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

1987 wr 250

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by VTtxc, Oct 28, 2009.

  1. VTtxc Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    West Newbury, Massachusetts
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 TXC 310, 1987 WR 430 1987 XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    1996 Suzuki RMX,1980 Can-Am 400
    Just purchaced a 1987 wr 250 for a restoration project-not running. Just wondering if anyone has any insights, likes, dislikes, or tips for this particular model ? I'm in the process of stripping it down now-it's pretty roughf. I'm sure I'll have specific questions soon! Great links for parts in the beginning of the vintage section-Thanks.
    VTtxc, Oct 28, 2009
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  2. HuskyT Moderator

    Location:
    Corona, California
    Post up some Pics and welcome!!!

    T
    HuskyT, Oct 28, 2009
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  3. ruwfo Administrator

    Location:
    NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 390CR, 1982 430CR, 1984 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 250XC, 2016 FJ-09
    Water pump leak

    1st things 1st welcome!

    Ok, a lot of the 85 & up waterpumper models had problems
    with the cases rotting, due to someone not using antifreeze.

    Water causes rust, so look to see if there any white crud down
    near the water pump housing. Even if there's not, i'd pull the
    pump & look in there. I'd also pull the cylinder & look in past the
    crank to see what the bottom of the inside case looks like. Water leaks
    or lays in there from sitting and you've got a major project :thumbsdown:

    I've personal seen 4 motors turned to just to junk :eek: because of this.
    Basically ruined the cases & the crank - with white powdery crud.

    Don't panic :confused:, my 86 400WR was fine, but that's the 1st thing to check on any water cooled Husky.

    Have fun
    John
    ruwfo, Oct 29, 2009
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  4. VTtxc Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    West Newbury, Massachusetts
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 TXC 310, 1987 WR 430 1987 XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    1996 Suzuki RMX,1980 Can-Am 400
    No White Crud

    Pulled the motor tonight. I pulled the jug off and inspected the crank and the pump-no white crud , but the long bolts holding the jug on were rusty/cruddy. A good sign was when I pulled the rads there was antifreeze in there. A previous owner had cased it and it didn't have a skid plate=a very small hole that I have to weld right where the cases meet. The other thing I found was that the swingarm shaft that goes through the case was broken. I must have scraped a pound and a half of crud grease off with a putty knife before I could see anything . Just the beginning and I have the pics to post this weekend!!
    VTtxc, Oct 29, 2009
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  5. ruwfo Administrator

    Location:
    NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 390CR, 1982 430CR, 1984 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 250XC, 2016 FJ-09
    looking good so far

    That's good news, antifreeze is a good thing, though not if you spill it.

    Keep us posted.

    John
    ruwfo, Oct 30, 2009
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  6. auto Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    NJ,USA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    too many
    Make sure the water pump seal area is not eroded away.The 87 are bit high strung,but a good bike.
    auto, Oct 30, 2009
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