Buy it. I rode my beloved 02 KTM LC4 for an amazing 32k miles on the street and mostly dirt roads. it started to cost me too much so i got a KLR in '05. After 40k miles of the KLR i rode a TE 630 and sold the KLR in a week and bought one. i did look at the KTM 690, but i couldn't get on in CA at the time. the only issue i ever had was i took it to Moab to break it in and the clutch master cylinder started to leak. Once that was replaced (warranty), i moded it to act right(JD, PU, FM4, aibox, Kobul). the only thing i can complain about is the ridiculous 3 gal tank. i can go about 100 miles then the light comes on, lame. other than that..... conclusion.......Get it!
BUY IT! It is comfortable on road, the transmission is among the best shifting that I've ever owned, the suspension is great for trail and street. I could not be happier with mine, I've put almost 5,000 miles on it since July of this year. I've been on woods roads moderate single track and ATV trails. As previously mentioned, there are better machines for tight single track. I'm still amazed at how well the Husky carries it's weight. I owned a Yamaha WR450F and really disliked that bike. Too heavy for tight single track and it sucked on the road (it was plated, street legal) I've replaced the tires and put on a new chain and sprockets. I have had no issues. It is one of the best bikes that I've owned!
You're in Maryland, right? Call these folks for a killer deal on their last TE630... http://www.ridersvillecycle.com/showcaseproductdetail.htm?ID=10960068&Brand=501&Type=1514&fm=1 I got mine for $6,099 OTD...YMMV... Skoal, JJ
She's right. If you're inclined they'll sell it for 6100 OTD...that's what I got mine for, from them. Painless transaction.
You say you have problems finding neutral? Their was an idle adjustment thread on here recently.... I bumped up the idle on my TE630 and it cured my stalling issues under hard braking but also found it helped in finding neutral a lot easier (I have only 300 miles on mine).
If you click into it while rolling with the clutch in, it's a lot easier than when you're stopped... I always find it right as I'm rolling to a stop at lights.
Yes..All is good now witht the power up..1600rpm. It was too low as delivered in stock trim. I am aware of the neutral before coming to a stop just need to get in the habbit of doing it. Turns out the waterpump housing was a little loose as well as another hose..Jeezz.. I am a Honda guy and not used to this working on your new bike stuff. But as everone knows Honda Has dropped the ball when it comes to the dual sport segment. The TE630 is a very comfortable even after a 200km 10hr day of all types of terrain. Glad I bought it..
Was a Honda Guy too... came from an XR650R... got intro'd to doggies by Blazes, so first off it was a SM630 then added on the TE630 and have just sold the XR650R to have a fund a TE510 to round out the doggy trio. Am absolutley the doggies and have never looked back.
