Seems like it might be helpful to make one place for someone/new owners to see things to be aware of on their TE/SMS 630. Could be anything from pinched harness, bearing failures, temp sensors, etc. For instance, I'm trying to remember if there has been a documented failure of a fuel pump on a 630, I can't recall one. Maybe tell what failed and replacement part source/number (ie. temp sensor) You could also just post a link to your thread. Many times these threads are 20 pages back and hard to describe in a search. .
In less than 1000 miles I lost the license plate/it broke off and the kickstand sucks. Mounted the license plate high on the fender and cut the bottom off, bought an aftermarket steel kickstand off this site. When I was mounting my Uptite skid I noticed the wiring from the stator running up the frame between the exhaust, it was really close and starting to burn, I looked at my WRR and the stator wiring ran up the side of the engine away from heat, I rerouted my stator wiring from the frame and up along side the cylinder and behind the radiator, used a couple zip ties to hold it away from anything hot. I've heard about the temp sensor and check bolts/nuts especially the rear sprocket.
Coolant temp sensor threads. http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/temperature-sensor.24047/ http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/help-te-630-almost-impossible-to-start-when-cold.25363/ http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/cold-start-issues-sm630.18411/ Original temp sensor P/N 8000A6736 has been replaced by 8000H3649. Good idea to carry a spare. Radiator leaks. http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/sm-630-radiator.21171/ Rear wheel adjustment bolt corrosion. http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/rear-wheel-adjustment-bolts-corrosion.22489/ Fuel tank leaks. http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/te630-gas-tank-leak-again.26757/ http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/630-fuel-pump-leak.20408/ Deceleration noise. http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/decelleration-clatter-fixed-mine.20297/ Various loose bolts. http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/630s-check-those-bolts.24661/ Dead voltage regulator. http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/630-sm-fuel-problem.26553/ Cam timing off. http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/hard-starting-te630-fixed.26522/ Probably a one-off. Spinning airbox nuts. http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/stripped-airbox-nut.26262/ Easy kickstand fix. http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/te630-kickstand-fix.26174/ Permanent kickstand fix. http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/custom-630-side-stands-ready.23282/ JTemples PDF service manuals. https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B87JGKEoBQdza3R1N19wVV92YWM Spare key blanks. http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/source-for-key-blanks.22577/ Voltage reg harness pinched by battery. http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/watch-out-for-wire-at-battery.30074/#post-273779 http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/stranded-again-please-advise.28288/ Tip sensor bypass plug weirdness. http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/constantly-blinking-neutral-light.27859/page-2 Throttle position sensor issues. http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/replacement-tps.34482/#post-328836 Right side oil filter screen failures. http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/check-those-rh-side-oil-screens-fellas.67913/ Fuses are mislabeled. http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/te630-blowing-fuel-pump-fuse.28893/ .
Here's a few, I've had most of them... -Fuel pump tank gasket leak. -Tail subframe when using luggage. -Steering bearings get notchy fairly soon due to unsealed neck tube. -Alexon radiators fail and start leaking. -Lower chain guide wears out prematurely. -Insert nuts in fuel tank and airbox sieze on bolt and spin in plastic. ETA: too slow on most of those, haha
Here's a brief rundown of the issues that I've had that weren't just normal wear & tear: Kickstand scratches swing arm (was like that when I took delivery) Ignition switch bolts lost Oil pump cover leak After lots of trial and error, what ended up solving the problem was a new clutch cover & oil pump cover. Just a new oil pump cover and seals didn't fix it. http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/oil-pump-cover-leak-replacing-parts-question.13255/ Clutch master cylinder leak http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/te630-minor-hydro-clutch-lever-leak.13485/ http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/630-clutch-master-cylinder-leak-again.20520/ Gauge cluster not water tight http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/630-gauge-cluster-condensation.18925/ Wiring run between headers melting Engine case leak http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/630-engine-case-leak.27093/ Weak clutch spring cups http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/really-tore-into-the-630.27026/ http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/pulled-my-clutch-basket-spring-cup-pics.26791/
Best friend's crankpin sheared on his SM630 around 5000 miles. We thought that a bad engine assembly might have been the reason for it never ever running out well and only making 40hp *after* Power Commander and Leo system. It wasn't. That particular bike was just a dog. We haven't heard of anyone else with a 630 having such low power and freak failures (he also had all of the failures listed above, plus the usual things that fell off along the way).
I know, right? I have had more problems in fewer miles with my 630 than any bike I have ever owned. My best friend calls it a lemon. Hah! Not quite. Still hovering around 12,000. After replacing the cam chain and realizing I'd be doing that every year at the rate I was going, I made the decision to cut back on the street miles and pick up a street bike this year.
JD, very glad you got in with the 630 before I did, as you saved me (and likely many others) a load of bother by sharing your experiences. Without the Forum .... I´d have been LOST!
It was a pretty big leap for me. This is my first "exotic" bike. I bought it and had it shipped from the nearest dealer, which is about 450 miles away. It is my first dual sport, with no local dealer support, and I hadn't ever seen the bike in person. Talk about a leap of faith!
I drove 1100mi/18hrs non-stop and had never seen one in person. ADV thread and this forum to thank. I think I got the next to last new one in the country. .
