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

new project 82 500 CR

Discussion in 'Vintage Restoration Projects' started by 86 400 XC, Dec 9, 2012.

  1. 86 400 XC Husqvarna
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    Calgary
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    75,82,83,2x84,85,3x86,87,88 and 89
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    I got enough on the go project wise for now. I'm still thinking about it.

    This is first, finish this for a guy.

    75 Bronco resto

    All out build, the chassis is powder coated.
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  2. huskybear Husqvarna
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    B.C. Canada
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 wr144 with lectron carb, stuff!
    Awesome!my brother used to have a '70 bronco with the 302,he sold it around 30 years ago and still regrets it!
  3. 86 400 XC Husqvarna
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    Location:
    Calgary
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    75,82,83,2x84,85,3x86,87,88 and 89
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    more Huskys
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  4. HuskyTaylor Husqvarna
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    Location:
    N.Harford co. Md
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    09 TE310 12 WR 125
    Other Motorcycles:
    01 FLHR 77 Triumph
    Boy those big bore's sound sweet don't they !!
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  5. 86 400 XC Husqvarna
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    Calgary
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    75,82,83,2x84,85,3x86,87,88 and 89
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    Love em...

    Got the nice tank in the house in a safe place.

    Saturday I might go for a rip. :)
  6. 86 400 XC Husqvarna
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    75,82,83,2x84,85,3x86,87,88 and 89
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    So i got the internal flywheel the bike never had and hope to give that a test soon.
    11 tooth front sprocket to snap her up a bit with the 4 speed box.
    Might be time to see what some added timing will do with the easy starting situation.


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  7. Picklito Husqvarna
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    Location:
    Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    430, 430, 430, ,400, 175
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM250xc, KTM500mx, KTM440exc
    Internal rotor, 11t sprocket, advanced timing... Reminds me of the Jeff Foxworthy "Hey, y'all, watch this..."
  8. huskybear Husqvarna
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    B.C. Canada
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 wr144 with lectron carb, stuff!
  9. ruwfo Administrator

    Location:
    NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 390CR, 1982 430CR, 1984 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 250XC, 2016 FJ-09
    Liked the one "Gas Monkey" garage did on "Fast N Loud" tv show.
  10. ruwfo Administrator

    Location:
    NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 390CR, 1982 430CR, 1984 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 250XC, 2016 FJ-09
    Time it to the 1984 timing specs, NO kick back or broken cases :applause:
  11. 86 400 XC Husqvarna
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    Location:
    Calgary
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    75,82,83,2x84,85,3x86,87,88 and 89
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    more Huskys
  12. adam6402 Husqvarna
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    Tulsa, OK
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    None
    How are you liking the 4spd gear box on the 500? Any desire to make it six speed now that you've been out riding?
  13. 86 400 XC Husqvarna
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    Calgary
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    75,82,83,2x84,85,3x86,87,88 and 89
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    I hate not having a normal first gear, feels like a salt flat bike.
    You have ride the clutch a lot or dump it with a ton of gas.
  14. adam6402 Husqvarna
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    Tulsa, OK
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    I see you picked up an 11 tooth for the front. What are you running on th back sprocket wise? Debating whether I should replace the 4spd with a six speed on my 500 while I have it torn apart.
  15. 86 400 XC Husqvarna
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    I am going to put on the 11 tonight and try it, on the rear is a 56 tooth.
  16. 86 400 XC Husqvarna
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    Wow the 11 tooth made a huge gain in first, felt dang near normal.
    Low revs in first gear were responsive, not laggy or a bit of a bog.

    That little sprocket looks like a chain stretcher though. lol
    I got this 60 tooth rear coming from Huskydoggg and then was thinking about going back to a 12/13 front.
    When it has the best hit all around with sprocket swaps, mag/flywheel swap time.
  17. 86 400 XC Husqvarna
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    Calgary
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    75,82,83,2x84,85,3x86,87,88 and 89
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    Well the 11 tooth and the flywheel made this bike awesome. Easy start still and revs instant in first gear, U turn in putt mode with no clutch not even close to a stalling situation.
  18. ruwfo Administrator

    Location:
    NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 390CR, 1982 430CR, 1984 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 250XC, 2016 FJ-09
    Steve,
    Yeah they said the 4spd was really only good for serious MX, in the original tests, & the 6spd were much more user friendly in the 84 tests.
    I'd watch using that small of a sprocket, sure would suck throwing the chain thru the cases, & messing up such a awesome original bike:thumbsup: .
    I'd go the 12/13 tooth with the 60t, if it was my bike.
    Husky John
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  19. 86 400 XC Husqvarna
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    Location:
    Calgary
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    75,82,83,2x84,85,3x86,87,88 and 89
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    more Huskys
    Well the 13 and 60 sprockets work like a damn! Man was i flying today on the MX track
  20. ruwfo Administrator

    Location:
    NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 390CR, 1982 430CR, 1984 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 250XC, 2016 FJ-09
    oh yeah:thumbsup: , you go Steve. I was going to race my 500 this weekend, but my back was hurting me so i stayed home, probably next weekend.
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