My New Ride, 2011 Husky TE630 - Page 2

jtemple · 06-04-2010, 03:50 PM

I have my keys, MSO, bill of sale, a Hall's Cycles t-shirt, and some stray reflectors and crap they stripped off.

Now I just need the bike. Right now, all I have is a $9000 t-shirt.

TYEster · 06-04-2010, 07:56 PM

Sweet! I want me a husky 510SMR real bad...

jtemple · 06-04-2010, 09:01 PM

The 510s are sweet bikes. I needed something that has longer maintenance intervals and the ability for long-ish highway rides. Otherwise, I probably would have went with the 510 to have something more nimble.

racedoll · 06-05-2010, 08:17 AM

I like it! I hope you get it soon.

jtemple · 06-11-2010, 10:05 AM

Snippet from shipper's website:

Quote:

SCHEDULED DELIVERY:06/14 TO 06/25/2010

jtemple · 06-17-2010, 11:51 AM

The bike is delivering today at 3:30PM Central. I'm leaving work early to get it, and taking Friday/Monday off to ride it! I also just spent a truckload of money on new gear.

Shoei Hornet DS Helmet, with smoked shield
Tourmaster Intake Air 2 Jacket
Fox Jersey & Pants
Fly Racing Boots
Fox Gloves
Scott Goggles
SixSixOne Vapor Pressure Suit
Asterisk Knee Braces

julie j · 06-17-2010, 03:30 PM

Sounds like a great weekend. Congrats!

Mr Lefty · 06-17-2010, 08:53 PM

you'll love the hornet's visibility... but not the visor above like 45... but your neck will get used to it... but be careful when you pass big trucks going the other way... like construction zones where they're doing 60 at 5' from you... the wind will snap your head back something crazy... fuck'n hurts!

also... make sure all the visor screws are tight... trips came off mid ride!

but he's a douchetard

jtemple · 06-18-2010, 02:14 PM

http://picasaweb.google.com/jesse.temple/HuskyTE630#

Here are a bunch of pics of mine. It delivered yesterday. I've already managed to wander down some unknown gravel roads and get soaked in a thunderstorm on the first night. It was a blast!

The kickstand contacts the swingarm when it flips up. If you look through the pics, you can see the nasty mark it has made. It was there even on the pallet coming off of the truck, so I didn't do it.

Hall's was apologetic and they are looking at a solution on the bike they still have in stock. I stopped him from offering to repair mine, as it's just a scratch, and there are probably plenty more of those to come. To keep it from getting worse, I took the kickstand off, removed the auto-retract nub, and ground off part of the kickstand foot. That gives it about 1/8" clearance from the swingarm as it travels through its arc. There is quite a bit of slop in the kickstand pivot, so I've also put a thin washer between the kickstand and frame at the pivot point in order to tighten it up some.

I have also taken off the passenger pegs, charcoal canister, and mirrors (they aren't required in my state). I might get a little mountain bike mirror or something to put on. I have used those with great success on past bikes, and they're only about $12 a piece.

If anyone knows of a stubby little convex round mirror that will either bolt onto the bars, or even fit into the stock mirror holes, that would be awesome.

Cripes, I have spent WAY too much money lately. I gotta slow down!

jtemple · 06-25-2010, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eBBs15

you'll love the hornet's visibility... but not the visor above like 45... but your neck will get used to it... but be careful when you pass big trucks going the other way... like construction zones where they're doing 60 at 5' from you... the wind will snap your head back something crazy... fuck'n hurts!

also... make sure all the visor screws are tight... trips came off mid ride!

but he's a douchetard

I like the Hornet a lot! Here's my take on it.

1. Lots of wind noise compared to my RF-1000. I have gotten lazy about wearing my earplugs lately. I'll have to break them back out now.

2. The visor is a pain in the ass to change. I have a clear and a light smoke, and I'll probably just use the light smoke 24/7 instead of dealing with changing it out. This fall, when fogging becomes a problem I'll get a pinlock visor. Then, changing tints will be a piece of cake.

3. Very versatile lid!

4. The bill doesn't bother me. I had it up to 60mph today and could feel it tugging, but only slightly. If I tip it down a tad, the pull goes away.

5. Holy crap, VISIBILITY. The visor hole is HUGE and crystal clear!

06-17-2010, 11:51 AM	#6
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	The bike is delivering today at 3:30PM Central. I'm leaving work early to get it, and taking Friday/Monday off to ride it! I also just spent a truckload of money on new gear. Shoei Hornet DS Helmet, with smoked shield Tourmaster Intake Air 2 Jacket Fox Jersey & Pants Fly Racing Boots Fox Gloves Scott Goggles SixSixOne Vapor Pressure Suit Asterisk Knee Braces Last edited by jtemple; 06-17-2010 at 11:53 AM..

06-04-2010, 03:50 PM	#1
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	I have my keys, MSO, bill of sale, a Hall's Cycles t-shirt, and some stray reflectors and crap they stripped off. Now I just need the bike. Right now, all I have is a $9000 t-shirt.

06-04-2010, 07:56 PM	#2
TYEster With MORE TYEstosterone Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: TX Moto: '12 KX450F / 08 YZ250F #512 / 07 KX65 #1 Posts: 1,429	Sweet! I want me a husky 510SMR real bad...

06-04-2010, 09:01 PM	#3
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	The 510s are sweet bikes. I needed something that has longer maintenance intervals and the ability for long-ish highway rides. Otherwise, I probably would have went with the 510 to have something more nimble.

06-05-2010, 08:17 AM	#4
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	I like it! I hope you get it soon.

06-17-2010, 03:30 PM	#7
julie j WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lynnwood, WA Moto: F650GS & XT250 Posts: 666	Sounds like a great weekend. Congrats!

06-17-2010, 08:53 PM	#8
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	you'll love the hornet's visibility... but not the visor above like 45... but your neck will get used to it... but be careful when you pass big trucks going the other way... like construction zones where they're doing 60 at 5' from you... the wind will snap your head back something crazy... fuck'n hurts! also... make sure all the visor screws are tight... trips came off mid ride! but he's a douchetard

06-18-2010, 02:14 PM	#9
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	http://picasaweb.google.com/jesse.temple/HuskyTE630# Here are a bunch of pics of mine. It delivered yesterday. I've already managed to wander down some unknown gravel roads and get soaked in a thunderstorm on the first night. It was a blast! The kickstand contacts the swingarm when it flips up. If you look through the pics, you can see the nasty mark it has made. It was there even on the pallet coming off of the truck, so I didn't do it. Hall's was apologetic and they are looking at a solution on the bike they still have in stock. I stopped him from offering to repair mine, as it's just a scratch, and there are probably plenty more of those to come. To keep it from getting worse, I took the kickstand off, removed the auto-retract nub, and ground off part of the kickstand foot. That gives it about 1/8" clearance from the swingarm as it travels through its arc. There is quite a bit of slop in the kickstand pivot, so I've also put a thin washer between the kickstand and frame at the pivot point in order to tighten it up some. I have also taken off the passenger pegs, charcoal canister, and mirrors (they aren't required in my state). I might get a little mountain bike mirror or something to put on. I have used those with great success on past bikes, and they're only about $12 a piece. If anyone knows of a stubby little convex round mirror that will either bolt onto the bars, or even fit into the stock mirror holes, that would be awesome. Cripes, I have spent WAY too much money lately. I gotta slow down!