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New 2013 Husqvarna TE 310 R: Yea or Nay for Dual Sport?

Discussion in '4 Stroke' started by Angus, Jan 7, 2014.

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  1. bent70 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    san bruno
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    13 te310r
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 cr250
    Is the 511 clutch different from the 310? Compared to other bikes I have ridden it has the softest and smoothdst clutch pull action I have used. I couldnt imagine less clutch pull.
    bent70, Jan 9, 2014
    #41

  2. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many

    completely different clutch. Clutch pull is nice stock, way better with the lever and a much wider engagement throw so much EZer to modulate when slipping it.
    Motosportz, Jan 9, 2014
    #42

  3. Tinken Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Hesperia, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    MY12 WR511
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha
    310 clutch is a traditional multi spring, floating plate clutch. The 449/511 clutch is a state of the art DDS clutch similar to the image below.

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    Tinken, Jan 9, 2014
    #43
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  4. Indorider Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Bojonegoro, East Java Indonesia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 TE 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha TZM, Suzuki RGR (2 smokers)
    I totally agree. I have a German friend over here that everyone says is rude but he actually is just a straight talker. I hate having to read between the lines!
    Indorider, Jan 9, 2014
    #44

  5. Tinken Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Hesperia, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    MY12 WR511
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha
    They look like these, cost the same as MME's. They bend both ways and both the aluminum and the composite levers are guaranteed for life.

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    Tinken, Jan 9, 2014
    #45

  6. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Does not seem like from reading that that it changes the ratio which is the big deal on the MME lever.
    Motosportz, Jan 9, 2014
    #46

  7. Tinken Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Hesperia, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    MY12 WR511
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha
    It does lighten the pull, first thing Danny and I tested when installing them onto my 511.
    Tinken, Jan 9, 2014
    #47

  8. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    [IMG]
    Motosportz, Jan 9, 2014
    #48

  9. Phil Lamb Husqvarna
    A Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 TE310
    OK boys, friendly rivalry. I appreciate civil, factually based, debate. If not interested, run for Congress.
    Just for fun:
    Tinken, in other posts, has firm opinions re fuel additives. With marginal scientific support.
    Motosportz, in other posts, offers brake disc guards for sale. But photos of all Dakar bikes I have seen have none.
    So I am toying with you. Both of you are dedicated, offer thoughtful informed observations, have lots of experience, and I value your observations, since I am late to the game.
    Play with this as you will.
    Phil Lamb, Jan 9, 2014
    #49

  10. Phil Lamb Husqvarna
    A Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 TE310
    Oh, and 73 vs 311 seems more like 1/4 than 1/2 the pull (and I am not in Tinken's camp).
    Phil Lamb, Jan 9, 2014
    #50

  11. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many

    check ur math
    Motosportz, Jan 9, 2014
    #51

  12. Tinken Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Hesperia, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    MY12 WR511
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha
    :thinking:
    Tinken, Jan 9, 2014
    #52

  13. robertaccio Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    San Diego, Ca
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 Husqvarna TE300i
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 HusqvarnaTE610, 94 Husaberg FC501
    7lb.3oz vs 3lb.11oz
    robertaccio, Jan 9, 2014
    #53

  14. Phil Lamb Husqvarna
    A Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 TE310
    So the agent provocateur (sp?) can't read! At least you are engaged.
    Phil Lamb, Jan 9, 2014
    #54

  15. Phil Lamb Husqvarna
    A Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 TE310
    It is the macular degeneration. And I am sticking to it.
    Phil Lamb, Jan 9, 2014
    #55
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  16. worstell Husqvarna

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Other Motorcycles:
    KLR650, XR250R
    Hey TE310r owners, what is your experience getting parts now that Husqvarna is part of KTM? I am on the fence about getting a TE310r, and part availability is the biggest concern. I don't mind ordering parts online as long as the are generally available and they are delivered in a week or so. Thanks.
    worstell, May 3, 2014
    #56

  17. worstell Husqvarna

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Other Motorcycles:
    KLR650, XR250R
    I just red Tinken's response that the valves on the R version are pretty poor. Would I be better off buying the TE310 non-R? Yet, I have read that the fuel injection and other stuff is better on the R.
    worstell, May 3, 2014
    #57

  18. Tinken Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Hesperia, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    MY12 WR511
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha
    310R + intake valves. If dual sporting, get a 449.
    Tinken, May 3, 2014
    #58

  19. worstell Husqvarna

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Other Motorcycles:
    KLR650, XR250R
    Tinken- And how is parts availability these days?
    worstell, May 3, 2014
    #59

  20. LandofMotards Moderator

    Location:
    Colorado
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 TC250
    Parts in general seem to be getting better now. It will be hard to get special parts from them but for general maintenance you should be good to go. Odds seem to be that your local dealer won't have much but our site sponsors do (Bills Motorcycles Plus and Hall's). BMP also just picked up GasGas which just happened to buy Husky's old 250/310 motor. That means you will more than likely be able to buy parts through them also. The 250/310 is supposed to be in GasGas in 2015 but who knows. I recommend you get one while you can. It's an amazing bike and if anything were to go wrong, you saved more then enough to pay Zip-Ty to not only fix it, but make it better.
    LandofMotards, May 3, 2014
    #60
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