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125-200cc My 144cc husky

Discussion in '2 Stroke' started by MargeFIN, Dec 4, 2014.

  1. MargeFIN Husqvarna
    C Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    144cc SM -08
    Hi,

    This is first time i write to any forum and english isn´t my first language so there will be lots of mistakes.:D

    So, i bought about a week ago a husky whit an 144cc kit. I did a quick test in the buying place and it felt really good. We drove about a 500 km to get the husky so we decided we will buy it no matter what when we were still at home. Then we drove to my uncles place to take the bike there because i haven`t got a licence yet and the temptation would be too big if it was at home.

    When we got to my uncles house we took the husq to the garage and decided to investigate it the next day. When we had the time for the bike we discovered it was far from stock. It has lots of power and it was really different than my friend husky. We realized that there was no battery, the speedometer doesn´t work,Powervalve system doesnt work because it´s wr topend in sm 2008 bottom end, there were no blinkers, fog lights didn´t work neither did horn and it time to work it.

    So for now the "powerparts" are
    - 144cc wr top end
    - 34mm mikuni
    - wr inlet manifold

    its not much but im planning to buy v force 3 this winter and maybe lower the cylinder head.

    And for the looks, picture tells more than a 100 words
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    Shitty quality :(
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    I will tell more and take better pictures when i see the bike next time but for now any opinion and suggestion are more than welcome.
    margeFIN

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  2. MargeFIN Husqvarna
    C Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    144cc SM -08
    This is a little awkward but how can i edit a post. I spotted a huge mistake at post uptop and now i dont know how to edit that...
  3. Norman Foley Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Trumansburg, NY... The Beautiful, Finger Lakes
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR 86 250WR 93 WXE350 03 TE610
    Other Motorcycles:
    '85 Fantic 300 '12 HUSABERG TE250
    Cool bike! I can't remember how long it stays availible, but there is an edit option in lower right hand side, by reply.
  4. MargeFIN Husqvarna
    C Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    144cc SM -08
    Hi

    Thanks Norman. I was supposed to say in the opening post that it doesnt matter if the bike has some faults because i have the whole winter time to fix it.☺️ Also i forgot to mention that the bike has Doma exhaust.

    I would like to know if any of u guys have installed blinkers in a nonbattery bike because im kinda lost whit it
  5. jimmyc Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    pittsburgh pa. USA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 TXC449, 09 SM610, WR250, plated
    Other Motorcycles:
    18YZ250X GS1200 busa duc900SS GG
    Yes , My wr250 has lights ( blinkers, headlite, rear stoplite ) No battery
  6. WVdag Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Smithville, West Virginia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2007 WR250 W/300 kit, 2013 CR125
    Other Motorcycles:
    1987 Harley FXLR 10th year edition
    Mine has all of the above, also without a battery.

    Dave
  7. MargeFIN Husqvarna
    C Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    144cc SM -08
    jimmyc does the your rear light have stoplight? Could you pm me some sort of guide?
  8. mikebru Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Ocean County, NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2009 WR250; 2012 TE449; 2005 TE450
    I managed too connect my headlight and taillight to my 09 Wr250 without the battery, including a brakelight switch. All worked well until I rode the bike!

    The vibration (2 stroke vibration I assume; everything seems tightly bolted together) at the tail of the bike broke bulb filaments or shook wires loose until they disconnected or broke. After about 4 rides I had enough. The headlight bulb still works fine. The previous owner put a KTM headlight assembly on the bike so I have a funky KTM type bulb there.

    For the rear I bought a rechargable Rocky Mountain ATV 12V battery pack and zip tied it inside the air box. I also installed a simple on/off switch on the handlebar. I wired it all to an Ascerbis LED taillight/fender combo from RMATV. It's nice and compact and cheap. Now my headlight turns on when I kick the bike over but the taillight only comes on when I turn the switch to on. I charge the battery in the garage at night. Light will operate at least a full day. Any worries for the charge I just turn off the taillight.

    This combo has held up for months now including a really rough rock ride dual sport at Rausch Creek in Pa.

    Good luck.
    Mike
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  9. MargeFIN Husqvarna
    C Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    144cc SM -08
    Hi,

    Thanks for the tips Mike. I think it will be easiest if i buy a battery and try to do it with battery. The bike is coming to roaduse and i want that lights etc. work perfectly because otherwise it will attract police and i dont want that:rolleyes:

    MargeFin
  10. High Society Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 TC250
    Other Motorcycles:
    2001 DRZ400sm
    Looks awesome! I wanna turn my 144 into a supermoto too. I'm having issues finding wheels.
  11. LandofMotards Moderator

    Location:
    Colorado
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 TC250
    There are some for your bike in the classified section right now
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  12. MargeFIN Husqvarna
    C Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    144cc SM -08
    Hi,

    A friend of mine needs 34-38 carb for his husky. If somebody is selling one with reasonible price pm me :cheers:
  13. MargeFIN Husqvarna
    C Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    144cc SM -08
    Hi. Still waiting for driving weathers and license :( nothing special has happened to my husq. I only have bought mirrors and i will post pictures later when i get to see the bike. But some questions have come to my mind... Is the 34mm keihin big/good enough for the 144cc. Everyone i know who have 144cc kits also have 38mm carb. Should i upgrade? Cheers MS
  14. typeone Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    central MA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    07 TC270 + 09 WR165
    Other Motorcycles:
    08 X4 146 + 13 250RR
    Hi MargeFIN, I've got a Hall's modified Mikuni TMXx 38 carb if you're interested. Comes with a bunch of jets, two slides (i think), throttle cable, PowerNow wing, etc.

    I'll figure out a price and PM you if you're still looking for one.
  15. R-J van Hulst Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Cambodia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR 125 + 40 = WB 165 and a SM165
    Other Motorcycles:
    Honda CB 400 Vtec 3
    Get a 165 kit :D

    I am in the process of doing my SMS 165

    for sure more in coin to do that properly but the :D:D:D:D is all worth it

    Robert-Jan
  16. MargeFIN Husqvarna
    C Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    144cc SM -08
    Hi

    I threw a pm to u typeone. Rj that sound like a nice idea but i dont have money to buy a 165 kit:( if i had the money for the kit and everything i would have it already:D Weather here in finland is awesome and i cant wait to get my husky home.

    MS