1. 4 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
    TE = 4st Enduro & TC = 4st Cross

TE 310 '12 forks height settings

Discussion in '4 Stroke' started by rastechPL, Aug 25, 2016.

  1. rastechPL Husqvarna
    C Class

    Location:
    Poland, Krakow
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE310 '12
    Hi all,
    I am new to Husky bikes and in this forum. Just bought 2012 TE 310. I have made almost all settings but can't find a piece of info what is the factory height for froks (which groove from the top or mm from the top). Could anybody share what comes with a brand new bike? There is nothing about it in the service or user manual.

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    I would appreciate any hint in this. Thanks in advance
  2. Grnghst Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    North ID
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 TXC 310
    Other Motorcycles:
    '86 Honda Shadow
    Welcome!

    I have a '12 TXC 310 and my forks are set to the top groove! Hope that helps.
  3. rastechPL Husqvarna
    C Class

    Location:
    Poland, Krakow
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE310 '12
    Thank you Grnghst! Every input counts :). I can see that TXC and TC have different fork (at least inside, closed-cartrige) than TE but whether it makes a difference for the positioning it is hard to say. How many grooves do you have?
  4. ghte Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bright, Victoria Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2 x 310's, 2016 Beta 480, SWM RS650
    Other Motorcycles:
    2016 Multi ,Griso1100, Monster695
    Mostly set up at the top ring mark. Gives greater ground clearance and a slightly longer wheel base for straight line stability. Ff you are shorter in the legs, or find the bike a bit skittish up front dropping it down one line will alter the centre of gravity forward giving a tad more front end bight. It will also improve directional change if you are a single trail (tight) demon with a slight and corresponding reduction in straight line stability. Best bet have a muck araond and find out what suits you best.
  5. rastechPL Husqvarna
    C Class

    Location:
    Poland, Krakow
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE310 '12
    Thanks. I know how it works but just curious where the factory started from. They gave all "zero" settings for TE like rear preload, dumping, etc. except this one. Eg. from 2014 with WP they say 2-nd groove. I think it's missed it in manual by mistake. I have 3 ring marks and start testing on middle and then will go to upper one.
  6. Trenchcoat85 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Northern NorCal
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '14 TE 310R
    Other Motorcycles:
    '85 shovel, '75 DT400, '97 XR400
    I don't know if this helps you (I thought '12s had KYB??) but my Italian '14 KYB forks are still at the same place as your first photo, from the factory (here's a pic of it getting un-crated in 2014)

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  7. rastechPL Husqvarna
    C Class

    Location:
    Poland, Krakow
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE310 '12
    Thanks a lot for input, that's very interesting. Yes, '12 has KYB. Looks like my '12 position was also factory.
    I have mentioned WP from 2014 because if i opened the download and put 2014/Enduro/Europe it in fact shows Husabergs. But anyway they give settings for legs positioning :).
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  8. MorganD Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Sweden
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    FE501 17&19,TE310R 13&14,TE250 2010
    Same fork....
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  9. Rizzkid Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 Te310
    Other Motorcycles:
    KX250
    I just measured my TE310 2012. I bought it new and never changed the fork height. I measured 12mm of exposed black fork tube between the silver top fork cap and the clamp. Here is a photo.

    Attached Files:

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  10. Dangermouse449 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Sunshine Coast QLD Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TE449
    Other Motorcycles:
    2009 CRF450R 2000 YZ125
    2014 isn't WP, it's still KYB, although it is the twin chamber type.
    My son has a 2014 TE250R
  11. Trenchcoat85 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Northern NorCal
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '14 TE 310R
    Other Motorcycles:
    '85 shovel, '75 DT400, '97 XR400
    I assume he was looking at the '14 ktm-huskys (eg tc250 2-stroke, FCs, FEs) or something similar.

    hey, didja solve that problem with your son's bike (rough cold idle & a flat spot when warm)?
  12. Dangermouse449 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Sunshine Coast QLD Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TE449
    Other Motorcycles:
    2009 CRF450R 2000 YZ125
    Not yet.
    Haven't got hold of the HST adapter of my dealer friend yet.
    Hopefully soon.
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  13. Trenchcoat85 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Northern NorCal
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '14 TE 310R
    Other Motorcycles:
    '85 shovel, '75 DT400, '97 XR400
    I measured my KYBs on my '14 te310r and got 15mm of black fork tube above the triple clamp (and 17mm to the top of the fork cap)
  14. R_Little Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    NJ
    Set the shock sag 1st (to about 105/110mm), Then set the fork height so it will turn without tucking under or headshaking at speed.

    Mine are around the 1st line showing.
  15. MotoXImage Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Lake Arrowhead, California
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2017 FE 350
    Other Motorcycles:
    2000 XR 400
    Looks about the same as my 2011 TE310 tube height. I got 11mm from the clamp to the top of the "fork tube"