TE610. Why not?

[Stretch]

I don't remember seeing that.  If it's not posted in Ride Reports, Beasts, or Equipment, I probably haven't read it.  Jo Momma has a bit too much fluff for me to wade through.

[JetdocX]

It's in JM.  Inmates.  Not a lot of info there anyways.  I heard he got off the road and called him.  He called me back a few hours later OK, and no big deal and all that.

[Stretch]

Okay, I found it, thanks.  Glad he's okay.

EMT's are such idiots.

Wait a minute...

[CBAT]

Okay, I found it, thanks.  Glad he's okay.

EMT's are such idiots.

Wait a minute...

What do paramedics and cops have in common?

They both wish they were firefighters.    

[Stretch]

I suppose you've seen the puppet Policeman vs. Fireman videos by now, right?

[JetdocX]

So.....back on topic.   I looked up the maintenance schedule for the TE610.

 :shock: oil change every 620 miles

 :shock: timing chain AND connecting rod replacement every 6200 miles.

Putting 12k on this bike every year looks to be expensive!

[abruzzi]

So.....back on topic.   I looked up the maintenance schedule for the TE610.

 :shock: oil change every 620 miles

 :shock: timing chain AND connecting rod replacement every 6200 miles.

Putting 12k on this bike every year looks to be expensive!

Yikes.  I wonder if that assumes you are racing the bike?  I know in the KTM manuals, they list the 3k service, and go on to say that if the bike is raced, the 3k service should be done after every race.

Geof

[JetdocX]

That's for the non-racing bikes.

[Mustang]

Yep they are high strung beasts
My CRF450X manual says to replace piston after 10 hours  :shock:
and the oil should be changed every ride ! good thing it only holds 5/8ths of a qt.

It rocks for a trail bike road use not so good ! HIGH MAINT and The HUSKY is the same way

[CBAT]

I suppose you've seen the puppet Policeman vs. Fireman videos by now, right?

yep

[CBAT]

OK, back on topic. I really do like that they have both electric start and a kick start for a backup. I'd gladly pay another 200 to have that on my DRZ. The kit is under 100 so I may do the install myself. I don't want to have kick only so I'll stay with a bike that has the magic button. The DRZ is about the lightest non racing bike with an electric start.

[flux]

Wow!  I thought the oil change intervals would be more like an LC4.  Hell, I can put 620 miles on in 2 days easy...  guess I'll stick with the LC4E.

[JetdocX]

That one is on my short list, too.  Got a link to the maintenance schedule for that one by chance?

I'd much rather ride than work on the bike.  But I take long trips and that means large maintenance intervals.  This change the oil every time you go riding bullshit won't wash at all.

[Mustang]

The Honda is dead SEXY but it has it's drawbacks too !

In the real world , I change oil and filter on engine approx every 3rd ride (200 miles)
I have around a 150 hours of use on mine and I have been told the valves need replacing around 200-300 hours we shall see so far so good
It has a magic button , great for us old cripple guys  :D
Mine has been rejetted and will out run an "R" due to the fact that it has the wide ratio gearbox . with 13/52 gearing it will pull 85mph all day in fifth , except there isn't anyplace in NH it can go 85 on the trail  
The downside to rejetting was gas mileage went even further in the dumper ......22 mpg ! EEEK it only has a 2.2 gallon tank  :shock:

Can't keep back tires on the pig either , knobbies are screwed after about 300-400 miles and that is only riding in the dirt . front tire is ok though , never on the ground LOL
Here in NH it would be very easy to dual sport this thing and put a plate on it but the bike is really a race bike and not very road friendly , ie oil changes and tires and gas mileage etc etc

Did I mention how FUN this sucker is to ride ! The power from the 450 will rip your arms right out of their sockets !

I still may put a plate on it just to fook with some Hardley Ablesons on bike week !

[flux]

The valves need to be REPLACED after 200 hours?  Not adjusted?

If any of y'all local boys are interested, I know of nearly brand new Yamaha WR450 and 250 2007's that have like 30 miles on them that are 100% street legal for sale here in North GA.  One of my customers emailed me the info today, they are both his bikes and he does not have the time to ride.  I think he wants like $5600 each.  I'd be all over the 450 if I had the cash.