I have a 2009 TE310, As I work through the bugs on it from stock (the engine rips and I have the stalling issue mostly whipped) I am up to the floppy streering at low speeds. When ridden fast it is great, but at low speeds it feels wierd. My other bikes (KTM) all steer smoothly at all speeds. I got this bike to replace my old 200exc, but I ended up buying a 150xc for tight trails until I can figure this out. Can I change the triple clamps to smooth this out? or is it a wheel issue (rotational mass)or do all huskys handle this way? Growing a pair is not an option at this late point in my life.
make sure you set your sag and and get your suspension sorted. What do you weigh? Husky handle fantastic IMHO, thats one of the main draws for me.
I set the sag on the rear, but might need a stiffer rear spring. Im 240lbs. I dont even know where to buy different rear (or front) spring (s).
Get your springs here and tell them Kelly from Motosportz sent you and Richard will set you up. You do need stiffer springs, it is a big part of the issue. http://www.houseofhorsepower.com/
I didnt see any springs on there, but shot him an e mail of what Im looking for. Husky doesnt have springs? It's a big change form KTM who seems to have everything.
Richard works within Cannon Raqcecraft that builds springs for everyone in the industry. He is doing some cool things there and can do any rate and progressive and straight rate, basically ANYTHING. He also sponcered several fast husky racers and knows the bikes well. Would be hard to fnd a better source for husky springs / knowledge. Call him, thats the best method.
Mate I can tell you right now the KTMs are not as resposive as Huskies. The headshake issue has been a matter of fact for at least 8 years. The Husky with its linkage is a lot better planted. Next time you ride behind a Kato have a look how they kick right or left after bumps (lack of linkage). Get the bike set up right for your weight and riding style/needs. I too am circa 250 and just over 6 foot not fat just a solid Rugby player. With my 310 properly set up (Thanks Trooper Lu) she is a cracker.
Thanks, I have owned 6 KTM's and this is my first Husky. I appriciate your brand loyalty and I am working up to it. However nice Husky's are, they have a longer sorting out period than the orange bikes. maybe because I know what to change straight away on the others. Cheers
i have found with the huskys that if you dont have the right pre load on the rear spring ...ie to soft it will load up the rear easy and take the weight of the front end ...ie weight less/soft steering to fix set rider sag with right shock spring then this will transfer motion weight to the front and you have better steering and front end feal note... slide your forks up in your clamps 5 to 10 mm for better steering as this will lower the front = more weight on the front end and more front end feal these are easy things to try before spending $$$$$$$$$$$ on suspension good luck H.B
I did the fork slide thing and it helped. I hope the new rear spring is the cure without much more cash outlay.
Huskys have always come with confused fork springs and sometimes valving with a few exceptions. Different riders and terrain "over there" and obviously preferences. Why manufactures don't just pay to have someone sort it here (cheap) and use those setting for us is beyond me. Simple and far better reviews / happier customers.
Wow! Every one is different! I had and 09 te 250 (not for long!) slow speed handled good (felt like a good B riders bike) as soon as pushed to a fast A rider limit I could NOT stand the way the bike handled. From what I understand the 10 and up 4 strokes are alot better then the 09's. Everyone has to set the bike up for their tastes and STYLE I ride Orange only in secret places (hate them soooo much!) and can tell you for me it would take ust as much set up as a Husky. You are used to orange and I am used to red and white. Suspension stock on any bike is never really perfect. I do question why Husky is so lazy not to retain a 45 mm fork on their 125-150's. I like the flex and for the woods a 45mm fork is better!
fer once i agree with fletchman...fer once...dont let it go to yer head... a bike's a bike pretty much regardless of color...yer darn lucky if anyone gets one out of the box to be perfect for them...that's why there's so much adjustment...most come from the factory set up for a 160# int rider. usually "too something er other" for a beginner and waaaay too soft for a pro.
Michelien S12 psi is dependant on where I'm riding. 13-19 psi I got my 5/8 spring in the mail today and got it installed, I will get to ride it this weekend.
Spring did the trick! Good base, now I will start messing with the clickers to really tune it in. Thanks everyone.
