Very nice ride...The 610 is about the only bike I'd consider selling my 87 ATK for to generate funds..
I need to do more research, comparing KTM to Husky in the modern world for engine durability, parts costs, chassis, braking, suspension.
Here's a pix of my old skool Hooligan bike..
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I'll check out the Husky Cafe for sure-- Thanks for the info... I'll be calling warp 9 very soon.Plan on having your FJR take a rest in the garage and collect dust.. mine does and I know what you will be riding because I have one too.
Warp 9 has the front brake relocator and 320 mm front rotor for a reasonable price to improve your braking up front.. I've got that on mine.
What size rear sprocket do you run with your sumo set up? I'm running a 40th. Cruise at 75-80 mph no problem without screaming the engine in 6th.
my girlfriend has the white edition
Best around town machine made.. and they will out corner just about anything under 60 mph.
That's awesome that you both run around on them... That front rotor is on my short list for sure, front brake is kinda weak.. 40 seems to be the best all around gear, I have a lot of highway to travel before i get to the good stuff. How do you like those tires and which brand are they? I would like to skoot around in some of the local trails and those look like the trade off might not be to bad. Swapping the wheels over to the dirt ones cures the off road issue but that gets old sometimes.
I also have the dirt wheel set up for mine (21/18) however the sumo set up offers me an opportinity to ride with my girlfriend and leave the FJR in the garage. The front braking can be improved dramatically by installing a 320mm front rotor and the front brake re-locator (utilizes the stock front enduro caliper) for the caliper. It is a pretty easy switch depending on your sumo hubs and the bolt size used to fasten the front rotor. Warp 9 carries both components for ~$150.
The tires are Avon Distanzias in the super moto compound with improved stick and aids in quick warm up. They seem to work well on hard pack graded dirt roads but I'd avoid anything with mud or sand. I blasted down a straight section of hardpack at 60 mph + without issue, even handled hard braking fine. These Distanzias in sumo compound will probably stick as good or better than what you have mounted up on pavement. Just do some research. They won't last as long as some but that is the price to pay for stick and dirt capability.
The white SM630 (girffriends) has much better suspension valving and the front brake caliper is out of this world for strictly pavement use over the sumo converted TE series. The FJR has superb brakes but that thing will blow your mind with stopping force.
The sumo set up sure does offer the ability to go off the pavement for traffic/ accidenty avoidance and not get hurt or crash the bike.. your field of vision is from a high vantage point and improves visibility. Overall a very fun bike and super agile at slower speeds.. You are going to really enjoy that Husky. Would suggest you check out the Cafe Husky site for more details on your new purchase.
Actually Fred I've been so excited I haven't noticed yet, but I'm sure I will once I start putting some real milage on it then I'll have to check around on what mods work best.Where the heck is there room to pass anything on Tracy Rd?
PS - Nice lookin' sumo!! How are you likin' the seat on that thang? That was one reason I got rid of my WR250, I couldn't manage to ride it more than an hour.
I will be going to work on Monday and pencil in those days for sure.. Yes, Scott did hammer that road rather well with that KTM. Is it fathersday weekend yet?BillArt, If I bring that beast I may never leave Tracy road!Swwwwwweeeeet.
Which bike are you riding to the Cats & Dacks this year ? The Feeg I assume but, I would like to see that Husky go on Tracy Rd, and Ensin Pond Rd.
.. I'll be on Feejer for sure and can't wait.. I hope the weather will be just as good to, that ride was a perfect 10.
I here that. I've only been passed once on Tracy Rd, and it was years ago when I was a rookie, but I could see you taking me in the corners on that Husky. My bud Scott with the KTM is on me like a howe bowe on a hot dog in the corners.
I have to get the ride together soon. It will be the same weekend (Fathersday) and will be a 2 day event.
gixxerjasen
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Ugh, so beautiful! I need another sumo!
CAJW
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I put one of these https://www.seatconcepts.com/ on this:Actually Fred I've been so excited I haven't noticed yet, but I'm sure I will once I start putting some real milage on it then I'll have to check around on what mods work best.Where the heck is there room to pass anything on Tracy Rd?
PS - Nice lookin' sumo!! How are you likin' the seat on that thang? That was one reason I got rid of my WR250, I couldn't manage to ride it more than an hour.
and it increased my 0-butt burn time by about 200%. Might help keep you in the saddle longer who knows!
Bugnatr
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Nice looking Husky's . What does the 610 weigh? Must be a hoot to throw about the road.
Cop's love wheelies
I believe Supermoto's are the fastest way to put on a full time grin.
Cop's love wheelies
I believe Supermoto's are the fastest way to put on a full time grin.
gixxerjasen
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