83 Husky 250CR .. i couldn't resist

Ok guys,
As most of you read i recently picked up 2 1982 250WR enduro's, but had to sell them
not long afterwise due to an unexpected bill. Well this week, i couldn't pass up on a 1983
250CR , i picked up dirt cheap & was told it runs.

This Bike i plan on race/restoring, as i've found find the later model CR 's are harder to find,
then others for some reason & i've been looking for one for years.

What i find interesting about this bike , is the very high serial # 7245, also one would think
some changed out the body work for the next years (84) . But because the rest of the bike
is so original ( i got the original owner manuals & it still has it kick stand!), i'm inclined to think
it came that way from the dealer. I have to find it, but i remember a Husky ad, stating they
in 84 ,were discounting the left over 83 's with up graded 84 body work.

Anyway it was used as a trail bike & is surprising all original & even had a Husky headlight & tail
light .

I haven't done a bike resto in a year (510 4 stroke was 2011), so looks like i've added another
keeper for the Husky Herd.

Husky John

Yes the bike has 84 plastic on it, but because of all that's involved in changing, going from 83 to 84 (Seat, side panels,
tank, under gas tank grommets) i believe it was sold that way from the dealer. The Bike is very original & even has the
Husky shop's decals on the side panels. I got an original owners manual & as a bonus folded up inside where brand new Husky Products decals for the tank. Also find it unusual that the side stand still on it. Started pulling it apart this weekend to
clean out all the Southwick sand that gets into everything LOL
Husky John

Ok guys,
Pulled the bike apart partly to clean it real good & to have an idea of any repairs needed. Pulled the head off & it's amazing it still has the
original bore piston. Feels like it has decent compression & i should have it running tomorrow, as i cleaned carb & it's got nice spark.

Wanted to see what it would look like with a blue tank & a black seat, just kicking around ideas whether to stay stock , white medal tank or
blue & blue or black seat or go with the plastic one. What you think?

Husky John

Yeah , put some stock black numberplate on there 2, but right side don't look right, so something more custom is needed. Although
i don't mind the 84 plastic that was on there as well. Still un-decided , probably just leave it all white til, i get it race able.

Husky John