New 610 owner with a few questions

Hey there

I posted this on TT but was wondering if I could get some local opinions too.



I finally saw the light and picked up a used 2007 TE610. Being new to Husky, could you guys help me out with a few questions? Yes I have searched.

1 - Quite a metalllic ping on idle. Is this normal? I have 3600kms and will check the valves as soon as I learn how.

2 - Lots of drivetrain play. I've ajusted the chain to spec, but the on/off throttle transition seems harsh and abrupt. Not smooth and quite a "clunk". If this is normal, if it is I can adapt no worries, just don't want to hurt the bike.

3 - Brakes do not engage until halfway down the lever and are very loud "ie - squeaky whine/wail" under hard braking. Check pads? Adjust freeplay on lever?

4 - Clutch lever freeplay. Can I tighten this on the block? I want the engagement closer to the lever.

Thanks for helping out a noob, I've had 2 KLR's a KLX and a DRZ in the past. I know that the 610 will be more "hands on" as far as maitenance but worth it!
 
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1 - Quite a metalllic ping on idle. Is this normal? I have 3600kms and will check the valves as soon as I learn how.(Might be a lifter, the noise is not normal to me get it looked at)

2 - Lots of drivetrain play. I've ajusted the chain to spec, but the on/off throttle transition seems harsh and abrupt. Not smooth and quite a "clunk". If this is normal, if it is I can adapt no worries, just don't want to hurt the bike.(The chain should have about 1inch of place on the lower side of the arm)

3 - Brakes do not engage until halfway down the lever and are very loud "ie - squeaky whine/wail" under hard braking. Check pads? Adjust freeplay on lever?(Not normal, may have some air in the line and might need to be bled.)

4 - Clutch lever freeplay. Can I tighten this on the block? I want the engagement closer to the lever. (Yes, you can adjust it on the block but to do it easily you need to take the tank and air intake off, not a big job should only take 30min.)

Here is the manual for an 06 same specs.

Pacchman
 
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Can't load the manual PM me and I will send it to you

Pacchman
 
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