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

Headlight For A '76 250WR?

Discussion in 'Vintage Restoration Projects' started by btcca4, Sep 1, 2024.

  1. btcca4 Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Hudson Valley NY
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '76 250WR, '85 250XC
    Other Motorcycles:
    IT KDX GG
    Having a heck of a time finding any info on period headlights / brackets for a '76 WR? Trying desperately NOT to use a PP, they just fit terrible. Any info as to the correct size light, model # CEV, SEM, brackets, clamps would be very useful. Does not have to be NOS, not building a 100 point bike. Just something that looks the part. Thanks!
  2. Vinskord Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    400 CR
    A number of ways to accomplish your goal.

    Moped headlights (CEV 105) are available on ebay for as little as $26 . Add a set of Bultaco rubber headlight brackets and you have a good vibration resistant combo. Top it off with a 'notched' front number plate resulting in a sano period-correct installation (ebay).

    Puch CEV 105 - Copy.png Bultaco Ears - Copy.jpg Plate - Copy.png

    Headlight Bracket:

    https://www.bultacoclassic.com/product-page/headlight-support


    A pricyer option would be to go with a headlight from a Montesa Cota (with the metal lens guard).

    Cota - Copy.jpg


    The metal Husqvarna Headlight (made by CLUTEROCHE) for the later WR's, and before the plastic headlight/number plate came out, are getting hard to come by.
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  3. btcca4 Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Hudson Valley NY
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '76 250WR, '85 250XC
    Other Motorcycles:
    IT KDX GG
    Vinskord, thank you so much for taking the time to reply. This is a huge help!:)
  4. grouty Auto Lover ...

    Location:
    South West UK
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    78 390WR, 78 390 AMX, 500 Humph
    Other Motorcycles:
    works 73 CCM 520, another 73 CCM520
    I think the ones supplied in the UK had Yamaha TY175 front and rear lights fitted. Again I think this was done by 'Shutt's' the importer.
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  5. Crashaholic Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Antelope Valley, CA.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    73 450WR 6spd motor in a 75 MK frame
    The headlight that came on the RT is sure nice looking. Likelihood of finding one in restorable condition is probably a stretch.

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  6. btcca4 Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Hudson Valley NY
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '76 250WR, '85 250XC
    Other Motorcycles:
    IT KDX GG
    Great pic of the RT. Good for reference too.
  7. 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
    Daryn you got any picks of the switches on the bars? Sweet Build there!! Hope everything is good with you. Chris
  8. Vinskord Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    400 CR
    Pic of late 70's WR OEM headlight / number plate:

    HDLT - Copy.jpg
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  9. Crashaholic Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Antelope Valley, CA.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    73 450WR 6spd motor in a 75 MK frame
    Thanks Chris.

    Battery to Magneto Rocker Switch
    DSCN8184 Rocker Switch.JPG

    Brake Light Switch
    DSCN8195 Brake Switch.JPG


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  10. Crashaholic Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Antelope Valley, CA.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    73 450WR 6spd motor in a 75 MK frame
    Excellent example of vintage off-road, love the off-road. :banana:
  11. 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
    Excellent work that Crash.
    Always wondered what that little tab was for on the back of the brake pedal and that switch for battery to magneto I don't think I've ever seen one I guess I'll be looking for a while great job. Sorry to jack your thread btcca!!
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  12. btcca4 Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Hudson Valley NY
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '76 250WR, '85 250XC
    Other Motorcycles:
    IT KDX GG