1. 4 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
     TE = 4st Enduro & TC = 4st Cross

Why is my front rim prone to dents?

Discussion in '4 Stroke' started by XLEnduroMan, Apr 25, 2009.

  1. XLEnduroMan Heroes Ride Huskys. The others follow.

    Location:
    Durham, CA.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '18 Husqvarna 701 Enduro.
    Other Motorcycles:
    '20 Ducati Hypermotard 950.
    My TE 510 is less then a month old and I already have two noticeable dents in the stock front rim. :banghead: The first one I felt but the new one today I don't recall the incident. I have the front tire at the recommended 15 lbs. This must be to soft? I wonder if I got a defective rim because this is ridiculous. I have ridden these same places real hard on my DRZ and it's rim hold their own. The Husky rocks, but the front rim seems to be butter. :banghead:

    Feel free to tell me what you think. I can take it. :eek:
    XLEnduroMan, Apr 25, 2009
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  2. HUSKYnXJnWI Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Central Wisconsin, USA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    09TE450
    Your just going that much faster now !!!





    I never run more than 12 in the front, but different terrain I am sure...
    Seriously- the Husky soaks up everything that would have deflected the DRZ- your hitting stuff you don't even know your hitting.
    HUSKYnXJnWI, Apr 26, 2009
    #2

  3. fitness2go Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Seattle WA
    It's made by Excel not Husky. What the poster above said sounds spot on...just htting more stuff than you realize and the Husky suspension soaks it up.
    fitness2go, Apr 26, 2009
    #3

  4. Xcuvator Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Scholls Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE450,610 WB165,WR250 WR360 & XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    yes
    Are the spokes tight? Are you sure your tire gauge is right?
    Seems like if the suspension is more compliant that would lead to less wheel impact and damage. Fork stiction or stiffness would seem more likely to me. Just my .02.
    Xcuvator, Apr 26, 2009
    #4

  5. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    Depends a whole lot on riding style (obviously). I run low air pressures (9 front) but I'm slow and careful esp in the rocks in the mountains in nor cal.

    http://www.lt-racing.com/

    Maybe?
    Coffee, Apr 26, 2009
    #5

  6. XLEnduroMan Heroes Ride Huskys. The others follow.

    Location:
    Durham, CA.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '18 Husqvarna 701 Enduro.
    Other Motorcycles:
    '20 Ducati Hypermotard 950.
    My front tire does spend alot of time in the air. :bonk: Like last night leaving a favorite Mexican food place after the ride. I zipped out across the lanes to get in front of traffic. I found myself hanging a 4th gear throttle wheelie through the intersection in front of all to see. :eek: I know better, it all just happened so fast. :busted:

    Anyways, I do pay respect to the rocky area's and dodge them the best I can. I feel pretty comfortable with the tire guage, and I just tighted all the spokes the ride before this one. The front had it's first dent doctored and spoke tightened by HRT a couple or rides ago. Looks like I will be paying him another visit.

    The bike is pretty deceptive. It can go putt putt or it can hit speeds that will make some cry. This bike is awesome.:thumbsup: I guess I will pay HRT another visit and then get a set of red rims from Hall's. :thumbsup:
    XLEnduroMan, Apr 26, 2009
    #6

  7. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    Who is HRT?
    Coffee, Apr 26, 2009
    #7

  8. XLEnduroMan Heroes Ride Huskys. The others follow.

    Location:
    Durham, CA.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '18 Husqvarna 701 Enduro.
    Other Motorcycles:
    '20 Ducati Hypermotard 950.
    Hanson Racing Technology, Chico CA. :thumbsup:
    XLEnduroMan, Apr 26, 2009
    #8

  9. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    Thanks!
    Coffee, Apr 26, 2009
    #9

  10. rajobigguy Administrator

    Location:
    So.Cal.
    I wonder if the 510 rims are the same ones that come on the 610? I know I've done some things that I was sure were rim flattening events and they have come come through perfectly. I hit a 10" high square edge at around 60, a situation that would almost gaurantee a major flat spot on most rims but it did no discernable damage.:confused:
    rajobigguy, Apr 26, 2009
    #10