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

1983 Husky CR 100

Discussion in 'Vintage Restoration Projects' started by RF145, Nov 29, 2012.

  1. RF145 Husqvarna

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1983 CR 100; 1974 CR 390
    Other Motorcycles:
    1978 HL500, 1979 Mugen 360, 1974 YZ2
    Yes, that is correct, a 1983 Husky CR 100 to be raced in the ACR 100 Evo class (www.acrmx.com).

    This was not a difficult project, but a costly one as I made some mistakes in my haste to buy what I thought was the correct bikes and in using a company that came in at $800.00 over the $1500.00 quote on building this engine.

    I started with a 1978 CR 125 engine that has been completely rebulit and de-bored to make the engine a 100cc race engine.

    I bought a 1983 XC 250 for the rolling chassis. I was also informed by said shop I could use a 1981/82 MX frame to replace the 1983 XC frame. Wrong! Then, while searching for a pipe and rear wheel and not having much luck, I found a 1983 XC 125. Sold off all the other parts and the 250 and now I have a base from which to build this bike.

    The reason for this build is that at 6' 4" tall, all the other 100cc race bikes I found were so small I looked like a 6'4" tall Preying Mantis sitting on a minibike.

    I do not expect this bike to be competitive with the 1980 RM 100 or 1983 YZ 100, but it does fit me well and will allow me to go out and have some fun.

    Pics down the road.

    Richard
    RF145, Nov 29, 2012
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  2. MOTORHEAD Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Mount Vernon, Indiana
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    none
    Other Motorcycles:
    2014 YAMAHA YZ250
    Sounds cool to me. :thumbsup: Can't wait to see it.
    MOTORHEAD, Nov 29, 2012
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  3. Michel Dufayard Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    France
    In France, there has been seen a 80 wr 82 but perhaps only in exposition.
    I'd like to know how you have debored the 125 to 100 .
    Which piston and liner ?
    All pics will be welcome !

    80WR82_MJn-525_photo.jpg
    Michel Dufayard, Nov 30, 2012
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  4. hva-factory CH Sponsor

    Location:
    uk
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Husqvarna 510TE , 300WR Etc...
    What a great photo Michel. Is it from a bike exhibition in France in the 1980s and do you have more photos from that Husky display stand???

    Andy.
    hva-factory, Dec 2, 2012
    #4

  5. Michel Dufayard Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    France
    Sorry Andy, no more pics.
    Husky 80 is like Nessie. :cry:
    Michel Dufayard, Dec 2, 2012
    #5
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  6. RF145 Husqvarna

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1983 CR 100; 1974 CR 390
    Other Motorcycles:
    1978 HL500, 1979 Mugen 360, 1974 YZ2
    I had a Husky Shop do the work. He used an RM 100 piston and liner. Actually, he had a machine shop do the cylinder work. Went $830.00 over my $1500.00 dollar budget. Not really into giving him a shout out until I ride the bike.

    I am currently having the ITC shocks and Forks rebuilt.

    PICS when I get the roller home in a few weeks.

    The 80 looks to be housed in 1980 running gear based on the shock mounts and fuel tank.

    Richard
    RF145, Dec 5, 2012
    #6

  7. ruwfo Administrator

    Location:
    NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 390CR, 1982 430CR, 1984 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 250XC, 2016 FJ-09
    Rich,
    About time you got going on that Husky LOL, the 250 you sold me turned out to be 430, i guess neither one of us looked at it very carefully..
    Going to drop it in 84 frame (steeper steering head) & make a 84 430...a bike Husky never made .

    Husky John
    ruwfo, Dec 5, 2012
    #7

  8. suprize Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bendigo, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR 400, bike in a box Moto Villa 350
    Other Motorcycles:
    ktm 300
    Great idea, the 84's turn that little bit better
    suprize, Dec 19, 2012
    #8