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

Kickstart lever for 79 390WR engine

Discussion in 'Vintage Restoration Projects' started by jimspac, Apr 27, 2015.

  1. jimspac Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Connecticut
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR, 82 430WR, 84 250WR, 85 400
    Other Motorcycles:
    86 400WR, 82 Montesa Cota 349
    Does anyone know if a kickstarter from left kicker Honda CR would fit the spline on the 390 engine? Just looking for something friendlier than the stocker and more like the later Husqvarna kickers. Also I do not have the knuckle that mounts on the spline
    jimspac, Apr 27, 2015
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  2. jimspac Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Connecticut
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR, 82 430WR, 84 250WR, 85 400
    Other Motorcycles:
    86 400WR, 82 Montesa Cota 349
    Also, can a newer lever from like say an 85 or 86 single shock be adapted? I will still likely get the original off eBay and try to adapt something to the knuckle.
    jimspac, May 5, 2015
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  3. stormer254 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    England
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    More than I dare let her know
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yes!
    No, different splines held on by a circlip.
    stormer254, May 5, 2015
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  4. jimspac Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Connecticut
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR, 82 430WR, 84 250WR, 85 400
    Other Motorcycles:
    86 400WR, 82 Montesa Cota 349
    I am aware of the differences as the 390 engine is the only non primary kick and the rest of the herd is 82 and up. The question was can the lever from the later models be adapted to the splined knuckle I hope to get off eBay soon?
    jimspac, May 7, 2015
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  5. jimspac Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Connecticut
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR, 82 430WR, 84 250WR, 85 400
    Other Motorcycles:
    86 400WR, 82 Montesa Cota 349
    Does anyone here have a kickstart assembly that will work on this engine that they can sell to me?
    jimspac, May 18, 2015
    #5

  6. Bigbill Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '83 250wr
    Other Motorcycles:
    0 right now
    Ebay
    Bigbill, May 19, 2015
    #6

  7. ct cr430 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Connecticut , litchfield county
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1981 cr 430
    Other Motorcycles:
    2007 honda crf450
    When I had my 1978 cr390 the kick starter broke at the knuckle . I also had a 1971 mh 400 . I tried swapping kick start levers and it fit , was able to use it until I was able to get a new one . Just an option to get you going .
    ct cr430, May 19, 2015
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  8. stormer254 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    England
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    More than I dare let her know
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yes!
    I use a 73 on my 76 Auto if it is of any help, I don't believe there is another make of bike kickstart that will work
    stormer254, May 19, 2015
    #8

  9. jimspac Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Connecticut
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR, 82 430WR, 84 250WR, 85 400
    Other Motorcycles:
    86 400WR, 82 Montesa Cota 349
    I was watching one on eBay but bailed out when the bidding went over $90. I do not consider myself cheap but I have to have a limit for a unit that does not seem to be well liked.

    I am at a disadvantage as I do not even have a knuckle to put anything onto
    jimspac, May 19, 2015
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  10. justintendo klotz super techniplate junkie

    Location:
    mercer, pa/northwest pa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    84 250,86 400,87 430,88 250,95 360
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 kawasaki zrx 1100
    let me go dig around jim, i know i have one that will work. it will likely be the the style that is fixed, with the swinging detent footrest. the previous posts are correct in that any of the earlier 70s work.
    honestly, i rather liked this style when i ran my 79 wr250. long as it has a good rubber on it.
    justintendo, May 19, 2015
    #10

  11. jimspac Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Connecticut
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR, 82 430WR, 84 250WR, 85 400
    Other Motorcycles:
    86 400WR, 82 Montesa Cota 349
    Sounds good to me. I just got in a con rod kit for my 349 Cota the other day. NOS Montesa Honda connecting rod with upper and lower bearings for $140 plus $5.95 shipping. I would be very happy if we could get them for Husqvarnas in that price range.

    Let me know how much you want if you find the kickstart lever
    jimspac, May 20, 2015
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