1983 Husqvarna WR175

Hi guys, how rare is this bike? I'm not looking to sell just have been told different things. I want to restore it has an XC model. Can't seem to find alot about these bikes. Thanks for your time

I wouldn't say rare,but not allot of them.I wouldn't change it too XC suspension specs.I feel the WR's have enough travel and handle better because they sit lower then a XC/CR models. True fact 1982 Husky factory rider Kris Bigalow had his Factory Husky suspension lower to less then 11 inch's.

Here is some info:

never seases to amaze me what you husky nuts come up with

Thanks guys. Yes frog, I should have said I'm just stripping off the enduro gear not techically making an XC. Have a set of ITC's want to get redone. Forks have been rebuilt. Need to completly pull it down and repaint everything someone left it outside for a long time and here in the NE thats not good for anything. Thanks again frog and tommie d.


Also the brochure states say the XC has Ohilins ITC's but the Dirt Bike article states and shows pics that it had Betors just like the WR's.

Mike

Hi, I have a 83 Xc175.. Mine has ITC Ohlins.

Hey I'll trade ya the sweet Betors. lol I must be wrong thanks.

Mike

There was a strike at Ohlins in late 1982 and some 1983 WR's came with Betors as a stop gap as they (Husky) was reserving the initial limited quantity of Ohlins ITC's for the longer travel CR and XC models. Strike did not last long and once used up went to the Ohlins on WR's