Hi, I'm looking at a TE630 to replace my DRZ400SM, I was wondering if anyone had some buying advice in terms of: Common problems and their solutions Any Recalls Common aftermarket upgrades that are 'must haves' Common aftermarket upgrades that are 'nice to haves' Model Year history (i.e. what changed between the different model years, if anything) I'm buying from interstate since there is nothing at all locally, so I'm trying to get as much info as I can. My major concern is anything that might cause engine damage. I've read comments saying that these bikes are so lean from the factory to meet emissions regs that you are risking engine damage if the bike doesn't have a P/U kit installed and a remapped ecu. It seems absurd to me that this could be the case, but is there some truth to what is probably a big exaggeration? Cheers
As absurd as it seems this was the case with my bike (even with P/U), maybe not all were as lean as mine? A lot of info here. http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/documented-630-part-failures-known-weak-areas.30149/#post-273698 After two years of ownership the 630 would still be my first choice for the type of trips I do. .
Great info, thanks! The only real alternative to the TE630 is a KTM690 Enduro and they're literally twice the price.
So the bike I'm looking at has a VIN ending in 'V000058'. I'm guessing that means its a very early build (possibly number 58?) Were there any issues i should be aware of in the early bikes in particular, like serious issues that were quickly fixed by the factory? Bike has 16k km's on it, so I'm guessing it can't be all bad, but all of those km's have been run without a PU kit or anything like that, so maybe dangerously lean, is it possible that it could have suffered damage or premature wear? If so, would such damage show up with a simple compression test?
Yes on the compression test (even better a leak-down), and you'd see what the plug looks like. Does it say 2010 or 2011 on the vin tag? Only recall I can remember was the clutch push rod. My dealer said it was done before I bought my bike. .
year model seems to be 2010 (based on the registration papers), though there is nothing in the VIN itself that directly indicates that.
Pretty sure some 630s say 2010 on the frame sticker and some say 2011. Mine is a fairly early 2010. I would think that any damage from leanness would have shown up long before 16k kms passed (my opinion is damaging leanness would be more of an issue on a SMS bike where it sees more sustained high load/high rpm/high gear riding). Still I'd do a comp test if you can. Beyond the wear you can see (chain, sprockets, etc), you could be due for cup spring washers, cam chain, wheel bearings, fork refresh, etc. If the price is right most of us would agree the bike is special and worth the effort. And after some refresh you'd know what you had. .
VIN has the model year, it is just coded. The letter preceding your 'V000058' is the year. A=2010 B=2011 http://www.husqvarnaoutlet.com/frame_engine_id_list _
Believe there was a TSB on the clutch push rod for difficult shifting which should be investigated if you experience that problem.
Mine is B #205 made in 6/10. IIRC, Jim's is a lower ser# than mine but was made after mine. This is what made me think mine was a '10 and his an '11.....? .
The ending numbers of the VIN is sequential production for the given year. It resets to 000001 every year hence the need to use the Alpha code to determine model year. This is the same for all vehicles and all manufacturers. _
I believe there was some changes made along the way, when I went to buy a safari tank I was asked if my tank had the 5 hole or later version 6 hole attachment for the pump assembly.
Yes and different stickers. You can use the 6 hole fuel pump plate on the 5 hole tank.When i got my 5 hole tank i thought about putting another thread into the tank.It hasn't leaked so haven't worried about.Odd they decided to change the mounting plate on the 2nd generation bike.
I had heard of a few fuel leaks from the early bikes, I'd had no problem with the 6 hole versionl tank, however the safari tank I received got fitted to the bike 4 times and it leaked every time,even with extra thick nitrile rubber gaskets. Its now in the safari graveyard, the tank itself would have been great but the crap surface of the pump housing was very second rate. Original tank straight back on a not a problem, just the limiting 200k range or carry extra fuel. Credit to Safari though they agreed to refund the purchase.
Lots of people love the tank. Just watch for leaks. I never bought one because of the price and the looks. I can get by without one, anyway. One of those nomad tanks has always been tempting, though.
