2013 Husqvarna 650 Terra - Page 129

RuggedExposure · 02-16-2013, 06:49 AM

Mine!

Beemermcr · 02-16-2013, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by lstuckey1

Where is the air box intake located on the Terra? My off road riding includes some moderate water crossings and having no experience with this bike I'm a little concerned.

Front top right -

AltRoute · 02-16-2013, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

I know this thread should be about the bike not the business, but this snippet of interview with Pierer is interesting as it puts the whole acquisition in the context of the global motorcycle business, and especially the huge market AND low cost manufacturing location that is India. In that big picture, the long-term plan for the Terra seems pretty insignificant.

http://www.moneycontrol.com/video/bu...s-_818643.html

-dman (Not a Terra owner yet, was very interested as a replacement for my DR and DL, but now waiting to see what happens next)

no more guessing then - no more Rotax engine or BMW parts within two years - done -

hansi · 02-16-2013, 04:05 PM

Well, I finally did it. After test riding a Terra at Bill's Motorcycle Plus in Salem, OR yesterday I bought one. Bill runs a great dealership with really nice, friendly, honest and easygoing people. Check them out!
My new Terra is going to replace my Triumph Tiger 955i as my ADV tourer. So it is time to fit some luggage.
Has anybody the Givi racks and sidecases on their bike yet? Anybody tried to fabricate sideracks for hardcases? Guess Touratech will have some racks and cases available soon. But who wants to pay their prices?
What tankbags are you using?

wolftrax · 02-16-2013, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hansi

Well, I finally did it. After test riding a Terra at Bill's Motorcycle Plus in Salem, OR yesterday I bought one. Bill runs a great dealership with really nice, friendly, honest and easygoing people. Check them out!
My new Terra is going to replace my Triumph Tiger 955i as my ADV tourer. So it is time to fit some luggage.
Has anybody the Givi racks and sidecases on their bike yet? Anybody tried to fabricate sideracks for hardcases? Guess Touratech will have some racks and cases available soon. But who wants to pay their prices?
What tankbags are you using?

One test ride is all it takes to open up the wallet and part with some cash.

Check the link below for siderack fabs.

http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/terraformers.30499/

hansi · 02-16-2013, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolftrax

One test ride is all it takes to open up the wallet and part with some cash.

Check the link below for siderack fabs.

http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/terraformers.30499/

Thanks, good stuff.

newyorkj · 02-18-2013, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by hansi

Thanks, good stuff.

How do you know if your dealer is selling you a second or first batch bike? I'm really considering this bike as a funster/mini adventurer. I admit I'm concerned about parts and labor now that KTM owns them though. One dealer here.

mario33 · 02-18-2013, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by newyorkj

How do you know if your dealer is selling you a second or first batch bike?

Ask them to connect it to MOSS computer before you collect it, whatever batch it is.

RuggedExposure · 02-18-2013, 08:30 PM

Videos to come soon:

How not to break in your brand new Terra 650

newyorkj · 02-19-2013, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mario33

Ask them to connect it to MOSS computer before you collect it, whatever batch it is.

Thanks!

RuggedExposure · 02-19-2013, 06:21 PM

Here's the 1st of two videos (I'm still loading the 2nd)

This is the one leading up to the beginning of my troubles.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9815zt1Sahs

K1W1 · 02-20-2013, 12:20 AM

I'm surprised you punctured a tyre riding at those speeds on that track. What pressure where you running? Now that you have repaired the tyre was there an obvious cause?

Around about the 1 minute mark it sounded like you were slipping the clutch. I guess the track was steeper than it looks but what are your thoughts on the gearing?

klxmack · 02-20-2013, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lstuckey1

Where is the air box intake located on the Terra? My off road riding includes some moderate water crossings and having no experience with this bike I'm a little concerned.

I recommend that you keep the front wheel at least three feet off the ground when approaching water crossings.

Cheers

RuggedExposure · 02-20-2013, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K1W1

I'm surprised you punctured a tyre riding at those speeds on that track. What pressure where you running? Now that you have repaired the tyre was there an obvious cause?

Around about the 1 minute mark it sounded like you were slipping the clutch. I guess the track was steeper than it looks but what are your thoughts on the gearing?

The air pressure was too high, probably around 25psi.

The mesquite thorns down here are horrendous. If I had slime in the tubes I would have been fine.

The gearing is kind of tall, and since I can't rev it above 4k (break in stage) steep climbs are a bit of a challenge.

K1W1 · 02-20-2013, 01:35 PM

Thanks. Didn't think about thorns as a cause,

As to reving during break in I have never been a strict adherent to arbitrary rev limits and never get had a car or bike that has suffered. In my experience a bit of tough love from time to time for a new motor vehicle during break in is far better than constant babying.

02-16-2013, 06:49 AM	#1921
RuggedExposure wandering the desert Joined: Apr 2011 Location: Hermanas, NM (on the US/Mex border past BFE) Oddometer: 720	Mine! __________________ Many 'a hand began to scan around for the next plateau. Some say it was Greenland, and some say Mexico. Others decided it was nowhere except for where they stood. Border Road 100 Border Road Rally Raid '13 Husky Terra 650 , '08 Kawasaki Meanstreak 1600, '95 DR350S

02-16-2013, 04:05 PM	#1924
hansi Teurer Abenteurer Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Magical State of Jefferson Oddometer: 174	Luggage for the Terra Well, I finally did it. After test riding a Terra at Bill's Motorcycle Plus in Salem, OR yesterday I bought one. Bill runs a great dealership with really nice, friendly, honest and easygoing people. Check them out! My new Terra is going to replace my Triumph Tiger 955i as my ADV tourer. So it is time to fit some luggage. Has anybody the Givi racks and sidecases on their bike yet? Anybody tried to fabricate sideracks for hardcases? Guess Touratech will have some racks and cases available soon. But who wants to pay their prices? What tankbags are you using? __________________ 2013 Husqvarna TR 650 Terra

02-18-2013, 08:30 PM	#1929
RuggedExposure wandering the desert Joined: Apr 2011 Location: Hermanas, NM (on the US/Mex border past BFE) Oddometer: 720	Videos to come soon: How not to break in your brand new Terra 650 __________________ Many 'a hand began to scan around for the next plateau. Some say it was Greenland, and some say Mexico. Others decided it was nowhere except for where they stood. Border Road 100 Border Road Rally Raid '13 Husky Terra 650 , '08 Kawasaki Meanstreak 1600, '95 DR350S

02-19-2013, 06:21 PM	#1931
RuggedExposure wandering the desert Joined: Apr 2011 Location: Hermanas, NM (on the US/Mex border past BFE) Oddometer: 720	Here's the 1st of two videos (I'm still loading the 2nd) This is the one leading up to the beginning of my troubles. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9815zt1Sahs __________________ Many 'a hand began to scan around for the next plateau. Some say it was Greenland, and some say Mexico. Others decided it was nowhere except for where they stood. Border Road 100 Border Road Rally Raid '13 Husky Terra 650 , '08 Kawasaki Meanstreak 1600, '95 DR350S

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02-20-2013, 12:20 AM	#1932
K1W1 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Dandenong Ranges, Australia Oddometer: 1,462	I'm surprised you punctured a tyre riding at those speeds on that track. What pressure where you running? Now that you have repaired the tyre was there an obvious cause? Around about the 1 minute mark it sounded like you were slipping the clutch. I guess the track was steeper than it looks but what are your thoughts on the gearing?

02-20-2013, 01:35 PM	#1935
K1W1 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Dandenong Ranges, Australia Oddometer: 1,462	Thanks. Didn't think about thorns as a cause, As to reving during break in I have never been a strict adherent to arbitrary rev limits and never get had a car or bike that has suffered. In my experience a bit of tough love from time to time for a new motor vehicle during break in is far better than constant babying.