise. No bike issues on the way back, performed flawlessly. Averaged 45 mpg but I was cooking the speedo most of the way ~75mph. I rode one tank at 60-65 and got 50mpg

So now along with electric start I also get fuel injection, water cooled, 6 speeds, Brembo brakes, hydraulic clutch and much more. In the two years since this bike has been released reliability has been very good. No smoking gun defects have shown up yet, so far so good. The TE610 had a good reliable history prior to this bike as well so no reason to suspect otherwise. Swedish heritage, Italian made and now with financial backing of BMW Germany.

Not the lightest bike on the block at ~330 lbs but you can easily reduce that by 20 lbs by replacing the exhaust and stock battery if you want. For me though 330 lbs. will seem like a mountain bike compared to my 400 lb plus old DR650 kicker.

I know there are a few more TE610/630 owners here so lets make this the TWT thread for our bikes.

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therealbigman · 09-26-2011, 05:27 AM

Good for you Bullet.

Meriden · 09-26-2011, 05:40 AM

WOW... and that's an all around WOW. How big is the tank?

**kojack06** · 09-26-2011, 06:59 AM

Man, you're hardcore! Very nice motorcycle.

**Rman of 237** · 09-26-2011, 07:04 AM

Cool SB!!

Now try not to put a dent in the tank!!

Trail Boss · 09-26-2011, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meriden

How big is the tank?

About 3.2 gallons

SilverBullet · 09-26-2011, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meriden

How big is the tank?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trail Boss

About 3.2 gallons

Yep exactly. Safari makes a 6.6 gallon tank already but it is ugly as sin and very expensive. I'm hoping IMS will do their 4.7 gal tank that keeps the stock plastics. However they never released one for the FI TE610 only the carbed TE610.

Anyway 3.2 gal is enough for now and for my dual sport use as I'm not an Adventure rider. I usually need to stop every 150 miles anyway for other reasons.

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Alex4218 · 09-26-2011, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilverBullet

Yep exactly. Safari makes a 6.6 gallon tank already but it is ugly as sin and very expensive. I'm hoping IMS will do their 4.7 gal tank that keeps the stock plastics. However they never released one for the FI TE610 only the carbed TE610.

Anyway 3.2 gal is enough for now and for my dual sport use as I'm not an Adventure rider. I usually need to stop every 150 miles anyway for other reasons.

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Stretching the legs is a good reason to stop after riding 150 miles. Looks like a bike I saw once on The Jetsons. Very nice. I can't wait to see it. This Thursday?

Meriden · 09-26-2011, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex4218

Stretching the legs is a good reason to stop after riding 150 miles. Looks like a bike I saw once on The Jetsons. Very nice. I can't wait to see it. This Thursday?

Me too. The tank on the BMW goes dry just as my backside gets tired of the 2x4 BMW used for a seat. Gotta say my hat is off to you for riding it back.

HANCOCK · 09-26-2011, 04:00 PM

SILVERBULLET.....

on the new husky.!

your garage is full now...!!!
and you are a true IRON/BUTT rider

1,145 mile's WOW.!!!

**Rsquared** · 09-26-2011, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilverBullet

Took delivery of the bike 2:30pm on Saturday. Rode 1,145 miles back to Humble and arrived home Sunday night at 12:30am. _

Wow...That's impressive!

Congrats on the bike, I bet your gonna like it.

Have you done the P/U mod yet?
If not here's a link to the DIY that I did to mine. (note: he calls for a 2.2 ohm when it is actually a 2.2K ohm resistor)
http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showt...Injected-610SM

SilverBullet · 09-26-2011, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rsquared

Wow...That's impressive!

Congrats on the bike, I bet your gonna like it.

Have you done the P/U mod yet?
If not here's a link to the DIY that I did to mine. (note: he calls for a 2.2 ohm when it is actually a 2.2K ohm resistor)
http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showt...Injected-610SM

Dealer installed the P/U kit already. Motor pulls very strong, I haven't really gotten on the throttle too crazy yet because only ridden on the street but a couple times I hit the gas fairly hard in 3rd gear and the front end got very very light. I'm sure I could have had it airborne with full throttle. Received 45 tooth SM630 steel sprocket for the rear today. That will go on at next tire change and make it even quicker. Stock Karoo has only another 1,000 miles or so left for street riding, already too gone for serious dirt riding.

Received and ready to install:
Uptite skid plate
Moose barkbusters
fork air bleeders
Tour-Tech tamper proof oil fill cap and rear brake reservoir cover
Moose tail bag

On backorder w/Halls:
Husky rear rack

Future:
Uptite pipe once George gets it sorted out or FMF Q4 if not
bar risers, I think 1" will be enough but need to get more riding in first

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SilverBullet · 09-26-2011, 07:13 PM

Rsquared why no TE630 in your signature line? You still have it don't you?

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**Rman of 237** · 09-26-2011, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rsquared

Wow...That's impressive!

Congrats on the bike, I bet your gonna like it.

Have you done the P/U mod yet?
If not here's a link to the DIY that I did to mine. (note: he calls for a 2.2 ohm when it is actually a 2.2K ohm resistor)
http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showt...Injected-610SM

Totally off topic but hey Rsquared, didn't I meet you at Kelly Pond a few months back?

iridered2003 · 09-26-2011, 07:23 PM

TOO,TOO SWEET!!!! CONGRATS!!!

Hellwig · 09-26-2011, 07:45 PM

You are a hard charger Silver! Sweet ride, cant wait to see it.

**Rsquared** · 09-26-2011, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilverBullet

Rsquared why no TE630 in your signature line? You still have it don't you?

_

Lazy... Yeah, I still have it. Fixed now.

**Rsquared** · 09-26-2011, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rman of 237

Totally off topic but hey Rsquared, didn't I meet you at Kelly Pond a few months back?

I believe so. You were with the group that were displaying the TWT Dual Sport banner, right?

**Rman of 237** · 09-26-2011, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rsquared

I believe so. You were with the group that were displaying the TWT Dual Sport banner, right?

I apologize for being terrible with names and faces but your name kinda rang a bell. 'Ding' I remember that guy!!

**Tourmeister** · 09-27-2011, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilverBullet

Rsquared why no TE630 in your signature line? You still have it don't you?

_

WHAT!? When did Roger get a TE630!? Man, no one tells me anything important around here

Hey Roger... watcha gonna do with the 450...?

09-26-2011, 02:44 AM	#1
SilverBullet Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Humble,TX Posts: 2,358	Husqvarna TE610/630 thread Well I've been wanting to upgrade my dual sport bike to something newer with an electric start for awhile now. Had my short list of candidate bikes and I've been scouring want ads new and used for the past 6 months or so. Finally all the stars aligned and I found my perfect bike. Perfect as I got a screaming deal so the bike to value beats all others hands down. New 2011 Husqvarna TE630 OTD for less than the MSRP of a DR650, XR650L, KLR650, DRZ400, WR250R, 690R etc. Although it had some dealer miles on it, bike was untitled so could sell as brand new and thus still came with full one year unlimited mile factory warranty. Left Saturday morning out of IAH for a fly and drive to Minneapolis. Quick photo for now, it's very late and I'm tired from the long ride. [IMG][/IMG] Took delivery of the bike 2:30pm on Saturday. Rode 1,145 miles back to Humble and arrived home Sunday night at 12:30am. Planned to ride nonstop but when the sun went down in Missouri temps dipped to the low 40's and I didn't have warm enough gear. I braved 100 miles of it with wool socks over my gloves but not enough so stopped for 10 hours waiting for the sun to rise. No bike issues on the way back, performed flawlessly. Averaged 45 mpg but I was cooking the speedo most of the way ~75mph. I rode one tank at 60-65 and got 50mpg So now along with electric start I also get fuel injection, water cooled, 6 speeds, Brembo brakes, hydraulic clutch and much more. In the two years since this bike has been released reliability has been very good. No smoking gun defects have shown up yet, so far so good. The TE610 had a good reliable history prior to this bike as well so no reason to suspect otherwise. Swedish heritage, Italian made and now with financial backing of BMW Germany. Not the lightest bike on the block at ~330 lbs but you can easily reduce that by 20 lbs by replacing the exhaust and stock battery if you want. For me though 330 lbs. will seem like a mountain bike compared to my 400 lb plus old DR650 kicker. I know there are a few more TE610/630 owners here so lets make this the TWT thread for our bikes. _ __________________ 2011 Husqvarna TE630 2006 Honda VTX1300S 2003 Kawasaki Voyager XII 2002 KTM 300 EXC 1991 Suzuki DR650S 1974 Suzuki TM400

09-26-2011, 05:27 AM	#2
therealbigman Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: On the coast South of Houston Posts: 1,787	Re: Husqvarna TE610/630 thread Good for you Bullet. __________________ Marko 08 XR650l, ( 01 xr650l basket ), 84 ATC200S, 80 CT110, 80 C70 passport, 89 XL600V TA in Red , 89 XL600V TA in White in the past 84 FJ1100 84 ATC250R 83 ATC200X 73 XR75 74 XR75 2 75 ELSINORES 125 79 ELSINORE 250 and probably a couple of dozen ATC70'S THE FUNNEST 3 WHEELER EVER

09-26-2011, 05:40 AM	#3
Meriden Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Rabbs Prarie Posts: 1,995	Re: Husqvarna TE610/630 thread WOW... and that's an all around WOW. How big is the tank? __________________ Meriden Avatar by Rman I've got to pay better attention to spelling.

09-26-2011, 06:59 AM	#4
kojack06 Forum Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Temple, Texas Posts: 1,389	Re: Husqvarna TE610/630 thread Man, you're hardcore! Very nice motorcycle.

09-26-2011, 07:04 AM	#5
Rman of 237 Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern Fayette County Posts: 5,478	Re: Husqvarna TE610/630 thread Cool SB!! Now try not to put a dent in the tank!! __________________ '06 TW200 Mountain Goat, '06 XR650L Sumo, '98 XR440R trick and plated, '98 KDX220 plated, '84 RZ350, '83 XR350R, '83 XR200R '84 ATC125

09-26-2011, 04:00 PM	#10
HANCOCK Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lake Houston Posts: 1,368	Re: Husqvarna TE610/630 thread SILVERBULLET..... on the new husky.! your garage is full now...!!! and you are a true IRON/BUTT rider 1,145 mile's WOW.!!! __________________ THE OLDER I GET THE FASTER I USE TO BE HONDA XR650L 2007

09-26-2011, 07:13 PM	#13
SilverBullet Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Humble,TX Posts: 2,358	Re: Husqvarna TE610/630 thread Rsquared why no TE630 in your signature line? You still have it don't you? _ __________________ 2011 Husqvarna TE630 2006 Honda VTX1300S 2003 Kawasaki Voyager XII 2002 KTM 300 EXC 1991 Suzuki DR650S 1974 Suzuki TM400

09-26-2011, 07:23 PM	#15
iridered2003 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: GALVESTON ISLAND, near texas Posts: 1,332	Re: Husqvarna TE610/630 thread TOO,TOO SWEET!!!! CONGRATS!!! __________________ RIDE RED,HONDA! 2002 HONDA XR650L 1976 KAW KH 100

09-26-2011, 07:45 PM	#16
Hellwig Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 328	Re: Husqvarna TE610/630 thread You are a hard charger Silver! Sweet ride, cant wait to see it. __________________ _________________________________________ 03 DRZ400E

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