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

1985 Husqvarna WRX 400

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by Skoalman, Feb 16, 2010.

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  1. Joe Chod Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    upstate NY
    c'mon to husky gathering. got a nice 83 WR 430 you can try out
    Joe Chod, Sep 13, 2016
    #21

  2. ruwfo Administrator

    Location:
    NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 390CR, 1982 430CR, 1984 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 250XC, 2016 FJ-09
    How has the Krylon Fusion paint held up?

    I used the Krylon Fusion paint on a few bikes, lastly my 85/86 510 project (it's in the archive)

    The stuff works, but leave the tank slightly @ a rough finish (don't clean it so much or sand it so much it's too smooth), the paint needs something
    to bite into. Also get use to drain the tank a lot, cause when I did it, it really lasted well, but when I got lazy in 6 months, I noticed it bubble in one
    spot.

    Also I used Meguiars natural shine on it all the time, puts a shine on it & a little bit of barrier against your legs always rubbing against it. I wax my
    82 430 metal tank after almost every ride & that's why it looks so awesome...

    Husky John
    ruwfo, Sep 13, 2016
    #22
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  3. Skoalman Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    maryland
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 & 83 HUS 430WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    Maico, Penton, KTM, DKW, Rokon, BUL
    Joe, I've been meaning to attend this events for years...When is it? Maybe I can make it this year, and if I can I'll bring both 430's. Thanks.
    Skoalman, Sep 13, 2016
    #23

  4. Joe Chod Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    upstate NY
    7-9 October. Cortland NY
    We also sponsor an AHRMA XC race on 8th and MX on 9th....great times
    Joe Chod, Sep 14, 2016
    #24

  5. Kartwheel68 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Newnan, Georgia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 125XC, 250XC, 430XC, 430WR, 250CR
    Other Motorcycles:
    83 175WR , 76 250WR, 74 250 Mag
    If you sold it to Bob then I think this is your bike he is on at the 2010 ISDT Reunion Ride, I'm on my '77 Penton 400. We were in the same grass track moto, I fall asleep on the start, then get pinched off and end up almost last into the first turn. I spend the next 4-5 laps catching Bob who promptly falls as soon as I get to his rear fender. Jack Penton won the moto, but he was not that far ahead of Bob, I'm still kicking myself 6 years later because I think I could have won that moto with a slightly better start. I catch Bob right at 10:00 if you want to fast forward.

    http://vimeo.com/album/1462521/video/16223096
    Kartwheel68, Sep 14, 2016
    #25

  6. Skoalman Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    maryland
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 & 83 HUS 430WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    Maico, Penton, KTM, DKW, Rokon, BUL
    Good riding/racing Brian! Yeah, I guess I sold it to him in the summer of 2010 then. Ha!!

    Joe, I'm "supposed" to run the Army 10 miler on Oct 9th. Like I said, supposed to...training for it has not gone the way I've wanted to -- of course! We'll see.
    Skoalman, Sep 15, 2016
    #26
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