Hey guys i just picked up a 2009 husky te610 and took her on her maiden freeway voyage to test her out. Everything is perfect at 50mph and under, but once you get her up to 55mph-60mph it gets really wobbly and scary to ride... I had to get out of the HOV lane and into the far right lane to jsut cruise a steady 50mph. Is this normal, if it is, how can I stop the bike from wobbling so much, it gets uncomfortable/scary to ride.
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Te610 is super wobbly on the freeway...is this normal?
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Muddy Waters
Husqvarna
AA Class
At 55mph and up?
Doesn't sound normal at all
My 610sm is stable like a freight train at much higher speeds, the TE shouldn't be that much far off
Doesn't sound normal at all
My 610sm is stable like a freight train at much higher speeds, the TE shouldn't be that much far off
Borgschulze
Husqvarna
AA Class
TE610 is stable all the way up to and beyond 160 km/h in my experience.
That's 100 mph for you Americans.
Check your head bearings, and suspension setup.
Also what tires? That can make some difference.
That's 100 mph for you Americans.
Check your head bearings, and suspension setup.
Also what tires? That can make some difference.
I'm running a dunlop d808 RR rear, and a metzeler MCE karoo front. The head bearings have no play and feel good. What should i check on the suspension?
zoomdude57
Husqvarna
AA Class
Rear preload had a big impact on my 610. Also tire condition can be a factor. Mine stable at 70+
I'm going to do my sag/suspension this weekend, but i put 25psi in the tires and it made it a little more stable, but itsstill wobbly at 60mph...tires are like new and dot approved.
RDTCU
Husqvarna
Pro Class
1. Set your sag, makes a big difference.
2. Make sure your head bearings aren't too tight or too loose. Overtightening them can cause binding.
3. How big are the handguards? Giant handguards can act like a sail at high speed and impart a wobble.
4. Try sliding back on your seat and see if it helps.
2. Make sure your head bearings aren't too tight or too loose. Overtightening them can cause binding.
3. How big are the handguards? Giant handguards can act like a sail at high speed and impart a wobble.
4. Try sliding back on your seat and see if it helps.
Fast1
Husqvarna
AA Class
what do you mean by "wobbly"? Might help to make sure everyone knows exactly what you are experiencing.
If the tires have appropriate air and the head bearings are ok, I'd concentrate on the rear pre-load. Lack of enough rear sag
can cause the bike to feel unstable on pavement, even more so with certain front tires.
If the tires have appropriate air and the head bearings are ok, I'd concentrate on the rear pre-load. Lack of enough rear sag
can cause the bike to feel unstable on pavement, even more so with certain front tires.
My experience is that a 610 is more stable with the front lowered than if raised all the way up. Seating position, tires, crosswinds and everything else mentioned above can all come into play. I consider 25 psi pretty soft for street duty.
LAHuskyrider
Husqvarna
AA Class
What about wheel balance? If you have a knobby on the front and a single rim lock, the front wheel will feel wobbly at speed. I felt this on my 310 and added some weights opposite the rim lock.
When i say wobbly, i mean this for example: The feeling when you're going fast, say above 40mph, and your push one side of your handle bars and your bike wobbles from side to side for a couple seconds to correct itself and stay upright...thats the feeling i feel, but its constant.
zoomdude57
Husqvarna
AA Class
I have approximately 4'" of rear sag. Running Dunlop D606 front and rear. On the street I run 17 psi up front and 21 psi in the rear. No significant wobble or instability. I do have a steering damper but set a very low resistance.
Kyle Tarry
Husqvarna
Pro Class
I respectfully disagree. I run around 25 in my supermotos, I never run more than 20 in knobbies, and only run that much if I will be doing lots of road. I run 15 for normal offroad with a bit of pavement mixed in.
A te610 should be super stable at speed, they have almost as much rake as a chopper. I would guess you have an issue with suspension, steering bearings, or tires.
organ donor
Husqvarna
Pro Class
Look up the same issue with the 630. Mine can easily get unstable at speed if the wheel balance is a bit off. I tried sag etc but it definitely turned out to be wheel balance. Was worse on certain typed of road surface. A bike designer told me that `twas to be expected with this type of bike.
