1972 WR250 the beginning

Nice pile of the remains of a 1972 WR250 Husky for $200. PO had built 2 out of a pile parts and passed the remains to me. 3 tanks! (the late model is for sale! ). The cylinder is bad (is there a liner or replacement one out there?) Missing the Fesma Flyweel, carb, rear wheel, seat, etc., etc., Good project for 2024

Wow, I got 4 cylinder studs removed today! On former projects this has been a huge struggle. Now to get the cases vaper blasted : )

Nothing exciting to report ... still derusting & cleaning parts. Was excited to see that the pegs were Webco aftermarkets : ). May have found a 5 speed splined gearbox shaft !

My impression of your original post was to sell some parts you acquired but I see I was wrong. Your two recent posts look like you're looking to restore your pile of parts.

I've seen reference on here to having these old cylinders re-sleeved with custom a made sleeve. I think LA Sleeve was one place mentioned. Do some searching on here.

The Webco after market pegs sound cool, and the 5 spd spline shaft will make it easier to find sprockets. Unfortunately non of the tanks pictured are for the WR. Thats not to say they won't fit, just won't look stock.

Heres a place for parts. Possibly even a cylinder if you ask Jef.
https://www.vintagehusqvarnaparts.be/parts/

Thx Crash. Going w/ the smaller tank, but had hoped the other was original : (

Struggled to get the bearing off the crank arm, but finally got it!

Wow, the crank counter weights look a bit pitted, rust maybe? Hope the big end bearing is okay. Should be alright for a putt putt bike. The ignition stub shaft seal surface looks very good, can't see enough of the primary stub to tell its seal surface condition, rest of it looks pretty good too.

Keep the pics coming.

No real progress to report, but I have been gathering some bits for it. I have a nice pair of black leg forks (originals have badly pitted chrome), ordered some DC plastic rear fenders for it, first cleaning of the small metal tank, and refinished some of the smaller pieces. Project came w/ a 400 front wheel that I need to restore. Hoping to make better progress later this month (famous last words : )

Some progress! Found a better set of fork tubes so they should be assembled shortly. Still gathering many missing bits

Frame is looking good. A proper resto' takes time whether its locating parts, finding the time or money. Main thing is to find enjoyment in it.

Well, I cheated and found a complete '72 CR 250 engine. It's together (yeah!) with cylinder. Piston and bore need a redo (hopefully just +1 over). Yesterday I tried to remove the countershaft sprocket nut with absolutely no luck. Might just be leaving it in place ....

Keep in mind that its lefthand threads. I've never had a problem getting the nut off but the tapered shaft sprocket is another story.

I agree, I've had a few sprockets go 12GA BANG!!!