1979 250wr previous race bike(?) barn find!

I recently came into possession of a 1979 Sweden built Husqvarna 250 WR. The plan right now is to restore it and register it so I can rip around town and take it with me on off road trips in case the Jeep breaks or I just feel like riding it!

I am brand new to motorcycles and any pre-EFI ignition systems in general so this will be a fun learning experience.

What I know:

• 1979 Husqvarna 250 WR (based on frame/engine numbers)

What previous owner & original owner have stated:

• Engine is blueprinted
• Automotive coil installed for better spark (?)
• has been sitting for many years
• Gearing has been changed to lower the ratio (more torque)
• Bike was used for competition at one point, and was rebuilt very shortly before being forgotten in a canvas/tarp material garage.

**Still trying to figure how the best way to post high quality pictures on here, suggestions appreciated!**

Next to the 79 Honda Z50r. Grew up with the 50 on loan from my uncle and very ready to move up in the world!

Here is the automotive coil that was installed, not sure of any specifics but this is how I received it!

Took the seat and tank off!

The wiring definitely looks like a mess, but I am sure it worked well when it worked!

When I try to kick it over I do not have spark so there is definitely something wrong with the ignition system.

I am leaning towards ripping everything out and going with an electronic ignition system such as HPI or vape - any input is very much appreciated!.

I apologize for the images turning themselves, I am not sure why that is happening.

I hope you like my very *smart* temporary fuel tank - I know the pun is painful...

I also finally found another use for my transmission jack that has been sitting around for quite a while!

I noticed that with my temporary fuel tank the gas will flow straight through the carb, out a tube on the side and down onto the skid plate.

Does this indicate something is wrong or just clogged in the carb?

Yep, gotta pull and clean the carb. Sounds like the float is stuck. Pull the right cover off the ignition and have a look, probably looks shitty in there too! Get a flywheel puller, you will no doubt need it! Good start. When you take a sideways pic with your cell click the rotation button. Good luck. Chris

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What are the frame and engine serial numbers? Looks like a 77 model. Love those triple trees, nice vintage after market part!

Marty

Confirmed via engine numbers that it is a 76 250 wr

frame numbers

I was able to free up the engine today and now it spins with the kicker! waiting on a new Mikuni VM34 so I can take my time with rebuilding the old one. Also ordered a new MC coil to see about fixing the spark issue. A puller is on the way to get some measurements for an HPI ignition system.

38mm would be correct, or even a 36 maybe. 34 is small for 250

Hey Justin been a while going to see your back. Chris

Shoot, I will look into cancelling and re-ordering a 36, if not it will be a nice upgrade down the line.

The frame and serial number indicates it is a very late 1976 250WR. At frame number 16,000 the 77 production started. The high serial number indicates it is probably the original motor to that frame.

Marty

not sure if your bike is the last of the bing carbs or an early mikuni...but husky usually
runs 38mm mikunis

Does anyone know where to get a full 76 exhaust - the expansion chamber (terminology?) is pretty dented and the rear silencer is broken off - I am going to try to re weld the rear and hammer out the dents but id like to price out some nice upgraded or just factory pipes.

Thank you all for the input!!

@ruwfo - there is definitely a Mikuni on it at the moment, but again plenty was changed on this bike from the factory so who knows!