riz
Husqvarna
AA Class
Greetings from Jakarta, Indonesia!
There's prolly countless of threads on getting the full potential out of the 630, especially the SM models...and many if not most involve a decent amount of cash dumped into it.
I'm a cheap bastard...and in a developing country where import taxes are like hemorrhoids swelling up and residing unpredictably, I just can't afford (or let myself) buy wallet burning parts. Yes, I may have paid for mine around twice as what you guys did in the US/Europe/Australia, but spending more to make it a better bike is just hurtful...No really, I was in tears riding the pig in stock form...my cheap as shit locally built bike ran sooo much smoother than the 630
It was jittery and overheats so damn easily...power delivery was disappointing too. Not that I could handle crotch rockets but this was just "whoa WTF?" kind of inconsistency
This was when I had to stop halfway through my commute cause of the overheating...clutch pressure was gone and the motor was knocking every generous throttle pull.
I was pretty close to crying in public that day...and pretty much everyday I took the big girl to work...
So from the readings I've done from this forum and some other sources, I tried to diagnose WTF was wrong with the bike and what the solutions may be.
First off I had to pinpoint what version I have. All I know is that my bike is an AUS version, so there's no labyrinth in the airbox. BUT, I also had to make sure it's not a learner's version (I forgot what it's called but I heard the AUS version had the "training wheels" version) so glad mine ain't it!
Anyways, I started listing what steps I needed to make it run smoother and the PU kit was on top of the list. I looked around for about 2 weeks for freakin 2200 Ohm resistors for a DIY PU kit but couldn't find any. so I had no choice but to cough up around 50$ to order the kit from the dealer.
At first the dealer didn't know what I meant by "PU Kit" and offered me the Arrow cans+ecu package...no way in hell I'm spending that kind of money! So I had them search for the parts through the catalog. Thanks to the person who posted the parts number! I forgot who it was but credits to you, mate!
While waiting for the PU kit to come in, I flushed the rads and poured in Engine Ice...yes many said it's all hype, but I was frustrated and hopeless and I needed a quick solution...$30 bucks down the drain...it was pointless since the bike was still running lean. Damn, could've bought 6 happy meals with that money
At first I was pretty disappointed that the PU kit install had to be delayed cause the mechanic was on race duty out of town and the dealer told me that I'll void the warranty if I installed the PU kit myself...but the manager stepped in and said he'll help me do it so not to void my warranty. Awesome guy!!!
Like many have said, the PU kit made significant difference in the power delivery. I wouldn't say smooth but A LOT better than stock.
The manager was also kind enough to invite me for an ECU tuning. They used a Husky branded software, I dunno if this is what people referred to iBeat (?) In stock form + PU kit, we found 107/110/114 was the best values for the local environment. This cost me $0...feels like Christmas!
Within the same day, I had this nagging in my head to get bigger rear sprockets...so I tried looking for at at least a 42T. Husky's OEM was out of the question, just not within my budget for a trial and error type of thing. I went for a blank sprocket which was pretty much a sprocket without any mounting holes, and a new set of 520 chain. Cost me around $30.
Took the sprocket to a lathe shop and $5 later:
installed with the new chain:
Now, roughly $120 later (PU kit + Engine Ice + iBeat/tuning + 44T gear + chain)...she's a different beast. I appreciate the new acceleration characteristics of the bike since my commute is mostly bumper to bumper traffic.
Before the 44T sprocket, 5th and 6th gear was never touched at all...now kick me in the nuts and call me sparky but that doesn't seem healthy for the gearbox. And since bikes aren't allowed in highways out here, I don't need the excessive top speed that the stock gearing presented.
Now this thread might be wrongly titled since my review doesn't cover the broad aspects of what is deemed to be a decent review, but if you live in overcrowded traffic (and you're a cheap SOB like me
) and you're wondering if the SM630 can suit your commuting needs, then I think I'm pretty close to bullseye.
RIZ
There's prolly countless of threads on getting the full potential out of the 630, especially the SM models...and many if not most involve a decent amount of cash dumped into it.
I'm a cheap bastard...and in a developing country where import taxes are like hemorrhoids swelling up and residing unpredictably, I just can't afford (or let myself) buy wallet burning parts. Yes, I may have paid for mine around twice as what you guys did in the US/Europe/Australia, but spending more to make it a better bike is just hurtful...No really, I was in tears riding the pig in stock form...my cheap as shit locally built bike ran sooo much smoother than the 630
It was jittery and overheats so damn easily...power delivery was disappointing too. Not that I could handle crotch rockets but this was just "whoa WTF?" kind of inconsistencyThis was when I had to stop halfway through my commute cause of the overheating...clutch pressure was gone and the motor was knocking every generous throttle pull.
I was pretty close to crying in public that day...and pretty much everyday I took the big girl to work...
So from the readings I've done from this forum and some other sources, I tried to diagnose WTF was wrong with the bike and what the solutions may be.
First off I had to pinpoint what version I have. All I know is that my bike is an AUS version, so there's no labyrinth in the airbox. BUT, I also had to make sure it's not a learner's version (I forgot what it's called but I heard the AUS version had the "training wheels" version) so glad mine ain't it!
Anyways, I started listing what steps I needed to make it run smoother and the PU kit was on top of the list. I looked around for about 2 weeks for freakin 2200 Ohm resistors for a DIY PU kit but couldn't find any. so I had no choice but to cough up around 50$ to order the kit from the dealer.
At first the dealer didn't know what I meant by "PU Kit" and offered me the Arrow cans+ecu package...no way in hell I'm spending that kind of money! So I had them search for the parts through the catalog. Thanks to the person who posted the parts number! I forgot who it was but credits to you, mate!
While waiting for the PU kit to come in, I flushed the rads and poured in Engine Ice...yes many said it's all hype, but I was frustrated and hopeless and I needed a quick solution...$30 bucks down the drain...it was pointless since the bike was still running lean. Damn, could've bought 6 happy meals with that money
At first I was pretty disappointed that the PU kit install had to be delayed cause the mechanic was on race duty out of town and the dealer told me that I'll void the warranty if I installed the PU kit myself...but the manager stepped in and said he'll help me do it so not to void my warranty. Awesome guy!!!
Like many have said, the PU kit made significant difference in the power delivery. I wouldn't say smooth but A LOT better than stock.
The manager was also kind enough to invite me for an ECU tuning. They used a Husky branded software, I dunno if this is what people referred to iBeat (?) In stock form + PU kit, we found 107/110/114 was the best values for the local environment. This cost me $0...feels like Christmas!
Within the same day, I had this nagging in my head to get bigger rear sprockets...so I tried looking for at at least a 42T. Husky's OEM was out of the question, just not within my budget for a trial and error type of thing. I went for a blank sprocket which was pretty much a sprocket without any mounting holes, and a new set of 520 chain. Cost me around $30.
Took the sprocket to a lathe shop and $5 later:
installed with the new chain:
Now, roughly $120 later (PU kit + Engine Ice + iBeat/tuning + 44T gear + chain)...she's a different beast. I appreciate the new acceleration characteristics of the bike since my commute is mostly bumper to bumper traffic.
Before the 44T sprocket, 5th and 6th gear was never touched at all...now kick me in the nuts and call me sparky but that doesn't seem healthy for the gearbox. And since bikes aren't allowed in highways out here, I don't need the excessive top speed that the stock gearing presented.
Now this thread might be wrongly titled since my review doesn't cover the broad aspects of what is deemed to be a decent review, but if you live in overcrowded traffic (and you're a cheap SOB like me
) and you're wondering if the SM630 can suit your commuting needs, then I think I'm pretty close to bullseye.RIZ
. and ya'll know me when it comes to money 
