Husqvarna Adventure bikes?

[Waihou Thumper]

TE 630 is 600.1 cc, so is marginally under the higher cost 601 cc bracket

Yeah, I was referring to the 610... But aint that lucky then, by a smidgin!

[rogson]

Less versatile than the DRZ for dirt and highway?

The DRZ is like the DR650 in also needing a 6th gear.

More versatile from the standpoint that for an equal overall first gear ratio the DRZ has a taller top gear (5th) than the TE450/510 (6th), even though it has one less gear. Of course the spacing between the DRZ gears is greater.

Please note the specs I have for the Husky are for a 2008 model - I don't know whether the more recent/current models are the same.

The DR650 has a wider overall ratio gearbox than the DRZ (its actually very close to the WR450). The DR650, however, has a big gap between first and second (which I'm sure many owners are aware of).

[Waihou Thumper]

More versatile from the standpoint that for an equal overall first gear ratio the DRZ has a taller top gear (5th) than the TE450/510 (6th), even though it has one less gear. Of course the spacing between the DRZ gears is greater.

Please note the specs I have for the Husky are for a 2008 model - I don't know whether the more recent/current models are the same.

The DR650 has a wider overall ratio gearbox than the DRZ (its actually very close to the WR450). The DR650, however, has a big gap between first and second (which I'm sure many owners are aware of).

and what is the point of all this? I am sure all bikes have their merits but to state the 'versatility' bit is a bit over the top, especially if you are referring to what makes a better machine and all that. We know DRs are good bikes, tractor along nicely forever....Great, nearly got one myself. BUT, the Huskies, KTM and other breeds all have their specs that make them unique as does the Ural...

[clint640]

More versatile from the standpoint that for an equal overall first gear ratio the DRZ has a taller top gear (5th) than the TE450/510 (6th), even though it has one less gear. Of course the spacing between the DRZ gears is greater.

Please note the specs I have for the Husky are for a 2008 model - I don't know whether the more recent/current models are the same.
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In contrast to the 450/510 Huskies, the 610 has the widest range gearbox in it's class by a country mile. Check out this excellent resource on advrider:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=281742

Cheers
Clint

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I am taking my wide ratio six speed machine to the mechanics, I got to put on hand guards, but need a 14mm drill....Then tonight I am going to install my IMS tank and bash plate that arrived courtesy of Steahly and Just GasTanks....Then I may put on my GPS bracket and hard wire through to the battery. Ready for a ride this weekend in the wet by the looks of the forecast...

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Well, I have new Acerbis guards on the bike, that was easy when you have the right 14mm drill bit and good air pressure.... The bash plate was an easy fit and it has the Husqvarna logos across the top, looks good. It is very well made and sure is a lot cheaper than a OEM Carbon part that they suggested...
I then fitted the tank, the IMS. I even read the instructions...Just once
Had it all fitted and was really chuffed that you can use the standard pet cock and screw tap. The standard has the reserve wire to the speedo, so that's good.
I assembled it, filled some gas and WTF! A leak, no...two in-fact...
Oh, so that is what the other two screw taps are for....haha.
OK, so, back inside the garage I go, apply these and the T junctions. Job done. Head down to the garage and fill 'er up mate please
OMFG... Loads of gas coming out....OK, know where that is coming from. The standard tank has a breather plug at the top, so does the IMS. I get home, put it on the stand, melt a rubber hose, pinch it off then put it on the breather...All good now, except I have to drill a hole through the cap, add a rubber breather and all is looking good.:woohoo
I keep looking in the garage for signs of fuel on the floor and vapours, but so far all is good...
Those plastic T pieces are a bitch to get in all the way....I tried as best I could, got most of the way in, but figure they are tight in, so won't be loose coming out

Is it an issue when front brakes grab then squeal a little? Not until the very last pull, almost when stopped...Could be some residue on the rotors maybe?

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I am thinking of running the tank completely empty, then scoring graduations on the left side for, litre increments....I was wondering the best way, maybe some sort of sign that I will recognise... Translucent is great, but I still want to know what remains...

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