I agree mate! Bloody top engine! The SWM owner is the CAGIVA engineer that originally designed the engine and the WR engines for Husky too. PR7 is sexy. Cant stand the front of the 630 or SWM.
Picked up a New-to-Me 2006 Husqvarna TE610 on Sunday... Used to have a 2003 KTM 640 Adventure, and while that bike was a great long-distance bike, is really was a pig on single track. I also had a 2009 Husqvarna TE310, and that bike was phenomenal in tight single track, but completely sucked on the roads in between the good stuff because of the close ratio gearbox. I think this TE610 will be the perfect fit in between... Light weight, wide ratio gearbox and a nice suspension... Got it from my brother... A really nice low mile example... 3500 miles... Looking forward to many fun adventures on this one...
That's a center stand....pretty handy thing to have. They used to be an OEM item that could be gotten, and then after that a guy that went by "Cigar Mike" used to make 'em. The 610's and 630's have the mounting points on the underside of the frame to accommodate them. Here's more info.: http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/sm...-they-just-a-figment-of-my-imagination.59573/
That is, in fact, a Cigar Mike center stand. Very handy for chain lube and chain adjustment when traveling. Adds a little weight, but for my intended purposes, I'll never notice that and will appreciate the convenience. Bike is very will set up. It has a Seat Concepts seat, newer model exhaust with heat shield, reinforced subframe, custom racks (not mounted in this picture) for Wolfman bags, Wolfman tank bag, and a couple of other little mods here and there to improve stock functionality of the clutch cable. I also have the improved clutch buttons, which I will install over the winter. Pretty excited to have a gravel and single track friendly bike again. It compliments the BMW R1150RT nicely.
I envy you fella. The 610 was the bike I was really after when I got my 630- just couldn't find one that was in reasonable condition, and of reasonable mileage/cost. Would have loved that color scheme too. Good get- enjoy!
I just purchased this bike approximately two weeks ago. There were two other owners between Doug and I. It just rolled over 6k miles, looks about the same, someone added a rack. Here's a crappy cell phone picture.
Got out for about 75 miles late this afternoon. It was a beautiful day to ride... Short stop at the Waterfowl Resting Area... And another short stop at Lake Monroe... Think I'm really going to like this bike... I'll be interested to see how the Heidenau K60 Scouts do on her... Only saw street bikes while I was out and about.
Dealer close to me has a 610 similar to this bike. Still on floor for sale. Only thing he did was change plastics cause they faded.
Fresh Meat arrived today... Started spooning them on after dinner tonight... Left her sitting without shoes tonight so I can take the wheels in to have them balanced in the morning... I really need to invest in a static balancing setup... Should have a bit more bite and quite a bit better turn in... Looking forward to taking her for a little rip (hopefully this weekend) to try them out!
Balanced and ready to Rip... Going to need some new front wheel bearings soon... Anybody have Part Numbers or aftermarket equivalents? She sits a bit taller now with new tread on a 140 rear instead of a really worn 150... Planning to take her out tomorrow and put her through her paces...
Yes... Heidenau K60 Scouts... Really like them for my intended use - Mostly gravel, some pavement and some non-technical single track... Spent some time in the garage today... New front wheel bearings installed... IMS 5 Gallon Tank Installed... Power run to the GPS... Tank bag fits nicely too... Once I get the rear racks mounted up with the Wolfman bags, it should be all set up for some serious adventures...
