So maybe upgrade the DRZ to

Love my 610 and that's super low miles but...your DRZ has way more aftermarket support. Even factory parts you may have to wait for. Once you have a 610 dialed in it's a glorious thing! They are only 315 lbs to! When you go ride it you should know that the Husky motors are noisy, they tick and clatter a bit but that's normal. I put some Heidenau K73's on mine and it does well on or off road.

 

Buy it!
It's a little more "rough" compared to your DRZ, more noise,vibration, hard seat, But better brakes suspension and lots more power.

Look at the clutch cable it will need replaced soon if it has not been already.

Look at the front sprocket spines, the 610 can eat them. See many with a welded on counter sprocket.

If you get it replace the metal oil screen with a new one. Many documented failures due to vibration/fatigue then eating the motor.

Great Bike I miss mine.

 

Ironically, I bought mine from a guy in Rathdrum. I got a smokin' deal on mine with lots of farkles and 2000 miles all for $4000. I love it and echo all the 'fixes' to look into. Don't let that scare you- I'm at 12,000 miles and still haven't replaced my cam chain tensioner. It doesn't need it but I'll replace it soon anyway. Also, later on you'll want to replace the clutch spring rivets with heavier duty versions. There's a guy that makes them. As far as parts availability- you won't need parts for this unless you break something so don't worry about sourcing parts. Hell, go to any Kawasaki dealership and ask for a KLR part- they'll have to order those too! Buy it and ride it- it won't need anything in the near future except oil changes and fuel and it'll be a vast improvement over the DRZ for damn near the same amount of money! The ONLY thing I miss having is a cush drive but you'll learn to improve your throttle control so you don't get chain snatch and jerkynous.

 

If I had the money I'd buy that right out from under you, lol. I hope you get it and are able to sell that to some sucker for the price you paid for the Husky! It honestly amazes me that people are willing to pay more for less, thinking they're coming out ahead.

 

Sweeeeeet!
Unless it bothers you on the appearance, don't get a new air box cover, just fine some fiberglass screen laying around and epoxy it on. I've modded mine way more than that and it just allows the filter to breathe more.
I see you now have 2 Italian mistresses. One made in the Aprilia factory and one made in the MV Agusta factory!

Btw, I've got 2 of the turn signals if you plan on staying stock. I prefer the LED style and could recommend some if you plan on going that direction.

 

Here ya go. I made a paper pattern and did this. Be aware that if you're going to cut it up you have to cut it leaving that middle section like I did otherwise you'll be hitting the standoffs.


And these are the turn signals I put on mine. My review is the one with the Husky:
http://www.cyclegear.com/SPEEDMETAL-LED-Angle-Light-Turn-Signals

 

Congrats!

 

HA! I told you so.... Good for you!:mfclap:

 

For the airbox nuts I used small hose clamps around them to hold them tight- works really well! Also, just use fiberglass screen door mesh for the air box and epoxy it in place. It's not uncommon to find crap in the cylindrical screens- most folks that bought these brand new didn't know about them. Clean them out once and they'll probably be fine from then on. Some of the TE630's seem to have some problems with these but only a few. I have found engine mount bolts to be missing after rides so it doesn't surprise me that everything is loose- that's normal for a single. Just use blue Locktite and check up on that during routine maintenance. Put that thing back together and go ride, dammit!:mrgreen:

 

The nonmetal in the left-hand side is okay, known issue with epoxy coming off the stator. Freaked me out when I first saw.