1. Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

1972 Husqvarna 250 WR and 1971 400 Cross barn finds! Help me bring these beauties back to life!

Discussion in 'Vintage Restoration Projects' started by Red Leader, Apr 25, 2024.

  1. Red Leader Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1973 Husqvarna 400CR


    Looks like I can't see what is in this link.

    I'm probably going to set the bike up with a Mikuni VM38-9 or some such because its gonna be a rider, and I think those may take a different throttle cable. Maybe I can use some of that bicycle cable housing for that, as there are some good options there in the grey color for either brake housing or shifter housing (which is slightly smaller).
  2. DeathFromAbove My Cat Says AREAR!

    Location:
    North New Jersey
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    70,71 360 8s 72,74 450 73 360 73 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    66 Triumph Trophy 99 ZRX1100
    I fixed the link. Looks like the cables are all 2mm but the sheaths are different sizes. These are old cables with the oiler attached so they should be for huskys they all came off of huskys!
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  3. Vinskord Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    400 CR
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  4. Vinskord Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    400 CR
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  5. Red Leader Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1973 Husqvarna 400CR

    That was a good read, thank you for that. Unbeknownst to me, the '71 400 Cross actually came with a Mikuni on it, and I'll leave it on there for now. Not sure what model it is, but when I spoke to a Husky restoration guy (actually in Colorado), he said the VM38-9 was a good option for these bikes. I'll definitely need to read up on jetting and setup, but my hope is to set these bikes up for running well and taking advantage of some advancements in tech to get there.

    Today just working on cleaning. Really relaxing!

    EDIT: sorry this thread it so slow, but I haven't really done much motorcycle resto work before, of at the very least, did it with my dad when I was a kid, so not really able to count it.

    Looks like this WR 250 engine has a Femsa ignition, and so I'm probably going to grab a flywheel puller in anticipation of splitting cases. Anyone know the exact size / threading? Also, anyone have a favorite case splitter or recommendation for one?

    Thanks all!
  6. Red Leader Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1973 Husqvarna 400CR
    Oooh, I missed this detail in your post! The bike with the busted kick stop is a '71, so it sounds like it is aluminum?
  7. DeathFromAbove My Cat Says AREAR!

    Location:
    North New Jersey
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    70,71 360 8s 72,74 450 73 360 73 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    66 Triumph Trophy 99 ZRX1100
    Oval case engines had aluminum covers
    The square cases have magnesium covers
  8. Crashaholic Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Antelope Valley, CA.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    73 450WR 6spd motor in a 75 MK frame
  9. DeathFromAbove My Cat Says AREAR!

    Location:
    North New Jersey
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    70,71 360 8s 72,74 450 73 360 73 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    66 Triumph Trophy 99 ZRX1100
    Hahaha
    My guy welds like i drink vodka
    They weld up nice but takes time and patience.
    I wish i had someone to weld the magnesium covers
    Rarely are the undamaged.
    Thanks for the look back Daryn
    One day I'll finish it.
    Still working on the Lister now.
    https://photos.app.goo.gl/eK97WbdioC5KWt1h7
  10. Red Leader Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1973 Husqvarna 400CR

    I didn't look it up, and I'm usually pretty good with 'what's it?' type posts, but I have no idea what that is? It almost looks like a horizontal mill, but I don't think it is. It is beautiful!
  11. Red Leader Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1973 Husqvarna 400CR

    Wow! Kudos @DeathFromAbove ! Nice to know they can be fixed! Looks really nice, and I'll be definitely tapping the hive mind here for thoughts on paint and such.

    Regarding the '72, after perusing so many resto threads, my 1st goal is a basic mechanical restoration, and then we'll take the cosmetic thing one step at a time. The peanut tanks seem very rare w/out any damage, and are pricey, so I'm going to see if I can get the dents out of this one and try repainting (eventually).

    I don't know why, but the chrome side panels on the tanks are my pet peeve. I see a surprising number of them that look wrong on resto'd bikes, and I have no idea why. Real easy to tell if its original or a repaint. I'd like get as close as possible when I do it. Lots of tracing, reference material, pictures, etc.
  12. Crashaholic Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Antelope Valley, CA.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    73 450WR 6spd motor in a 75 MK frame
    You can find the correct size and shape of two early chrome panels and other tank info in Husky Club issues 19, 20 and 21.

    http://www.3medesign.com/husky-club-newsletters.html And for goodness sake, save this link in your favorites!