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

1985 Husky 500 CR restoration

Discussion in 'Vintage Restoration Projects' started by Timppa R, Oct 13, 2015.

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  1. Jens Ries Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    center of Germany
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TC 500 83/84
    Other Motorcycles:
    Moto Guzzi le mans 2 1979
    the frame ist whiter than white ... the sm rims are looking great .. have the same one at my 430 in black .. but the gold one are looking much better ☺
    Jens Ries, Dec 4, 2015
    #21

  2. Timppa R Husqvarna
    A Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Husqvarna CR500 1985
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha YZ490, Kawasaki KX500...
    Engine problems mainly solved. I found a used cylinder from US, used crank halves (like new) from close to me, old stock Wiseco piston (when their quality was good), new NOS left case from our local Husky dealer. Seems that Finland has plenty of good used or new Husky parts.:)
    Timppa R, Dec 5, 2015
    #22

  3. Timppa R Husqvarna
    A Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Husqvarna CR500 1985
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha YZ490, Kawasaki KX500...
    A little progress: Front fork down tubes powdercoated, rear brake plate powdercoated and new chain guides fitted along with new rear brake reaction bar.

    [IMG]

    [IMG]
    Timppa R, Dec 11, 2015
    #23
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  4. hva-factory CH Sponsor

    Location:
    uk
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Husqvarna 510TE , 300WR Etc...
    Keep up the good work! Christmas is coming - so plenty of time to make some progress.

    Andy
    hva-factory, Dec 15, 2015
    #24

  5. Timppa R Husqvarna
    A Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Husqvarna CR500 1985
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha YZ490, Kawasaki KX500...
    Today I made my first part order from hva- factory. Let`s see how long it takes to arrive to rainy Finland.:)
    Timppa R, Dec 20, 2015
    #25

  6. Timppa R Husqvarna
    A Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Husqvarna CR500 1985
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha YZ490, Kawasaki KX500...
    Some new parts fitted. The forks are original -85, there will be -87 forks but the chrome was bad so I had to send them to have a new chrome.

    [IMG]
    Timppa R, Dec 20, 2015
    #26

  7. Timppa R Husqvarna
    A Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Husqvarna CR500 1985
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha YZ490, Kawasaki KX500...
    They still fit quite well...:D

    [IMG]
    Timppa R, Dec 21, 2015
    #27
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  8. oldbikedude Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Honey Brook Pa.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1988 wr 430 with cr suspension
    Other Motorcycles:
    66flh,67 CA77,76 CR125M,73H1,74ty250
    Thats gonna be a real beauty when you are done.....looks really good so far.
    oldbikedude, Dec 22, 2015
    #28

  9. Timppa R Husqvarna
    A Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Husqvarna CR500 1985
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha YZ490, Kawasaki KX500...
    De- compression valve fitted:
    [IMG]
    Timppa R, Dec 22, 2015
    #29
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  10. Jens Ries Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    center of Germany
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TC 500 83/84
    Other Motorcycles:
    Moto Guzzi le mans 2 1979
    any problems with the SM rims and the spoke ankles?
    Jens Ries, Dec 27, 2015
    #30

  11. Timppa R Husqvarna
    A Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Husqvarna CR500 1985
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha YZ490, Kawasaki KX500...
    No, everything was perfect. I ordered the rims straight from the factory, specially drilled for husky.
    Timppa R, Dec 28, 2015
    #31

  12. 2premo Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Northern NV
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    98 WR360, 1987 WR430, 1988 XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    Sherco 300, 2002 KTM 380EXC
    how did you get the tank that white?
    2premo, Jan 5, 2016
    #32

  13. Timppa R Husqvarna
    A Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Husqvarna CR500 1985
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha YZ490, Kawasaki KX500...
    Well... it needed a lot of handwork. Sanding, sanding.... :)
    Timppa R, Jan 5, 2016
    #33

  14. Timppa R Husqvarna
    A Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Husqvarna CR500 1985
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha YZ490, Kawasaki KX500...
    It has been quiet for a while. The engine should be ready this week. Let`s see how that de- compression valve works, I added it just to save the kickstart mechanism and cases.
    Timppa R, Jan 12, 2016
    #34

  15. Timppa R Husqvarna
    A Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Husqvarna CR500 1985
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha YZ490, Kawasaki KX500...
    Today we dropped the engine in its place. There is still plenty of work to do but it is getting closer...

    [IMG]
    Timppa R, Jan 16, 2016
    #35

  16. Timppa R Husqvarna
    A Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Husqvarna CR500 1985
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha YZ490, Kawasaki KX500...
    [IMG]
    Timppa R, Jan 18, 2016
    #36
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  17. Timppa R Husqvarna
    A Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Husqvarna CR500 1985
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha YZ490, Kawasaki KX500...
    I just ask but why these pictures are not moderated visible to normal visitors??:excuseme:
    Timppa R, Jan 26, 2016
    #37

  18. Timppa R Husqvarna
    A Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Husqvarna CR500 1985
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha YZ490, Kawasaki KX500...
    I just fitted the engine with new uprated clutch from HVA- Factory. I just can`t believe how light is the clutch lever pull, it is a lot lighter than my CRF Honda. If I remember right, these old Huskies clutch pull was really hard, at least they were on the 80`s. Are these new cables so much better than the old ones back then? I use honda cr lever and perch because of the better ergonomics. How is your Husky`s clutch pull, is it mega hard or really light??
    Timppa R, Jan 27, 2016
    #38

  19. Timppa R Husqvarna
    A Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Husqvarna CR500 1985
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha YZ490, Kawasaki KX500...
    Getting closer to finish.

    [IMG]
    Timppa R, Feb 18, 2016
    #39
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  20. 87husky500xc Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Dayton NV
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2020 tx300i and a few vintage bikes
    Other Motorcycles:
    77 honda xr-75..
    It's coming together great! Looks awesome
    87husky500xc, Feb 19, 2016
    #40
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