Husqvarna Barn Find

TUCKERS · 10-31-2012, 03:14 PM

Just had a 1998 Husqvarna (I think TE 610) delivered. Street legal. Looks like Baja Designs stuff.

What do you know about these bikes?

Looks like someone that had it before knew a thing or two, has a Vapor type guage array and some other cockpit mods on a nice custom plate. Excel rims and fat spokes. Mini turn signals.

This bike is new to me and I know nothing about the model.

I can't even find the battery or ignition switch if it even has one.

It has an exhaust on it that says TE 610, it's got a 1998 vin.

SUPPOSEDLY the carb is cleaned and the valves set.

Anyone fancy doing a tech day for beer and snacks? I have two broken hands I am repairing, but can still open bottles and make sandwiches.

Any info, pictures, loan of a manual, help, ideas.

or you can just stop by and laugh...............

Team Longriders · 10-31-2012, 04:18 PM

It's prob just a kick start with just a kill button.

Roadracer_Al · 10-31-2012, 06:30 PM

Is that "Claremont" in your profile the neighborhood between Berzerkeley and Oakland or somewhere else?

dunerat · 10-31-2012, 06:39 PM

Upper pomona so cal....

Fubars · 10-31-2012, 06:56 PM

Any pics available? Sounds like a cool project bike for sure. Tags expired?

skwidd · 10-31-2012, 08:54 PM

It's a 4-stroke, throw it away.

TUCKERS · 10-31-2012, 09:46 PM

Yep, Claremont that straddles Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties.

Yes, kick start only.

Tag on plate reads 2008, I am assured paperwork is on it's way.

There is an 8 cell AA battery pack to make 12v behind the front screen. Perhaps it powers the lights and Vapor when the engine is not running. I don't know if battery power is required for starting. It has an ancient looking stator.

Sure is a cool project. It's pretty clean and in good looking shape, and totally bad ass.

I'm going to see if I have spark and fuel delivery and give it a few swift kicks.

I am rather limited with my hands on the mend yet, but maybe this will be good occupational therapy. I haven't ridden or even wrenched since Sept 12th! (Mad cow day).

The exhaust sure is groovy on these things.

Sorry no pics my camera is down. You are welcome to come and take some.

Anyone in the vicinity can stop by for Chardonnay, cheese and crackers......we are very up market this week.............

DSM8 · 11-01-2012, 01:58 PM

I had a 510 for a while every time I rode that thing it tried to kill me. Was a newer model but it only did one this well.

Kick my ass.....

AustinJake · 11-01-2012, 02:31 PM

1998 Husqvarna TE 610
This TE 610 is a high tech , liquid cooled four stroke with a four valve head and overhead cam. This bike comes with 45mm Marzocchi forks and a progressive linked Showa monoshock. The tires are Metzler "Unicross", chain is DID and the brakes are Brembo. The Husqvarna engineers are still producing the best looking and worldclass competitive motorcycle. The spark plug is a NGK C7E, gearbox holds 1600 cc's, Dell'orto PHM 40 DS carburator is used, and the displacement is 577 cc's. This Husky has a six speed gearbox and uses DID 520 chain.
Like the TE model above, the lights make this competition model legal for enduro events, but were not intended to make this model legal for street use. The kick stand folds way up out of harms way and is visable tucked under the left number plate. Great handling, hi reliability when maintained properly , excellent torque thru out the full rpm rangemake this model a great modern competition or trail riding bike.

TUCKERS · 11-01-2012, 05:19 PM

YUP, that's the one!

It has California plates for the street now.

I really don't think it would make a street bike commuter. Too tempremental.

It's quite a hybrid mongrel.
Cagiva marked on the exhaust
Husqvarna on the engine
Ducati inside the stator cover

I guess it's a corporate take-over model!

blaisew · 11-01-2012, 05:21 PM

Check out www.Cafehusky.com too as there will be a lot of knowledge over there regarding Husky's, new and old.

TUCKERS · 11-01-2012, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blaisew

Check out www.Cafehusky.com too as there will be a lot of knowledge over there regarding Husky's, new and old.

Thanks for this. I'm now a member!

herrhelmet · 11-01-2012, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TUCKERS

Just had a 1998 Husqvarna (I think TE 610) delivered. Street legal. Looks like Baja Designs stuff.

What do you know about these bikes?

Looks like someone that had it before knew a thing or two, has a Vapor type guage array and some other cockpit mods on a nice custom plate. Excel rims and fat spokes. Mini turn signals.

This bike is new to me and I know nothing about the model.

I can't even find the battery or ignition switch if it even has one.

It has an exhaust on it that says TE 610, it's got a 1998 vin.

SUPPOSEDLY the carb is cleaned and the valves set.

Anyone fancy doing a tech day for beer and snacks? I have two broken hands I am repairing, but can still open bottles and make sandwiches.

Any info, pictures, loan of a manual, help, ideas.

or you can just stop by and laugh...............

I had a '98 --- Great bike. Tricky to start with the left hand kick at first then when you get the hang of it pretty reliable.
Lots of power.

TUCKERS · 11-01-2012, 10:05 PM

Yeah that left kicker is something.

I'm no longer fond of bikes without the 'button'

PhiSig1071 · 11-01-2012, 10:43 PM

What's the plan for the bike?

I'm missing something. Did someone make a barn find of this bike and bring it to you to fix? Or did you find and acquire the bike? If so, do you plan on selling once you get it fixed up?

10-31-2012, 03:14 PM	#1
TUCKERS ^OP the famous james Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Villa Maria Sanitarium, Claremont, CA. Oddometer: 8,052	Husqvarna Barn Find Just had a 1998 Husqvarna (I think TE 610) delivered. Street legal. Looks like Baja Designs stuff. What do you know about these bikes? Looks like someone that had it before knew a thing or two, has a Vapor type guage array and some other cockpit mods on a nice custom plate. Excel rims and fat spokes. Mini turn signals. This bike is new to me and I know nothing about the model. I can't even find the battery or ignition switch if it even has one. It has an exhaust on it that says TE 610, it's got a 1998 vin. SUPPOSEDLY the carb is cleaned and the valves set. Anyone fancy doing a tech day for beer and snacks? I have two broken hands I am repairing, but can still open bottles and make sandwiches. Any info, pictures, loan of a manual, help, ideas. or you can just stop by and laugh............... __________________ I am not intimidated by the DMV James and Colleen Tucker. Real Cafe Racers drink tea. Aut viam inveniam aut faciam TUCKERS screwed with this post 10-31-2012 at 04:07 PM

10-31-2012, 04:18 PM	#2
Team Longriders Really? Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Camp Snoopy Oddometer: 2,510	It's prob just a kick start with just a kill button. __________________ There's no turning back now, so we're just gonna roll with it!!!

10-31-2012, 06:30 PM	#3
Roadracer_Al louder, louder, louder! Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Oakland, CA Oddometer: 1,078	Is that "Claremont" in your profile the neighborhood between Berzerkeley and Oakland or somewhere else? __________________ ------------------------------ Suck, Squeeze, Bang, Blow ------------------------------ New Rider Training in the San Francisco Bay Area at Motorcycle University". Learn to Ride...Better!

10-31-2012, 06:39 PM	#4
dunerat WTF? Joined: May 2008 Location: DRINKIN FROM THE CUP Oddometer: 13,437	Upper pomona so cal.... __________________ GO KINGS!!!!(Edit: STANLEY CUP CHAMPION KINGS) 08'SE ,06'EXC,02'YZF/W,76'04'H-D 92 YJ extreem ,76 CJ 5 sand beast ,07 JK cruiser

10-31-2012, 06:56 PM	#5
Fubars What would Scoobydo? Joined: Aug 2003 Location: Ventuna, California Oddometer: 1,665	Any pics available? Sounds like a cool project bike for sure. Tags expired? __________________ "My body is a temple" --"Nope, it's a playground"..

10-31-2012, 08:54 PM	#6
skwidd where does this lead? Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Pissing in your Kampfire Oddometer: 13,403	It's a 4-stroke, throw it away. __________________ http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...le-lovett-rela

10-31-2012, 09:46 PM	#7
TUCKERS ^OP the famous james Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Villa Maria Sanitarium, Claremont, CA. Oddometer: 8,052	Yep, Claremont that straddles Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties. Yes, kick start only. Tag on plate reads 2008, I am assured paperwork is on it's way. There is an 8 cell AA battery pack to make 12v behind the front screen. Perhaps it powers the lights and Vapor when the engine is not running. I don't know if battery power is required for starting. It has an ancient looking stator. Sure is a cool project. It's pretty clean and in good looking shape, and totally bad ass. I'm going to see if I have spark and fuel delivery and give it a few swift kicks. I am rather limited with my hands on the mend yet, but maybe this will be good occupational therapy. I haven't ridden or even wrenched since Sept 12th! (Mad cow day). The exhaust sure is groovy on these things. Sorry no pics my camera is down. You are welcome to come and take some. Anyone in the vicinity can stop by for Chardonnay, cheese and crackers......we are very up market this week............. __________________ I am not intimidated by the DMV James and Colleen Tucker. Real Cafe Racers drink tea. Aut viam inveniam aut faciam TUCKERS screwed with this post 10-31-2012 at 11:09 PM

11-01-2012, 01:58 PM	#8
DSM8 Where fun goes to die.... Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Glendora, Ca Oddometer: 3,155	I had a 510 for a while every time I rode that thing it tried to kill me. Was a newer model but it only did one this well. Kick my ass..... __________________ DSM8 - A different kind of mean SQL > SELECT finger FROM hand WHERE id=3 WWW.DSM8.whereamiriding.com

11-01-2012, 02:31 PM	#9
AustinJake TE450-KLE-FXDWG Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Austin, TX Oddometer: 2,740	1998 Husqvarna TE 610 This TE 610 is a high tech , liquid cooled four stroke with a four valve head and overhead cam. This bike comes with 45mm Marzocchi forks and a progressive linked Showa monoshock. The tires are Metzler "Unicross", chain is DID and the brakes are Brembo. The Husqvarna engineers are still producing the best looking and worldclass competitive motorcycle. The spark plug is a NGK C7E, gearbox holds 1600 cc's, Dell'orto PHM 40 DS carburator is used, and the displacement is 577 cc's. This Husky has a six speed gearbox and uses DID 520 chain. Like the TE model above, the lights make this competition model legal for enduro events, but were not intended to make this model legal for street use. The kick stand folds way up out of harms way and is visable tucked under the left number plate. Great handling, hi reliability when maintained properly , excellent torque thru out the full rpm rangemake this model a great modern competition or trail riding bike. __________________ ____________________________________ Get fit. Stay safe. Enjoy life. Learn something to help someone in need.

11-01-2012, 05:19 PM	#10
TUCKERS ^OP the famous james Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Villa Maria Sanitarium, Claremont, CA. Oddometer: 8,052	YUP, that's the one! It has California plates for the street now. I really don't think it would make a street bike commuter. Too tempremental. It's quite a hybrid mongrel. Cagiva marked on the exhaust Husqvarna on the engine Ducati inside the stator cover I guess it's a corporate take-over model! __________________ I am not intimidated by the DMV James and Colleen Tucker. Real Cafe Racers drink tea. Aut viam inveniam aut faciam

11-01-2012, 05:21 PM	#11
blaisew Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Oddometer: 397	Check out www.Cafehusky.com too as there will be a lot of knowledge over there regarding Husky's, new and old.

11-01-2012, 10:05 PM	#14
TUCKERS ^OP the famous james Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Villa Maria Sanitarium, Claremont, CA. Oddometer: 8,052	Yeah that left kicker is something. I'm no longer fond of bikes without the 'button' __________________ I am not intimidated by the DMV James and Colleen Tucker. Real Cafe Racers drink tea. Aut viam inveniam aut faciam

11-01-2012, 10:43 PM	#15
PhiSig1071 Let go of my ears. Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Oddometer: 1,103	What's the plan for the bike? I'm missing something. Did someone make a barn find of this bike and bring it to you to fix? Or did you find and acquire the bike? If so, do you plan on selling once you get it fixed up? __________________ Which one of you FF's was it?...FOUNDER! *Entia non sunt multiplicanda necessitatem*

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