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

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).

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!

Gray Motorcycle Bulk Cable (not bicycle)




Gray Cable - 2mm inner cable / 6mm outer sheath:

https://www.bertrumsbikebits.co.uk/...r-6mm-gray-grey-outer-chrome-ends-1-5mtr-set/


Gray Cable - 1.3mm inner cable / 5 mm outer sheath (throttle only):

https://www.bertrumsbikebits.co.uk/...ner-5mm-grey-gray-outer-chrome-ends-1mtr-set/

'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."

You may want to read this regarding carb size:

https://www.vintagebikebuilder.com/choosing-aftermarket-carbs.html

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!

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?

Oval case engines had aluminum covers
The square cases have magnesium covers

You won't have a problem fixing that if you're as talented as this guy.
http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/oval-case-motors.89732/page-5#post-660753
http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/oval-case-motors.89732/page-5#post-660754

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

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!

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.

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!