Ok, so this is my first post on here (and my first Husky) I have several ??? regarding this awesome bike that's way more than I bargained for. Having owned MANY big thumper enduros, coupled with having an uncharacteristically good paycheck last month I figured it was time to X one off my "bucket list" I've owned plenty of dirt and sport bikes since the age of 5 (41 now and feeling every one) but this is something I didn't count on. I just knew it was going to be awkward, but how happy I am that I'm always wrong. It feels like I finally got a pair of boots that fit correctly, and know I'm about to wind up in a heap of trouble. It's a carbureted 2007 610sm with nothing but an Arrow slip-on and a HEAP of miles (15K) The PO said he did the chain at 10K himself, and he's checked the valves often. The bike seems somewhat solid, although it doesn't want to idle and the display is flaky at best. - I desperately want another set of bars/grips/clamps and desperately need a steering stabilizer. Does anyone have any bar bend/brand suggestions? The ones that are on it appear to be from a 1970s Huffy BMX bike that sat under an ugly tree for many years. The grips appear to be from a 1980 Goldwing really fat in the middle and tapering toward thumbs and pinky…terrible. It also seems as though Edward Scissorhands ran the cables to the bent levers that also need replacement. I also need recommendations on levers, as they're bent and huge/heavy/ugly. - I will also need a FSM if available in print I'll jump up and down, but will settle for any downloadable version as well. I would really like to do a "once over" for spec. before I start chucking this thing into geometry that boggles my mind at high speed or making a trip to the mountains (Franklin NC) - The PO was about 50# lighter than my 220# and I would really like to stiffen things up, but don't want to mess with anything until I know the specs. Is the factory rear shock set-up any good for heavy riders like me, or should I look at another? - The rear tire is too tall (profile height) and although fairly new, both of these Michelin Pilots feel like garbage to me. I need something sticky, not really mileage conscious but don't want a straight up slick or track tire. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated, as well as chain/sprocket advice as the ones on it are crap. - Finding ethanol free gas has become almost impossible here in Atl, so can I run a stabilizer like Lucas or similar or should I just bite the bullet and make the drive to get the good stuff? Thanks a million in advance for any input, this bike is way more than I thought it would be and I need all the control/stability I can get. Apologies for the battery of ??? from a noob, surely these are all relatively well covered somewhere on here but I couldn't find anything that fit the bill specifically.
I just bought an 08 FI model. I have many of the same questions. As fars as the bars, etc. it shouldn't be a big deal to find something that works for you.
The speedometer is a known weak point. They fail often. Try unplugged the harness from the back and cleaning all the contact points. Do you know what RPM it's idling at? Mine is happy around the 1800 RPM range. I run nothing but 87 octane (with up to 10% Ethanol) and have zero issues, I put Sta-Bil in the tank for winter storage and start it every few weeks and let it idle up to full temperature.
Welcome Thought this may help with allot of your questions https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qi0pvlc2oj6re3e/AACkHIrvHxnpj-6l0judNhZNa/TE610 Repair Manual.pdf With a carb I'd make the drive for the good fuel if it will sit in the tank/carb any longer than a three weeks... that's just me. I really like the SM compound Avon Distanzia tires.. Pretty sure that the motor requires premium fuel.
Here is a thread about grips: http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/what-handlebar-grips-are-you-using.21233/ I like the standard half-waffle stuff in the dirt. I just use stock or stock replacement levers. Bar bends are very personal. For dirt bikes, I really like the RC high bend. For supermoto, I am not so sure what you'd want, check out the RC high and also the CR high is very popular. Look for another what? Shock? There's no reason you need an aftermarket shock, the stock unit is good quality, it just needs to be set up for your riding. The first step is to set the sags. Recommendations for supermotos might be different, but here is a thread with recommended sag settings: http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/suspension-setup-recommendations.17268/ After that, you can look at adjusting the clickers, and after that you can have it revalved, depending on if it needs it or not. There are a bunch of tire threads on here. Pilot Powers seem popular. I have Conti SM tires on mine. Threads for chains/sprockets: http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/sprocket-and-chain-recommendations-te610.41210/#post-413353 http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/sprocket-sizes-help-please-630-te.40946/ I just run premium with 10% ethanol and don't worry about it.
