novaks47
Husqvarna
Hello all! I'm considering getting a TR650, but I've got a few questions for those who own one.
1. How's the throttle control? Example : I've got a Yamaha FZ6, and one of my gripes is the abruptness of the throttle. I've adapted pretty well to it, but it's still annoying. When I apply throttle, say, while exiting a corner, it kind of just "snaps" on, and the bike just lunges forward abruptly. Also, when I let off the throttle, it starts slowing immediately, a bit too much actually. It's just the nature of an FZ6, and I am pretty smooth now, but there's only so much that can be achieved. It is what it is I suppose. On the street it's a non-issue, but in the twisties it can be quite annoying. And I live on a mountain road, so there's no avoiding it. My TW200 is really smooth by comparison, but I think that's more to do with the tiny amount of "power" it has.
The TW also is much smoother on decel, unless I'm higher up in the revs or in a lower gear.
2. I've read that the TR is really smooth. I'm sure it has vibrations somewhere in the RPM range. Where do those vibes occur? Up high, in the middle? Is it more of a buzz, or more like other thumpers? This is more out of curiosity, as vibrations and buzzing don't really bother me.
3. What are the valve adjustment intervals? How easy are the valves to get at and adjust anyways? On my FZ6 it's heck of a job, as in not a in-your-driveway kind of job. Luckily, those are good for 24K miles between adjustments. The TW of course, is old school design and super easy to adjust the valves on. Apples to oranges I know, but good general references none the less.
4. Anyone try to run regular fuel in their TR? Can the ECU compensate? Just curious about this one. Far from a deal breaker, seeing as they seem to get such good mileage, and the tank is far from monstrous.
That's all I've got for questions. The TR650 looks amazing, and I'm about 90% it'll be my next moto, and it'll fit my needs/wants perfectly. Thanks in advance!
1. How's the throttle control? Example : I've got a Yamaha FZ6, and one of my gripes is the abruptness of the throttle. I've adapted pretty well to it, but it's still annoying. When I apply throttle, say, while exiting a corner, it kind of just "snaps" on, and the bike just lunges forward abruptly. Also, when I let off the throttle, it starts slowing immediately, a bit too much actually. It's just the nature of an FZ6, and I am pretty smooth now, but there's only so much that can be achieved. It is what it is I suppose. On the street it's a non-issue, but in the twisties it can be quite annoying. And I live on a mountain road, so there's no avoiding it. My TW200 is really smooth by comparison, but I think that's more to do with the tiny amount of "power" it has.
The TW also is much smoother on decel, unless I'm higher up in the revs or in a lower gear. 2. I've read that the TR is really smooth. I'm sure it has vibrations somewhere in the RPM range. Where do those vibes occur? Up high, in the middle? Is it more of a buzz, or more like other thumpers? This is more out of curiosity, as vibrations and buzzing don't really bother me.
3. What are the valve adjustment intervals? How easy are the valves to get at and adjust anyways? On my FZ6 it's heck of a job, as in not a in-your-driveway kind of job. Luckily, those are good for 24K miles between adjustments. The TW of course, is old school design and super easy to adjust the valves on. Apples to oranges I know, but good general references none the less.
4. Anyone try to run regular fuel in their TR? Can the ECU compensate? Just curious about this one. Far from a deal breaker, seeing as they seem to get such good mileage, and the tank is far from monstrous.
That's all I've got for questions. The TR650 looks amazing, and I'm about 90% it'll be my next moto, and it'll fit my needs/wants perfectly. Thanks in advance!
6K miles is a bit short for the valves, but not terrible by any means. Plus it's only a single, so it's probably a fairly simple job. Yep, I think this is going to replace the FZ6 as my commuter motorcycle in a short while. I hate to part with it, but registration on three moto's is just too much, and I still love the TW too much to ever part with it. lol
