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

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Three-Ten Questions

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OUTsane

Husqvarna
Hi,

I was looking at the 310 recently, and really starting to like it. I was starting to think that I'd finally decided on a new bike, after going back and forth between different models of KTMs, Huskys, Hondas, and Yamahas. I saw one at the dealer the other day and everything looked top notch... except for the big (giant squid-esk)canister sticking off the side. I was feeling pretty good about the bike right up until I saw this MotoUSA review.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY5tq74BLww

Does it really weigh in at 275lbs, and for a 300cc bike to get mpg in the low twenties, isn't that a bit low? I was drawn to it over the 450s because I thought it was basically a 250 with a factory installed BB kit, and I liked the lower weight, but if it's the same bike with a smaller bore then I think the 450 would make more sense.

I also noticed that there's about an eleven pound difference between the '10 and '11 model, what did they change that saved that much weight?

It's kinda late, and I'm sorry if this is a bit un-organized or jumbled, I'm sure I probably forgot a few questions, but I wanted to get this up here before I forgot again and let it go a few more days.

Thanks!
 
The canister is there for 50 state EPA street legal, it comes off pretty easily.

My 2010 TE 450 weighs in at 280 wet so the 275 number is a pretty good bet for the 310 wet.

The MPG number is a little sketchy: tight new motor, warming the bike up alot since its new, etc. I got 40mpg the other day on the 450, I think the 310 would be capable of 40mpg with effort to controlling the throttle hand.
 
OUTsane;136275 said:
I also noticed that there's about an eleven pound difference between the '10 and '11 model, what did they change that saved that much weight?
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Most of it is in the motor. The went to the X-lite 250 motor as a basis for the 2011 310 motor.

I am getting 38mpg in the trails with my 2010 310.

450 will feel more heavy in the woods. It is more than just physical weight, it is the power also. I can tell you that my 2010 TE 310 "feels" as lite as the KTM200 I replaced. Seriously, the 310 feels really good in the trees. Compared to my 525, it is like night and day and they both physically weigh about the same wet. DOn't just think about actual weight, the power has alot to with how a bike feels and handles.
 
Just recently picked up an '09 310. Yes, it's a bit heavy for that size of motor, but I don't notice it at all while riding - as others have mentioned, it feels like a much lighter bike while riding (and I've installed the Safari 4+ gallon tank on mine). It feels very nimble while riding (much more like a 250 than a 450). It's also got a lot of torque. I've put a 15t C/S on it to get a higher top speed, but can still motor up steep uphills in 2nd gear.

The canister was already removed from my TE310 when i got it. A lot of bikes come with these to meet air emission stds - I removed the one that came on my 1200GS, it's easy to do.

Mine has the power-up kit on it, and probably getting about 35mpg (although I haven't bothered with a precise measurement), without necessarily being easy on the throttle.

It's a fun bike!
 
It only feels heavy when you have to pick it up after a fall other wise it feels really good. You really don't feal the weight when riding it. Very stable in rocky sections. It's a great bike.
 
My 2006 te250 is not the lightest either, but the only time I notice it is when I am loading it on the truck & on the downhills.

It is lowered about an inch, so picking it up after a spill does not bother me at all.
 
These are very enjoyable energy preserving bikes. Coming from a 450 i noticed immediately how less physically stressed I was during and after the ride. The less reciprocatin engine mass means a much more flickable machine. I wrestled the 450 in the tight, the 310 dances with me, sometimes I even get to lead.
 
Hey, thanks for all the responses!

I knew it would feel lighter just because of the fact that it's got less rotational and reciprocal mass, but when the reviewer said that he was struggling to loft the front end I started to worry. I'm sure it's gonna feel like a Downhill MTB in comparison to my DRZSM, probably a good bit more snap to it too. Just from sitting on it in the showroom, it felt like it carries it's weight fairly low.

Yeah, I saw the canisterectomy thread somewhere, either here or on ADV, not sure.

I went to the local Husky shop today and talked to a sales guy and he pretty much sold me on the bike. He explained how easy the valves were to check and what the power-up consisted of. Oil changes, he said with dualsport use I could probably go 1500mi on a change if I kept an eye on the sight glass, I was hoping for 800-1000mi of light DS(maybe some SM) use, so I'm glad to hear that(I'd still swap it out after an event, or couple days of hard riding).

Everything about the bike looked awesome! I especially liked the 50mm Marz forks, and hydro clutch. It's an '09 left over, I think they've had it there for a while, the Husky sticker was pealing off the headlight plastic. What's a decent price for an '09? I'm going back in on Thursday to talk about financing.

Oh, and hows the aftermarket? I've noticed that a lot of places don't seem to cater much to the Husky crowd, are there certain places that specialize?
 
Personally I like to change my oil every 400 miles or so, because by then the clutch does not work as well by that time (2006 te250, practically the same)

OUTsane;136390 said:
Oh, and hows the aftermarket? I've noticed that a lot of places don't seem to cater much to the Husky crowd, are there certain places that specialize?
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Link :)
 
Look right here. Motorsportz, 7602, ltr, much more sory to leave the rest of you out. Bike needs to be broken in the first 500 miles. It gets alot better after that. You need to set efi up or get alternet ecu that will really wake the bike up.
 
I have seen 2010's for 5999 by one of the board sponsors, so I certainly wouldn't pay more than that for a 2009!

Enduro Engineering, BRP, BulletProof Guards (awesome), Trailtech are some other vendors that have Husky parts.

Plastic, UFO makes em and the stock pieces are sensibly priced I think.

Acerbis, FMF and others.........
 
Cool, thanks guys!:cheers:

I've got another question for you. Are there any differences between the '09s and '10s? I think I remember seeing somewhere that the swingarm was shortened, but I can't remember anything else.
 
I think the only thing they mentioned that was different was the swing arm.

The bike's looking better and better all the time.

Are there any problems or recalls that I need to be sure are taken care of? I heard something about the battery and a temp sensor.
 
No problems with the bikes, remeber the bottom end was designed and did cater for the 450's and 510's so a measly 310 could not kill it. The other difference in the -09/versus 10's is the fors. the 10's had the mazzochi TC twin chamber units. Frankly if you are a trail rider the standard Zokies are more than up to the job
 
Given the choice between a 2009 TE310 and a 2010 TE310 - I would go for the cheaper one. They are both sorted out well enough.... unless you race competitively and need a new bike to qualify for contingency (if that program will still exist), then the newer one would be better.

Yes the temp sensors seem to go out, buy a spare.
 
My 510 fells light to me. The 250/310 feels like a feather. All make a DRZ feel like a boat anchor. The 310 is a world class dirt bike with a license plate. You will love it. It wont have the legs of your DRZ SM though, but it is a much better bike.
 
ghte;136581 said:
No problems with the bikes, remeber the bottom end was designed and did cater for the 450's and 510's so a measly 310 could not kill it. The other difference in the -09/versus 10's is the fors. the 10's had the mazzochi TC twin chamber units. Frankly if you are a trail rider the standard Zokies are more than up to the job
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Alright, I remember seeing that they kept the 50mm Marz forks instead of switching to 48mm, I must've over looked that part.

Coffee;136583 said:
Given the choice between a 2009 TE310 and a 2010 TE310 - I would go for the cheaper one. They are both sorted out well enough.... unless you race competitively and need a new bike to qualify for contingency (if that program will still exist), then the newer one would be better.

Yes the temp sensors seem to go out, buy a spare.
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Yeah, I think price is gonna decide it for me.

XLEnduroMan;136592 said:
My 510 fells light to me. The 250/310 feels like a feather. All make a DRZ feel like a boat anchor. The 310 is a world class dirt bike with a license plate. You will love it. It wont have the legs of your DRZ SM though, but it is a much better bike.
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Well, the DRZ is geared kinda high, good for the street but not slow tight dirt, I have to slip the clutch to much in certain areas. I think that if I end up getting an SM setup for the 310 down the line some time, it'd do pretty well with SM gearing similar to the DRZ's, maybe a couple teeth bigger rear sprocket. It's lighter, got more power, and if a Yami WR250X can do it, so can a 310... at leas that's what I'm hoping.:thumbsup:

Oh, and mt DRZ's sticking around as my main street/sm bike in an effort to keep the tedious commuting miles to a minimum on the 310. Though I could tell as soon as I sat on the bike at the dealership, I won't be able to resist riding it whenever I get the chance.
 
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