New Huskys based on BMW 650 - Page 39

davorallyfan · 01-31-2013, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jugglingogre

The stock screen did next to nothing .

I does a bit-not a lot. - I am not after much wind protection at the moment - the wind is all clean low turbulance and I'm wearing an open face. In winter I use an electric vest and cover up. The screen is close to the headlight and it kind of pick sup the light from it at night and creates this neat glow around the edges.

Fossilator · 01-31-2013, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigem

Lots of bits can be improved/replaced for the price difference between a Terra and a 690R!

I know a couple of blokes that had almost 990 money invested in there 690Rs, still couldn't make them what they wanted, both now sold. Wont tell you what they bought, it would upset some of the Orange precious!!

I wouldn't mine knowing because I'm tossing up between the two at the moment

Miss Jane · 01-31-2013, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Fossilator

I wouldn't mine knowing because I'm tossing up between the two at the moment

You know you need the Terra.

Fossilator · 01-31-2013, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Miss Jane

You know you need the Terra.

Hmmm but I keep on thinking orange

Miss Jane · 01-31-2013, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Fossilator

Hmmm but I keep on thinking orange

So buy an orange T-shirt to wear under your bike gear.

troy safari carpente · 01-31-2013, 03:34 AM

You and your chubby new little itiliano mate seem to be getting along famously DRF...

out and about all over the joint here and there... you seem to be revelling in it... how many kilometrico's now?

Nice neat litte screen on there now as well... stylish!

Other than the few extra kilo's and the seat form (that a personal taste thing of mine), you know this new Husky is winning quite a few
fans as a genuine "dual sport" (soft offroad) alternative... seem's that they (Husky) may have kicked a goal with this one...
especially now that there are some aftermarket bits (bashplates, tanks, racks etc.) coming down through the pipeline...

It will be interesting to see what (if) Mr Pierer does acquire the Husqvarna name, what direction he takes it?
I like the Nuda platform potential since I saw it... and these new 650's have been acquiring a following.
I have been a bit critical of KTM watering down their offerings over the last 5 years... but maybe it wasn't his doing...
the indians? the bean counters? The Husky acquisition by Pierers group (if it goes through) may well be a forum for them to build
some offroad/dualsport/play bikes with some passion in them again?

(Please, please uncle Stefan... promise to make a true 170 kg red SuperEnduro based around the Nuda 900 RR engine as a power plant...?! ).

You are so much the vanguard DRF...

What ya' got planned for yours next...?

Cortez · 01-31-2013, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by B1

hunted around a bit for weight reduction mods for the TR650 and it mainly seems to be:
- save a few kg replacing the stock battery with one of those new hi tech ones
- convert to a single exhaust
- chop off the rear peg brackets if you are really desperate.

anyone heard of anything else? just tossing up between this and a DR650SE (again) for my next adv bike and the DR having almost 20kg less lard is a big selling point....

Exhaust and wheels are where most of the weight cuts can be done.

Portly · 01-31-2013, 05:48 PM

Is there anything complicated in the servicing of these Chinese BMW Rotax motors?
A friend recently had his Dakar 650 serviced at the Local BMW dealer for a cost of $450.
This seems exorbitant for a single 650 when the Suzuki dealer in the next town does a full service on a DR 650 including valves for less than $150.

Flys Lo · 01-31-2013, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Portly

Is there anything complicated in the servicing of these Chinese BMW Rotax motors?
A friend recently had his Dakar 650 serviced at the Local BMW dealer for a cost of $450.
This seems exorbitant for a single 650 when the Suzuki dealer in the next town does a full service on a DR 650 including valves for less than $150.

I've highlighted your problem.

Service intervals on them are supposed to be 10k km (about double what the Jap single cylinders are), 3k for heavy use. I personally would still change it every 5k because they use a wet clutch (unlike the big GS... up till now).

I can't find a maintenance schedule, but it will be the same as the GS650.
http://www.bmwgsclub.nl/schematics/F...20Schedule.pdf

geoz · 01-31-2013, 06:12 PM

I wonder what will happen to this now that KTM is taking over Husky.

Cruz · 02-01-2013, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by geoz

I wonder what will happen to this now that KTM is taking over Husky.

From my experience with KTM here, it will mean they don't carry many parts, they only place parts orders when there are enough parts to warrant it, they don't ring you back as promised if said part does or does not come in. I could go on!

Fossilator · 02-01-2013, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Miss Jane

So buy an orange T-shirt to wear under your bike gear.

Never know might do that already

Have the KTM notebook!

davorallyfan · 02-02-2013, 11:24 PM

B&B do excellent work

davorallyfan · 02-02-2013, 11:25 PM

Off to the Karuah River Rally next weekend.

Ruffnut · 02-03-2013, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by davorallyfan

Off to the Karuah River Rally next weekend.

When are you heading up Dave?
There will be quite a few of us up there on Friday night.
Not able to obtain stickers unfortunately.

01-31-2013, 03:34 AM	#576
troy safari carpente Team f5ool Joined: Nov 2005 Location: f5ederation of scandwegia Oddometer: 13,992	DavideRougeFantastico... You and your chubby new little itiliano mate seem to be getting along famously DRF... out and about all over the joint here and there... you seem to be revelling in it... how many kilometrico's now? Nice neat litte screen on there now as well... stylish! Other than the few extra kilo's and the seat form (that a personal taste thing of mine), you know this new Husky is winning quite a few fans as a genuine "dual sport" (soft offroad) alternative... seem's that they (Husky) may have kicked a goal with this one... especially now that there are some aftermarket bits (bashplates, tanks, racks etc.) coming down through the pipeline... It will be interesting to see what (if) Mr Pierer does acquire the Husqvarna name, what direction he takes it? I like the Nuda platform potential since I saw it... and these new 650's have been acquiring a following. I have been a bit critical of KTM watering down their offerings over the last 5 years... but maybe it wasn't his doing... the indians? the bean counters? The Husky acquisition by Pierers group (if it goes through) may well be a forum for them to build some offroad/dualsport/play bikes with some passion in them again? (Please, please uncle Stefan... promise to make a true 170 kg red SuperEnduro based around the Nuda 900 RR engine as a power plant...?! ). You are so much the vanguard DRF... What ya' got planned for yours next...? __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by zenjen "It's one of those nuts and uncles deals..." troy safari carpente screwed with this post 01-31-2013 at 03:42 AM

01-31-2013, 06:12 PM	#580
geoz Adventurer Joined: Nov 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia Oddometer: 82	I wonder what will happen to this now that KTM is taking over Husky. __________________ cheers hg

02-02-2013, 11:24 PM	#583
davorallyfan Commonist Joined: May 2005 Location: Capitalist Oddometer: 14,139	B&B do excellent work __________________ 7th Day Adventourist. Terrafied -If you get it wrong you'll get it right next time-

02-02-2013, 11:25 PM	#584
davorallyfan Commonist Joined: May 2005 Location: Capitalist Oddometer: 14,139	Off to the Karuah River Rally next weekend. __________________ 7th Day Adventourist. Terrafied -If you get it wrong you'll get it right next time-

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01-31-2013, 05:48 PM	#578
Portly Plodder Joined: May 2011 Location: North coast NSW Aus Oddometer: 129	Is there anything complicated in the servicing of these Chinese BMW Rotax motors? A friend recently had his Dakar 650 serviced at the Local BMW dealer for a cost of $450. This seems exorbitant for a single 650 when the Suzuki dealer in the next town does a full service on a DR 650 including valves for less than $150.