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Forum: Thumpers 06-11-2013, 09:37 PM
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Posted By farp
I wonder if it would be better to plug the drain...

I wonder if it would be better to plug the drain holes with self tapping screws and a fiber washer and then put a cup or two of anti-freeze in the swing arm and then seal the mudflap holes. The...
Forum: Thumpers 06-06-2013, 05:46 PM
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Posted By farp
Thanks, Harder1. I replaced the stock...

Thanks, Harder1.

I replaced the stock Metzlers with Heidenau K60 Scouts. The Scouts are a small improvement over the Metzlers but have difficulty hooking up on gravel FSRs compared to legit...
Forum: Thumpers 06-06-2013, 01:22 PM
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Posted By farp
Thanks for the ride report Harder1. What knobbies...

Thanks for the ride report Harder1. What knobbies are you using and did you notice much difference between them and the stock Metzlers?

John
Forum: Thumpers 05-09-2013, 08:27 PM
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Posted By farp
I'm not looking for a plate that bolts on top of...

I'm not looking for a plate that bolts on top of the OEM rack. That won't do me any good when the OEM rack mounts are broken off at the bolt holes. There was a post about some German outfit showing...
Forum: Thumpers 05-09-2013, 08:57 AM
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Posted By farp
My rear rack broke off too. If some aftermarket...

My rear rack broke off too. If some aftermarket company were to offer a metal one (hint hint) I'd buy it in a snap. I suspect there'd be a pretty good market for it too, because the OEM plastic racks...
Forum: Thumpers 05-07-2013, 11:38 AM
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Posted By farp
It's a true 50/50 bike. Weight makes a bike more...

It's a true 50/50 bike. Weight makes a bike more stable on the street but is not so good off road. I guess they thought that they needed 400 pounds for freeway stability and that any more than that...
Forum: Thumpers 05-06-2013, 10:55 PM
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Views: 441,479
Posted By farp
I went from 28PSI to 32PSI but it didn't make any...

I went from 28PSI to 32PSI but it didn't make any difference. It's really surprising because there isn't a great deal of difference in the tread patterns between the Saharas and the K60 Scouts but...
Forum: Thumpers 05-06-2013, 05:41 PM
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Posted By farp
Update - I just put on a set of Heidenau...

Update -

I just put on a set of Heidenau K60s, front and rear, and now I know what you are talking about with the wobble/weave. The bike is fairly stable up to about 65 mph but by 70 mph there is...
Forum: Thumpers 04-30-2013, 10:32 PM
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Posted By farp
I removed the metal lic plate frame and bolted...

I removed the metal lic plate frame and bolted the plate directly to the fender and the whole back end still broke off my bike. If you put in a couple of hundred miles on unpaved FSRs you need to do...
Forum: Thumpers 04-30-2013, 02:13 PM
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Posted By farp
Thanks, Trapperj, from the posts on cafe husky it...

Thanks, Trapperj, from the posts on cafe husky it appears that it's quite common for the emf eminating from aftermarket LEDs to trigger the engine immobilization system. My main concern was having...
Forum: Thumpers 04-30-2013, 11:52 AM
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Posted By farp
I did some searching and came up with this thread...

I did some searching and came up with this thread on cafe husky. Apparently it's an EWS (engine imobilizer) problem. There is a fairly good discussion about it with some useful info. Here's the link:...
Forum: Thumpers 04-30-2013, 11:30 AM
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Views: 441,479
Posted By farp
Thanks, Rugged. I thought there was more to it...

Thanks, Rugged. I thought there was more to it than a loose battery cable but perhaps I was mistaken.

There's no need to cut the tail off. All you need to do is to remove the mufflers and luggage...
Forum: Thumpers 04-30-2013, 09:15 AM
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Posted By farp
I bought a Terra last month and I too am...

I bought a Terra last month and I too am concerned about this "MOSS flash" business. I think what Ricky Chuck was concerned about is the same concern that I have - and it's got nothing to do with how...
Forum: Thumpers 04-26-2013, 10:35 PM
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Posted By farp
It would be a lot better if you secured the...

It would be a lot better if you secured the fender to the crossbrace with a U bolt. Most of the oscillation is in the vertical plane but the way it's set up in the photo the brace only limits...
Forum: Thumpers 04-17-2013, 11:21 AM
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Posted By farp
I had my terra up to 163 kph (101 mph) and there...

I had my terra up to 163 kph (101 mph) and there was no sign of a weave, or any uncertainty in terms of steering, wheel balance, or anything else. If there was I'd never have gone that fast. I'm...
Forum: Thumpers 04-13-2013, 09:15 AM
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Posted By farp
Hey Rugged Exposure, thank you for all that data....

Hey Rugged Exposure, thank you for all that data. I've been looking for some of those specs and they've been hard to find. Good job:clap.

John
Forum: Thumpers 03-19-2013, 10:21 PM
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Posted By farp
I traded a 2010 Kawasaki Versys in on my Terra....

I traded a 2010 Kawasaki Versys in on my Terra. The Terra is as smooth or maybe a bit smoother than the Versys. The Terras' performance on the street is at least 90% as good as the Versys and the...
Forum: Thumpers 03-18-2013, 11:23 AM
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Posted By farp
I've ridden quite a few freeway miles with mine...

I've ridden quite a few freeway miles with mine and you'll have no trouble keeping up with traffic - just the opposite in fact. This bike will out accelerate, and has a higher top speed than just...
Forum: Thumpers 03-15-2013, 10:48 PM
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Posted By farp
I got my Terra about a week and a half ago and...

I got my Terra about a week and a half ago and totally agree with all the positive comments others have made about it. I've put just over 600 miles on it so far, riding on everything from freeways to...
Forum: Thumpers 02-11-2013, 01:56 PM
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Views: 441,479
Posted By farp
Uhmmmm..... not trying to stir the pot here but...

Uhmmmm..... not trying to stir the pot here but the front forks are Sachs, not Showa.
Forum: Thumpers 02-10-2013, 08:40 PM
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Posted By farp
Either the TR650 will continue to be supported in...

Either the TR650 will continue to be supported in it's present form, or it won't be. If it is supported then the TR650 owners have got a great bike for a very reasonable price with no worries about...
Forum: Thumpers 02-08-2013, 11:37 AM
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Views: 441,479
Posted By farp
(Loncin is one of the largest motorcycle...

(Loncin is one of the largest motorcycle manufacturers in the world. Not only do they have a line to produce the X Rotax engine, they have one for the Rotax designed 800 engine. I wonder why?)
They...
Forum: Thumpers 02-08-2013, 09:00 AM
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Views: 441,479
Posted By farp
There are enough differences between the TR650...

There are enough differences between the TR650 engine and the BMW engine that Loncin would have to set up a new production line in order to build it. This would include forges for the crank and...
Forum: Thumpers 02-06-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 3,016
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Posted By farp
By far the main reason mfgrs drop models is...

By far the main reason mfgrs drop models is because they didn't sell. Check this out:

http://www.powersportstv.com/most-popular/motorcycles.php

According to this site the Terra is the 2nd most...
Forum: Thumpers 02-01-2013, 08:49 AM
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Posted By farp
I have a deposit on a TR650 Terra and I expect to...

I have a deposit on a TR650 Terra and I expect to pick it up within a week or so. I'm not worried in the slightest. I was talking to the Husky rep at the recent Vancouver motorcycle show and he told...
Forum: Thumpers 01-18-2013, 11:38 AM
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Posted By farp
Last week I put down a deposit on the Terra and I...

Last week I put down a deposit on the Terra and I expect to get it in a couple of weeks. Yesterday I actually got to see one and sit on it at the Vancouver Motorcycle Show. I really liked the bike...
Forum: Thumpers 01-12-2013, 09:31 PM
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Views: 441,479
Posted By farp
Yeah, back to Terra topics fer sure. I'll prolly...

Yeah, back to Terra topics fer sure. I'll prolly take the Terra to the Spring Noob. I've ridden all those Tamahi trails on the Beta so it's no big deal. If I take the Terra I doubt I'll stick to the...
Forum: Thumpers 01-12-2013, 08:04 PM
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Views: 441,479
Posted By farp
I bought a bike from them about 4 yrs ago and a...

I bought a bike from them about 4 yrs ago and a couple of months after I bought it I realized it was not the right bike for me and tried to trade it in on a G650X Country. My bike was in showroom...
Forum: Thumpers 01-12-2013, 07:34 PM
Replies: 3,016
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Posted By farp
Thanks, Kiwi, that thought had crossed my mind...

Thanks, Kiwi, that thought had crossed my mind which was one of the reasons I opted to place the order with a dealer who is on an island 80 kilometers away from me instead of 20 minutes down the...
Forum: Thumpers 01-12-2013, 01:00 PM
Replies: 3,016
Views: 441,479
Posted By farp
Thanks, Dave, that clears up some of the...

Thanks, Dave, that clears up some of the confusion. Maybe I shouldn't be so impatient with the local dealer but this is the 3rd time I've tried to buy a bike from them and it's the 3rd time it's gone...
Forum: Thumpers 01-12-2013, 11:17 AM
Replies: 3,016
Views: 441,479
Posted By farp
Hey Dave, are you saying that you'll be able to...

Hey Dave, are you saying that you'll be able to service the Terra? You'll definitely get my business if you can

The last time I talked to the local dealer (2 days ago) they hadn't even placed...
Forum: Thumpers 01-12-2013, 08:53 AM
Replies: 3,016
Views: 441,479
Posted By farp
[QUOTE=davorallyfan;20460889]I think you will be...

[QUOTE=davorallyfan;20460889]I think you will be happy.

It has a few niggly bits and fiddles needed, but it is basically sound.

It is a swift, smooth, sleek machine.

I took mine in for...
Forum: Thumpers 01-11-2013, 09:00 AM
Replies: 3,016
Views: 441,479
Posted By farp
I finally placed an order for a Terra yesterday,...

I finally placed an order for a Terra yesterday, but what a screw-around I went through. Check this out. There is a BMW/Husky dealer located about 20 minutes from my house. I have been phoning them...
Forum: Thumpers 01-06-2013, 10:16 PM
Replies: 3,016
Views: 441,479
Posted By farp
Thanks for the info, Trail Boss. Looks like the...

Thanks for the info, Trail Boss. Looks like the Terra is more than fast enough to handle freeway speeds and should have no problems passing cars in the twisties. All that's left to do now is get a...
Forum: Thumpers 01-06-2013, 07:52 PM
Replies: 3,016
Views: 441,479
Posted By farp
Hey Dave, I'll be working the DSBC booth at the...

Hey Dave, I'll be working the DSBC booth at the show so I'll definitely see you there. There's a small chance I might have even bought a Terra by showtime. I figure with the Terra and the Beta I'll...
Forum: Thumpers 01-05-2013, 09:44 PM
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Views: 441,479
Posted By farp
Thanks for the comments re the seat, guys, much...

Thanks for the comments re the seat, guys, much appreciated. I've been riding bikes for over 40 yrs, both on and off road, and the one thing I can't figure out is how the mfgrs forgot how to make...
Forum: Thumpers 01-05-2013, 01:25 PM
Replies: 3,016
Views: 441,479
Posted By farp
So, can some of you who own this bike and have...

So, can some of you who own this bike and have done some long rides on it tell me how comfortable the seat is? Can you sit on it all day long on the pavement without too much discomfort?
Forum: Thumpers 12-31-2012, 05:15 PM
Replies: 3,016
Views: 441,479
Posted By farp
What I have in my bag is a 2009 Beta 400RR...

What I have in my bag is a 2009 Beta 400RR (Plated) and a 2010 Kawasaki Versys. The Beta is about as good a street legal dirt bike as it gets, significantly better than my friends KTM690 but it sucks...
Forum: Thumpers 12-20-2012, 09:12 AM
Replies: 3,016
Views: 441,479
Posted By farp
A week or so ago Big Dog posted advice about how...

A week or so ago Big Dog posted advice about how to disable the sidestand switch. He said that all you have to do is cut the three wires leading to the switch, twist two of them together and leave...
Forum: Thumpers 12-14-2012, 01:14 PM
Replies: 3,016
Views: 441,479
Posted By farp
I agree that the Strada is an 80/20% road/dirt...

I agree that the Strada is an 80/20% road/dirt bike but I think the point of the Terra is that it is a 65/35% road/dirt bike and Husky hopes that it will successfully compete with the KLR in dual...
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