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

86 WR400 review

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by Motosportz, Aug 10, 2010.

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  1. NYWR430 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    NY
    The article stated that the horsepower was measured at the rear wheel. So it's probably 40+ at the crank.
    NYWR430, Aug 17, 2010
    #21

  2. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    I little more progress. Installed the stickers, bought a front end (inverted blue forks and disk brake assembly), ordered up some side panels and rear fender. Will install yellow numberplate backgrounds when my side panels show up and also will be mounting a tool bag and licence plate on the new rear fender. Got a skid plate to install. will be adding hand guards and brake lights / blinkers. Will get around to stripping and polishing the swingarm as well. Will have Les rebuild and revalve/spring one of my 2 shocks. Then it will be time to go embarrass my friends on a 25 year old bike. :D

    Oh, you might have noticed the fat bars and damper!!! was in the shop a few days ago scratching my head as to what would work for fat bar mounts, leaned back and my elbow hit something on the counter top. Was an older set of damper mounts for a husky. Started looked and heck if does not bolt right on even using the stock bar mount bolts

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    Motosportz, Aug 18, 2010
    #22

  3. dfeckel Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Medford, NJ
    Whoah--them's is APE HANGERS!
    dfeckel, Aug 18, 2010
    #23

  4. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Narrow too. Mini bars to be exact. They feel about right though as these old bike had the bars way low. I like tall setups even though i am only 6 foot even. More comfortable for standing.
    Motosportz, Aug 18, 2010
    #24

  5. NYWR430 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    NY
    Hey Motosportz,
    Watch out for that chain rub on the frame just above the swingarm bolt. I see the upper chain wheel is missing. That chain can wear into the frame pretty fast.
    NYWR430, Aug 18, 2010
    #25

  6. husky-parts.com Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    arizona
    WR models only had the lower roller, the mud/chain guard is missing
    husky-parts.com, Aug 19, 2010
    #26
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  7. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    I removed it. Chain is fine, has a swing arm pad and lots of life left in it. Got about 150 miles on the bike now and no chain issues.
    Motosportz, Aug 19, 2010
    #27

  8. racemx904 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    owenton, ky
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 Beta 350RR & 1986 430XC
    Other Motorcycles:
    1975 Rokon and 2004 Kawasaki KX65
    I had a 86 400xc, and a 87 430xc and then changed it to a 500xc, my bro had a 88 430cr....i loved the 400 motor cause it was easy to ride and i didnt think it vibrated to aweful bad...my 430 vibrated somethign horrible...after a 80 h and h my hands would be asleep...but the power was better on the 430...

    great bikes....if i could find one cheap i would buy one...
    racemx904, Aug 19, 2010
    #28

  9. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Can get them here for $900 all day long. :excuseme:
    Motosportz, Aug 19, 2010
    #29

  10. racemx904 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    owenton, ky
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 Beta 350RR & 1986 430XC
    Other Motorcycles:
    1975 Rokon and 2004 Kawasaki KX65
    Can't even find one at all here...I would love to have a 400/430 or even the king...500 or even a 510
    racemx904, Aug 19, 2010
    #30

  11. husky-parts.com Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    arizona
    1986 400xc

    The final year the US received the 400 models, rest of the world continued to get them.

    Attached Files:

    husky-parts.com, Aug 21, 2010
    #31
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  12. SA63 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Glasshouse Qld, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    84 510, 500 auto , 86 510
    is there much magnesium coming into contact with the water jacket on these? What bits rot out on them?
    SA63, Aug 22, 2010
    #32

  13. dukkman Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Warwick Queensland Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    85/WR 400,86/WR 240,83/430 is mates
    Other Motorcycles:
    69@71/TS90-76/TS100-72/DKW-78/PE
    My 240 Wr was eaten out where the seal fits.
    Machined it out in the mill and fitted a stainless sleeve with a tiny lip which I peened over the stainless backing plate. Splashed some "3 Bond" around and all sweet.
    No more problems ever , I hope , as the water cannot get to the original side cover now.
    Easy job.
    Mike
    dukkman, Sep 5, 2010
    #33

  14. John Archer Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    las vegas
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    86 cross country 400 94 wxc250
    Other Motorcycles:
    tecate 250 honda trx 250
    I just picked up an 86 400 xc with a 430 head. also got a spare running parts bike with the deal. I absolutely love the bike. I too have a 94 wxc 250 don't see much of those either. My son is now riding the 250
    John Archer, Jun 26, 2012
    #34
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  15. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    There is a really clean 86 WR250 here on CL for $600 and has been on many times if anyone wants to go snype that one.
    Motosportz, Jun 27, 2012
    #35

  16. jimspac Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Connecticut
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR, 82 430WR, 84 250WR, 85 400
    Other Motorcycles:
    86 400WR, 82 Montesa Cota 349
    At some point the 1986 models started coming with aluminum covers but as with the magnesium cases you still need coolant mixed with deionized water, not tap water. Premix is available for newer bikes that is mixed that way
    jimspac, Jun 29, 2012
    #36

  17. John Archer Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    las vegas
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    86 cross country 400 94 wxc250
    Other Motorcycles:
    tecate 250 honda trx 250
    John Archer, Jun 29, 2012
    #37

  18. John Archer Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    las vegas
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    86 cross country 400 94 wxc250
    Other Motorcycles:
    tecate 250 honda trx 250
    i unfortunately found coolant in the oil last night. After pulling the water pump there are clearly some cancer isssues. off to the parts bike to see what I can find there first.
    John Archer, Jun 29, 2012
    #38

  19. John Archer Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    las vegas
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    86 cross country 400 94 wxc250
    Other Motorcycles:
    tecate 250 honda trx 250
    Aha got lucky the parts bike side cover looks fantastic. Surgury will not be necessary looks like a transplant 161.jpg
    John Archer, Jun 29, 2012
    #39

  20. John Archer Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    las vegas
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    86 cross country 400 94 wxc250
    Other Motorcycles:
    tecate 250 honda trx 250
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    John Archer, Jun 29, 2012
    #40
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