Greetings from Jakarta, Indonesia! There's prolly countless of threads on getting the full potential out of the 630, especially the SM models...and many if not most involve a decent amount of cash dumped into it. I'm a cheap bastard...and in a developing country where import taxes are like hemorrhoids swelling up and residing unpredictably, I just can't afford (or let myself) buy wallet burning parts. Yes, I may have paid for mine around twice as what you guys did in the US/Europe/Australia, but spending more to make it a better bike is just hurtful...No really, I was in tears riding the pig in stock form...my cheap as shit locally built bike ran sooo much smoother than the 630 It was jittery and overheats so damn easily...power delivery was disappointing too. Not that I could handle crotch rockets but this was just "whoa WTF?" kind of inconsistency This was when I had to stop halfway through my commute cause of the overheating...clutch pressure was gone and the motor was knocking every generous throttle pull. I was pretty close to crying in public that day...and pretty much everyday I took the big girl to work... So from the readings I've done from this forum and some other sources, I tried to diagnose WTF was wrong with the bike and what the solutions may be. First off I had to pinpoint what version I have. All I know is that my bike is an AUS version, so there's no labyrinth in the airbox. BUT, I also had to make sure it's not a learner's version (I forgot what it's called but I heard the AUS version had the "training wheels" version) so glad mine ain't it! Anyways, I started listing what steps I needed to make it run smoother and the PU kit was on top of the list. I looked around for about 2 weeks for freakin 2200 Ohm resistors for a DIY PU kit but couldn't find any. so I had no choice but to cough up around 50$ to order the kit from the dealer. At first the dealer didn't know what I meant by "PU Kit" and offered me the Arrow cans+ecu package...no way in hell I'm spending that kind of money! So I had them search for the parts through the catalog. Thanks to the person who posted the parts number! I forgot who it was but credits to you, mate! While waiting for the PU kit to come in, I flushed the rads and poured in Engine Ice...yes many said it's all hype, but I was frustrated and hopeless and I needed a quick solution...$30 bucks down the drain...it was pointless since the bike was still running lean. Damn, could've bought 6 happy meals with that money At first I was pretty disappointed that the PU kit install had to be delayed cause the mechanic was on race duty out of town and the dealer told me that I'll void the warranty if I installed the PU kit myself...but the manager stepped in and said he'll help me do it so not to void my warranty. Awesome guy!!! Like many have said, the PU kit made significant difference in the power delivery. I wouldn't say smooth but A LOT better than stock. The manager was also kind enough to invite me for an ECU tuning. They used a Husky branded software, I dunno if this is what people referred to iBeat (?) In stock form + PU kit, we found 107/110/114 was the best values for the local environment. This cost me $0...feels like Christmas! Within the same day, I had this nagging in my head to get bigger rear sprockets...so I tried looking for at at least a 42T. Husky's OEM was out of the question, just not within my budget for a trial and error type of thing. I went for a blank sprocket which was pretty much a sprocket without any mounting holes, and a new set of 520 chain. Cost me around $30. Took the sprocket to a lathe shop and $5 later: installed with the new chain: Now, roughly $120 later (PU kit + Engine Ice + iBeat/tuning + 44T gear + chain)...she's a different beast. I appreciate the new acceleration characteristics of the bike since my commute is mostly bumper to bumper traffic. Before the 44T sprocket, 5th and 6th gear was never touched at all...now kick me in the nuts and call me sparky but that doesn't seem healthy for the gearbox. And since bikes aren't allowed in highways out here, I don't need the excessive top speed that the stock gearing presented. Now this thread might be wrongly titled since my review doesn't cover the broad aspects of what is deemed to be a decent review, but if you live in overcrowded traffic (and you're a cheap SOB like me ) and you're wondering if the SM630 can suit your commuting needs, then I think I'm pretty close to bullseye. RIZ
Good to hear! Keep an eye on those sprocket bolts, and the chain. If you got it for $30, chances are it'll be stretching here pretty soon with any generous throttle...
true, the guys at my supermoto club laughs at me for being so cheap. but they don't have the same finance manager (wife) I do! hahaha...i guess if this set up is comfortable in the long run, it'll become feasible for me to fetch some better quality sprocket and chain. i also wanna try out a 42T and will update once I do
You could easily have done the p/u kit yourself (if I can do it, there´s no one who can´t and the plug is even cheaper on eGay). Think the ECU is also available elsewhere (but the gain won´t be all that much, as you´ve been at the iBeat). The only really relevant thing left is the JD jetting kit which does make a great deal of difference (and this is also easy to install on your own): http://www.jdjetting.com/xcart/product.php?productid=122&cat=8&page=1
it wasn't that i can't, but dealer said i'll void my warranty if i installed the PU kit myself...and i'm not too sure about the JD tuner yet...not that i doubt the results but i can't afford to import one. it'll come out atleast twice as much after shipping and god knows how much customs will charge me. last time i bought some shocks online, which was around 250 bucks, i had to pay around 150 bucks to ship it and another 100 for customs. i can anticipate the shipping fees, but customs charges are based on luck
so a little update from today...i wanted to get a 42T sprocket to try out and fabricate some axle sliders. but ended up only finishing the axle sliders and didn't have time to get the sprocket to a lathe shop. anyways...the sliders are just skateboard wheels held together on a long threaded rod...i went for the hardest skateboard wheels i could find. cost me close to 20 bucks, dammit...i didn't have the heart to take apart my son's skateboard eventhough he hasn't touched it in ages... the threaded rods were the hardest part of the job, cause i couldn't find them in the right length. so i had to weld 2 long-as-fook bolts for each axle. then cut the excess to fit. parts and labor about 5 dollars (no i dont have a welder) and here it is! end result was pretty good although i went waaaay over budget
Don't forget some good handguards if the finance manager approves. They can save considerable damage if the bike happens to hit the pavement.
next on my list! btw, I was looking at a few the other week. a polisport one caught my eye. it can be installed with/without the bar-end mounts but the mount itself is plastic. do you think it'll hold up well in a fall? trying to weigh the cost-benefit cause they're around $50/pair or would a $12 chinese non-branded hold up better? but it'll mean cutting my levers down a bit to make them fit
I have a chinese set on my trail bike , worth every penny of the $20 I spent . Smacked them a few times without any issues .
The chinese set you posted look exactly like an old Acerbis set I have. The type with metal mounts/frames are always going to come out of a hit better than the plastic.
BTW, anyone ever made their own engine guard or skid plate? had a quick browse around but they're $100, some are even over $150 and that's before shipping . and ya'll know me when it comes to money
You chose the wrong bike if you wanted to be a penny pincher... People have welded up their own plates, but nothing that I've seen is as slick as the Hyde...
I saw a plastic universal skid plate that mounts onto the frame...dunno if it'll fit but could be an option. will update if I can get one to try out Mine does too! Cheapo handguardo installo resulto! And it's amazing what a 10 cent worth of plain black stickers on the tank can do to make the big girl look slimmer
Hmmm, I gotta admit I've been wondering about how that black sticker on the side panels trick would work out. Thanks for posting.
