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

Magnificent 7

Discussion in 'Vintage Restoration Projects' started by dartyppyt, Aug 19, 2013.

  1. 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
    another trick is to just have so many parts they cant keep track! that works well unless they are really sharp
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  2. dartyppyt Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Illinois
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    17 TE 150, 82CR 500
    Other Motorcycles:
    82 125,250,430&500 79 390 83 250
    I know guy that's retired and hell knock that right out for me for $10 bux.

    I been kicking around about getting a lathe and milling machine?

    You don't know how bad I want to make up couple of aluminum swing arms, foot pegs, etc....
  3. 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
    probably a safe bet theres a few buyers right here. some swingarm pivot case bushings would be a nice product! one for the dual shocks and another for the singles..
  4. dartyppyt Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Illinois
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    17 TE 150, 82CR 500
    Other Motorcycles:
    82 125,250,430&500 79 390 83 250
    I agree! There is so much more I would like to do. Kinda pain trying to tell this guy what I want, with out making something up first.
  5. dartyppyt Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Illinois
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    17 TE 150, 82CR 500
    Other Motorcycles:
    82 125,250,430&500 79 390 83 250
    I went ahead and plated the replacement set of 390 rear motor mounts. Still like to know what I did with the set I had plated. I got to thinking about how the aluminum front ones come loose sometimes and these cases are gettin hard to find. So staying with metal ones instead of aluminum ones I made.
    FYI, I have a good SEM ignition plus an extra one that's bad if you know someone that wants to purchase them? I had them for the 390, thinking that I may have wanted to put lights on it, but just going to keep it as Cr.
  6. 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
    as for the front plates, i have swapped my bikes over to the stainless ones phil reproduced. they are a bit heavier, but its nice not having the bolts come loose or the aluminum wear or crack. im sure they would polish nicely.
  7. dartyppyt Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Illinois
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    17 TE 150, 82CR 500
    Other Motorcycles:
    82 125,250,430&500 79 390 83 250
    Doing lettering on the 390 cylinder. Same thing. Etched with sandblaster then painted and clear coated.
    Beesh! Cutting out these little letters!

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  8. jimspac Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Connecticut
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR, 82 430WR, 84 250WR, 85 400
    Other Motorcycles:
    86 400WR, 82 Montesa Cota 349
    Darin, What year range is the good SEM for? I need another working one for my little herd.
  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


    If you have access to a machine shop or happen to own a metal cutting lathe, I designed an interlocking flange assembly that will act as a solid piece when the swingarm nuts are tightened. This is specifically designed to repair egged or cracked rear engine mounts The design works for both twin and single shock. The only difference is the swingarm pivot ID
  10. jimspac Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Connecticut
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR, 82 430WR, 84 250WR, 85 400
    Other Motorcycles:
    86 400WR, 82 Montesa Cota 349
    You would be surprised what you can make with just a bandsaw, drill press, and a belt sander.

    My father and I used just the above to make custom engine mounts, chain guides, and most anything that could be made from plate stock. I actually have the above in my shop I used as a teen working with my father. I learned so much from him I became a rock star engineer.
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  11. dartyppyt Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Illinois
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    17 TE 150, 82CR 500
    Other Motorcycles:
    82 125,250,430&500 79 390 83 250
    Jim,

    Fits on the 14mm crank end from 82+.
  12. jimspac Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Connecticut
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR, 82 430WR, 84 250WR, 85 400
    Other Motorcycles:
    86 400WR, 82 Montesa Cota 349
  13. 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
    i would not be surprised, im aware of what can be done. its takes time, something im short of between my 85 year old house and 56 hour work weeks. i like to make stuff as i do have access to a few tools and welders at home and work, but sometimes i do like to support other enthusiasts with reasonable prices and just buy stuff. if darren were to make a few items that fit the primary kick bikes i would likely buy em.
  14. dartyppyt Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Illinois
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    17 TE 150, 82CR 500
    Other Motorcycles:
    82 125,250,430&500 79 390 83 250
    I'm gettin pooped!

    Ok so the XC kinda out shines Weeeeeeee Ninety!

    So had to put lil more Weeeeeeeeeeeeee in it!

    I did not want to duplicate the XC though.

    So I have tried all sorts of things as concepts.

    Hell even painted tips of cylinder fins gold. Pew, yuk, chitty chitty shitty!

    I even folded that husky logo over the side but I liked it better on top.

    Ha the damn thing reflects in bottom of head.

    Wat u thots nowz?

    Yes motor mounts are spun upwards to hold cylinder from touching.

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  15. dartyppyt Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Illinois
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    17 TE 150, 82CR 500
    Other Motorcycles:
    82 125,250,430&500 79 390 83 250
    Kinda the full affect?

    Attached Files:

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  16. GaryM Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Austin, Tx
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1981 430cr second 430 CR 500cr
    Other Motorcycles:
    1981 490 Maico
    I have found that the front steel mounting plated seems to have much less vibration. Of course most all the old standard Al plates would have some elongation to the holes.

    I would be interested to have some ( a bunch ) of the rear steel case mounts - the inserts I mean for the cases made. Would have to make a few made a bit bigger or just have all made bigger and ream the case to fit. Has to have the later clearance for the inside ID so no case cracking per husky bulletin. Also we could use the later bigger OD swing arm pivot bolt and made the frame hole bigger. Want to make these engine cases last and last.

    Would like to see what Jimspac has for the mounting? 81 and 82 frames also ?
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  17. 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 going to make a PDF of the sketch I made to handle the previous owner modifications of my stable. He converted a 82 250WR engine to mount in a 1985 KX125 frame so he reamed the rear mount to Ø.750 for a sleeve to accommodate the KX125 15mm axle. On the 86 400WR engine he put a Ø.872 reamer thru both cases to get rid of the egging of the flange holes. My design will make a solid 2 flange system that will interlock at the case split line. I will make it available for you to evaluate and I would make it stepped and interlocking to avoid removing more case stock than necessary. Bear in mind I made the sketch to accommodate what I was given to work with. On my 430WR engine I have egging on the drive side of the rear mount and also a crack showing on the rear of the mount lug of the case.
    In this case the design will be modified to suit the 430WR situation
  18. ruwfo Administrator

    Location:
    NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 390CR, 1982 430CR, 1984 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 250XC, 2016 FJ-09
    I would be interested to have some ( a bunch ) of the rear steel case mounts - the inserts I mean for the cases made

    Gary, Mc Master Carr sells a bunch of different size bushing, I've used to replace the rear mounting sleeves.

    http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-sleeve-bearings/=z1b9m4

    Husky John
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  19. dartyppyt Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Illinois
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    17 TE 150, 82CR 500
    Other Motorcycles:
    82 125,250,430&500 79 390 83 250
    Ok ok! Typpy passed on the El see snore!

    Now want a Maico!

    See this is what happens when you get the resto bug! One can't Maico Up His Mind!

    Have to resto one of them on that other forum! Cafe Maico!

    Attached Files:

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  20. ajcmbrown Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Metung Victoria Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    400WR 250WR 07 WR500 430AE 360AE
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 500CR Ducati Multistrada 1200S
    Once you get your head around how the Maico clutch goes together, you will find that they are a great bike to ride. I had a '79 250 Magnum MXer for over ten years, loved it.
    Tony.
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