I'm probably not a good resource but in the selfish interest of inflated post counts.... My 610 is still apart (just got suspension back yesterday) so I've been riding my KTM 950 everywhere. Last weekend I rode west of Woodland Park on some single-track and ATV track trails (Trout Creek Rd - the 717A trail complex). Universally, people thought I was insane for riding a 950 up (and down) some of the tougher trails. My buddy and I swapped bikes after about 30 miles. He rides a KTM 300. Although I really dug how easy it was to ride the front wheel and rail that thing through all kinds of stuff, as soon as I got to a spot to open it up, I was sorely disappointed....no juice in 5th gear. For me, the Husky 610 is the perfect bike for how I like to ride here in Colorado. I have the lightweight characteristics of a trail bike & the transmission & power for getting around the state on the slab if necessary. I also have the experts here at CafeHusky to keep me straight with maintenance and modification tips. I was smitten with the DRZ for a while but the 610's extra power with negligble weight penalty and better componentry sold me. The closest competitors for me are KTMs and Husabergs. There are solutions for fuel range.
Hi guys, this is a post from the local husky dealer on one of the local (to me) forums: 2008 Brand new bikes. On blow out sale. These are Black and grey SMR 610's . We have switched over the front and and suspension from the 2008 TE 450's . Here's the advantages , 50 ml Marozochi forks fully adjustable with the black finish. Way better suspension than the 610 TE ever came with. SMR 610 headlight , there brighter than a TE 610 light . I can only assume he meant "front and rear suspension". He is selling them for $CAN7400 which is $US6625. I would have to add 12% taxes for my out-the-door price. Would you guys do this? My biggest fear would be to one day ride a 'proper' TE610 & find out I like it much better. Or maybe my fears are completely irrational?
OK thats a bit more info than we had to work with earlier. I'm assuming that all the parts swaping is new for new and if that is the case then it should make a good set-up. I would probably go for this kind of arrangement.
50 ml? I would be a little careful buying something from someone that has trouble describing things. Could be not so good at typing, or something else might be going on.
I disagree with you there, I put knobblies on my SM and it works perfectly: SM Enduro The only problem is the front brake caliper bolts, which can be improvised to fit. Click on my name to see my thread for details of said improvisation.
