08 610SM Rear Suspension

Discussion in '610/630' started by crzycrazycarl, Aug 22, 2013.

  1. crzycrazycarl Husqvarna
    C Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2008 610SM
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 Honda XL600, 2001 YZ250
    I weigh around 200lbs with gear and it seems like my suspension is to soft. Who makes heavier weight springs for these bikes? Are they reasonably priced or should I get some measurements and just find a heavier one that will fit?
  2. Theo Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Lombardy, Italy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    SM 610 I.E.
    Other Motorcycles:
    2001 YZ250
    On the 08 SM 610 the k of the rear spring is 6,4 kg/mm: the same of the SM 570R, which is 20 or 30 kg lighter.
    According to the manual, its free lenght should be 245 mm +/- 1,5 mm: that's the useful limit. I don't know its width, but it's easy to measure.
    So, if you don't find a speciific stiffer spring, you should look for a spring of the same dimensions, with a k higher than 6,4 kg/mm.
  3. JonXX Administrator

    Location:
    Bill's Motorcycles Plus
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    360CR 360WR SM610 TC450 TXC250 TC250
    Other Motorcycles:
    Hondas, Harleys, Yammys & a squid
    http://www.promotionsuspension.com/ did the work on my TC450 and I love it.

    Many folks here use and swear by http://www.watsonperformance.com

    I reckon you could give either of them a call.

    I don't know why my text is changing colors or randomly bolding.