2013 Husqvarna 650 Terra - Page 68

K1W1 · 11-29-2012, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigDogAdventures.com

Ooooh--that tank bag looks nice-------thanks for that link.
Not the hard luggage for me tho---nope.

BigDog

It's not a tank bag it goes on the rear seat (see above). I saw one fitted to a bike last week it's about full face helmet size but to be honest it seemed a little flimsy for ADV use. I suspect it's more designed for Strada owners but I guess only time will tell how well they would hold up.

K1W1 · 11-29-2012, 02:26 PM

There is a much better brochure available on the Australian web site. The bag is described as a soft top case.

link here

Cruz · 11-30-2012, 02:58 AM

I reckon Stephan at Scheffelmeier Metall will be making things pretty quickly for this Husky. A few things will already fit I would think.

http://www.bashplates.de/BMW-G-650-X...untry:::1.html

Deans BMW · 11-30-2012, 04:13 AM

Speaking of Stradas...............

Picked this one up at Atlanta BMW yesterday, they just got it in the day before. Took a test ride and compared to my past KLR650 and G650GS, liked it a lot more. Much more mechanically refined, faster, more comfortable.

I like the cast wheels (Tubeless Tires) and sits a little lower than the Terra, easier on the old hips.

Perfect for all the fire and forrest roads up here.

blaine.hale · 11-30-2012, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deans BMW

Speaking of Stradas...............

Picked this one up at Atlanta BMW yesterday, they just got it in the day before. Took a test ride and compared to my past KLR650 and G650GS, liked it a lot more. Much more mechanically refined, faster, more comfortable.

I like the cast wheels (Tubeless Tires) and sits a little lower than the Terra, easier on the old hips.

Perfect for all the fire and forrest roads up here.

I pick up my Terra from them today

ducnut · 11-30-2012, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RideAbout

O-my-God what have I been doing!? I've been using HI-Flo filters on dozens of bikes for thousands of miles. I'm so lucky I've never had an oil flow related problem yet but my time is coming.... I'm rolling the dice.... poking the bear with a stick...... playing with matches.......... running with scissors... etc.

Pray for me....

Quote:

Originally Posted by gunnerbuck

How about explaining about the Hi-Flo filters, do you see a problem in using them?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 30Bones

Used HiFlo and Rotella for years on several bikes, not the place for this garbage.

Back on track, how many miles are on the Husky BigDog? I looked at some larger ADV bikes this weekend and I can not justify the pricetag, so I am back to looking at new/reliable dual sports and the Italian KLR sounds very promising, just wish Hall's was closer than 4 hours away

Pull apart a Hi-Flo and put the bypass spring on a tensiometer. Compare the spring rate to other filters. If one uses a low tension spring in a filter, there's more oil bypassing the filter element than going through it. Hence, Hi-Flo.

Since some have already gotten their panties in a wad, PM me, for further discussion.

30Bones · 11-30-2012, 07:28 AM

I don't think anyone here cares to discuss oil filters anymore than they want to chat politics to a stripper.

Ditch · 11-30-2012, 08:03 AM

What kind of tires should be used on these bikes?

blaine.hale · 11-30-2012, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ditch

What kind of tires should be used on these bikes?

Obviously solid tires.

farp · 11-30-2012, 09:14 AM

This is a question for Big Dog.

Hi Mark, Some time ago I emailed you a GPS track showing a route up the east side of Harrison Lake, over Kookipi Pass and up the west side of the Fraser River. I am very interested in getting a Terra and would be interested to hear your opinion about how the Terra would make out on that route with an experienced rider on board. Would it be a piece of cake or a bit of a struggle, or some where in between.

Thank you

John

GsVs · 11-30-2012, 10:19 AM

Hey ..

Great looking bike ...

You should start a

"2013 Husqvarna 650 Strada"

thread here in Thumpers

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deans BMW

Speaking of Stradas...............

Picked this one up at Atlanta BMW yesterday, they just got it in the day before. Took a test ride and compared to my past KLR650 and G650GS, liked it a lot more. Much more mechanically refined, faster, more comfortable.

I like the cast wheels (Tubeless Tires) and sits a little lower than the Terra, easier on the old hips.

Perfect for all the fire and forrest roads up here.

Spork Rider · 11-30-2012, 10:28 AM

I dont know how to search this thread for the phrase "fuel capacity" but I'm pretty sure it's been mentioned previously - and it doesn't carry much compared to other ^600cc DS's at 3.6 gallons. Even at 55 MPG, you'll most likely want to fill up right before you hit the dirt.

I checked one out at the dealership in Woodinville. I love the bike, but the fuel capacity issure is the thing that gave me pause.

krussell · 11-30-2012, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GsVs

Hey ..

Great looking bike ...

You should start a

"2013 Husqvarna 650 Strada"

thread here in Thumpers

Can we rename this one TR650 Terra/Strada instead?

The difference between the two is basically wheels, rake, and ABS. 99% of the discussion will be identical. That said, black is faster.

krussell · 11-30-2012, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spork Rider

I dont know how to search this thread for the phrase "fuel capacity" but I'm pretty sure it's been mentioned previously - and it doesn't carry much compared to other ^600cc DS's. I checked one out at the dealership in Woodinville. I love the bike, but the fuel capacity issure is the thing that gave me pause.

3.57 gallons of premium. I've seen 49.6 avg the first 1300 miles on 95% pavement. So about 175 miles before you start pushing.

Deans BMW · 11-30-2012, 10:43 AM

3.7 US Gallons, about an easy 200 mile range.

They have that German knobby for the Strada and the Terra as well. I am not a hard core single track rider so the Strada will be perfect for me.

11-30-2012, 02:58 AM	#1008
Cruz Lost but laughing. Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Northside Brisbane, Qld Australia Oddometer: 4,578	I reckon Stephan at Scheffelmeier Metall will be making things pretty quickly for this Husky. A few things will already fit I would think. http://www.bashplates.de/BMW-G-650-X...untry:::1.html __________________ The very existence of flamethrowers proves that sometime, somewhere, someone said to themselves, “You know, I want to set those people over there on fire, but I’m just not close enough to get the job done.” George Carlin

11-30-2012, 04:13 AM	#1009
Deans BMW Granpa Hoon Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Copperhill, Tennessee Oddometer: 2,641	Speaking of Stradas............... Picked this one up at Atlanta BMW yesterday, they just got it in the day before. Took a test ride and compared to my past KLR650 and G650GS, liked it a lot more. Much more mechanically refined, faster, more comfortable. I like the cast wheels (Tubeless Tires) and sits a little lower than the Terra, easier on the old hips. Perfect for all the fire and forrest roads up here. __________________ Dean O BMW nut and Happy Camper Copperhill, Tn. www.Motorcyclistcafe.com Founder San Jose BMW

11-30-2012, 07:28 AM	#1012
30Bones Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Marion, IA Oddometer: 4,561	I don't think anyone here cares to discuss oil filters anymore than they want to chat politics to a stripper. __________________ Today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday

11-30-2012, 08:03 AM	#1013
Ditch Studly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2004 Location: abq,nm Oddometer: 824	What kind of tires should be used on these bikes? __________________ Wendell You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy....we must be cautious.

11-30-2012, 09:14 AM	#1015
farp DualsportBC Rider Joined: Nov 2012 Location: Vancouver BC Oddometer: 41	This is a question for Big Dog. Hi Mark, Some time ago I emailed you a GPS track showing a route up the east side of Harrison Lake, over Kookipi Pass and up the west side of the Fraser River. I am very interested in getting a Terra and would be interested to hear your opinion about how the Terra would make out on that route with an experienced rider on board. Would it be a piece of cake or a bit of a struggle, or some where in between. Thank you John __________________ A motorcycle will go anywhere the rider has the ability to take it ----------------------------------------------------- Husqvarna Terra TR650 Beta 400RR

11-29-2012, 02:26 PM	#1007
K1W1 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Dandenong Ranges, Australia Oddometer: 1,462	There is a much better brochure available on the Australian web site. The bag is described as a soft top case. link here

11-30-2012, 10:28 AM	#1017
Spork Rider Former Lurker Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Bellevue, WA Oddometer: 46	Fuel Capacity I dont know how to search this thread for the phrase "fuel capacity" but I'm pretty sure it's been mentioned previously - and it doesn't carry much compared to other ^600cc DS's at 3.6 gallons. Even at 55 MPG, you'll most likely want to fill up right before you hit the dirt. I checked one out at the dealership in Woodinville. I love the bike, but the fuel capacity issure is the thing that gave me pause. __________________ It doesn't stab worth a crap, and the milk dribbles out, but otherwise it works great. Spork Rider screwed with this post 11-30-2012 at 10:37 AM

11-30-2012, 10:43 AM	#1020
Deans BMW Granpa Hoon Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Copperhill, Tennessee Oddometer: 2,641	3.7 US Gallons, about an easy 200 mile range. They have that German knobby for the Strada and the Terra as well. I am not a hard core single track rider so the Strada will be perfect for me. __________________ Dean O BMW nut and Happy Camper Copperhill, Tn. www.Motorcyclistcafe.com Founder San Jose BMW

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