610 10000 mile report

Discussion in '610/630' started by Spice Weasel, Sep 26, 2015.

  1. Spice Weasel Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    UK
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    08 SM610
    I serviced my 2008 SM610 at 10000 miles today. So...
    CCT still showing the same clicks since i got it, cam chain hasnt stretched at all, so not going to change that.
    Valve clearances havent even moved since i last checked.
    Rh oil screen clean and intact.
    Lh oil screen had some debris in it but not much, found a piece of the OEM clutch spring seats in it.
    Small amount of filings on the drain plug magnet, nothing to worry about.
    The clutch spring seats i had made from tool steel look the same as when i put them in 5000 miles ago, clutch itself looks ok aswell
    The only worn part i found is the brass clutch bushing.
    The clutch basket wobbles like in the vids ive seen other members post.
    Its less than half a mm wear from inside the bushing but causes a large amount of wobble on the basket.
    I hope Husky Sport has one in stock, havent even got my lower rad shroud thats on back order after 5 months.
    The oil ive been using is Motul semi synthetic.
    The bottom line is.....WHAT A GREAT MOTOR.
  2. Spice Weasel Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    UK
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    08 SM610
    Good news! Husqvarna allegedly has the bushing in stock, so i should have it soon, and the lower rad shroud is supposed to be arriving sometime the end of October
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  3. Spice Weasel Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    UK
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    08 SM610
    OK...so i got the new bushing and it didnt reduce the basket wobble that much.
    So the original bushing musnt have been that worn out of spec, and the wobble that i thought was slightly worrying cant be far from spec.
    So i just put it back together with the original bushing and will let it wear some more, and monitor it when servicing.
    It didnt cost much for a piece of mind and i have the spare part ready to change when feel its necessary.
    Thanks again to Husky Sport for top notch service :applause:
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  4. Patrick Jones Husqvarna

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2008 TE610
    Other Motorcycles:
    1992 WXE610
    I've got the same bike. I love it.
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  5. Spice Weasel Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    UK
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    08 SM610
    That was just the engine.
    Problems ive had to deal with were-
    Snapped drive chain - http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/chain-snapped.41625/
    Damaged steering bearings - http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/steering-head-bearing-replacement.9079/page-2#post-535815
    Corroded ignition connector - http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/help-ignition-connector-broken.82388/#post-557686
    Sidestand snapped- http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/sm610-side-stand-snapped.82580/#post-560173
    Subframe mount weld broke - http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/630s-check-those-bolts.24661/page-2#post-540753
    Broken fuel pump connector - http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/broken-fuel-pump-fittings-current-solution.80881/#post-537763
    Fuel level sensor broke loose and i cable tied the fuel pump down
    Clutch spring washers needed replaced
    There was no sealant between the rocker cover and cylinder head, so oil leaked. I had to take it off and seal it with gasket sealant.
    Warped brake rotor.

    Modifications i felt were important -
    JD tuner with PU mod
    Gutted and shortened standard exhaust.
    5 inch rear rim.
    Forks sorted out - http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/sm610-fork-fix.78495/#post-521046
    Nylon riser bushes - http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/bent-bars-or-mounts.79450/#post-526133
    TM Designworks chain giude.