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

Barn Find 1980 Wr390

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by Esq'z Me, May 20, 2021.

  1. Esq'z Me Husqvarna

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    none yet
    Other Motorcycles:
    MV Agusta 750 SPR F4
    Recently widowed lady opened her garage to me last week to help decide what to do with her deceased husband's motorcycles and stuff. He was an avid Enduro rider in the SouthEast US, and passed away unexpectedly 5 years ago.
    Amongst the bikes were a 1971 Yamaha 650 chopper (old school hard tail), 1973 RD350, 1974 Yamaha TY250, 1978 XS650SF, 2015 Husky 300TE (which he bought just months before he passed away),
    and THIS 1980 (I think) Husky 390WR.
    Has a NOS rear fender (never installed-no taillight), extra gas tank, and the original owner's manual and Husqvarna MX Training Guide booklet!! IMG_3889.jpg IMG_3892.jpg IMG_3891.jpg IMG_3894.jpg

    Anyway, I am trying to help her empty the garage. I wanted to, first, confirm this is a 1980 and second get an idea of parts availability and what to look for in restoration.
    Any comments or suggestions are welcome.
    Esq'z Me, May 20, 2021
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  2. Esq'z Me Husqvarna

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    none yet
    Other Motorcycles:
    MV Agusta 750 SPR F4
    A few more photos...there is also a few misc. parts in a box that I think go with this bike.
    IMG_3907.jpg IMG_3899.jpg IMG_3902.jpg IMG_3906.jpg
    Esq'z Me, May 20, 2021
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  3. DeathFromAbove My Cat Says AREAR!

    Location:
    North New Jersey
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    70,71 360 8s 72,74 450 73 360 73 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    66 Triumph Trophy 99 ZRX1100
    Welcome to Cafe Husky!!! That is a Sweet Bike! Bill Watkins? Where is It located? Chris
    DeathFromAbove, May 20, 2021
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  4. Esq'z Me Husqvarna

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    none yet
    Other Motorcycles:
    MV Agusta 750 SPR F4
    Bill was from Decatur Georgia. That's part of the Atlanta area, just east of downtown. He was very active in SETRA and the Georgia Crackers MC.
    Esq'z Me, May 20, 2021
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  5. getoverload Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Rome, Italy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    cr 250 1982 - nuda 900 R - TE 350
    yes, by the frame number it is 1980 390 WR - the first four motor numbers should be 2084
    getoverload, May 21, 2021
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  6. husqvarna-parts Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Rear fender is not the correct one, rear fender is for the 1975-79 models
    husqvarna-parts, May 26, 2021
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  7. Esq'z Me Husqvarna

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    none yet
    Other Motorcycles:
    MV Agusta 750 SPR F4
    IMG_3909.jpg

    Yes I know...but it will work since the original fender is not to be found.
    Carb clean and fresh fuel and she runs !!!
    Needs a lot of TLC.
    Here's a photo of the part number sticker on the underside of the fender. "Made in England" !!
    Can't really make out the numbers on the photo, unfortunately
    Esq'z Me, May 27, 2021
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  8. husqvarna-parts Husqvarna
    AA Class

    I have the Correct Rear fenders in stock, why would you want to put an incorrect fender on your bike? The 1980 frame is not made for that fender.
    husqvarna-parts, May 27, 2021
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  9. Esq'z Me Husqvarna

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    none yet
    Other Motorcycles:
    MV Agusta 750 SPR F4
    Well...it came with the bike...and the bike now belongs to another.
    I was simply helping the widow clean out her husbands stuff.
    I'll tell the new owner to join the forum. Thanks for the input.
    Do you have a web site I should direct him to? I know he is looking for some other bits as well...he has a bunch of bikes, including other Huskys
    Esq'z Me, May 27, 2021
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