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

One hole too many

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by Brad-in-STL, Feb 24, 2017.

  1. Brad-in-STL Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Greater St Louis Area
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '80 390 WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    '79 XR185, '81CR125, '07 Ducati ST3

    Yup. That's what I was saying. I replaced the original magnesium cover with an aluminum (aluminium?) cover that Husky John sold me... All good !! :thumbsup:

    Ran the 400 WRX in my first vintage race today. It's an awesome bike!
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  2. suprize Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bendigo, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR 400, bike in a box Moto Villa 350
    Other Motorcycles:
    ktm 300
    how good is that engine...gear for every occasion
  3. ruwfo Administrator

    Location:
    NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 390CR, 1982 430CR, 1984 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 250XC, 2016 FJ-09
    Ran the 400 WRX in my first vintage race today. It's an awesome bike!

    How'd you do? and more important did you have fun!
  4. Brad-in-STL Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Greater St Louis Area
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '80 390 WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    '79 XR185, '81CR125, '07 Ducati ST3
    Amazing engine... the track was very tight with no real straights. I could run the whole track in 2nd and 3rd gear. The motor had no issues when I would lug it. With my rookie status I was trying to keep it off the pipe, otherwise it would stand it straight up! :eek: Especially on the jumps.

    I'm definitely hooked and will attend as many of these as my schedule allows. :thumbsup:
  5. Brad-in-STL Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Greater St Louis Area
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '80 390 WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    '79 XR185, '81CR125, '07 Ducati ST3
    Good news was that I had a blast. Bad news is that I finished last in both moto's :eek: It wasn't the bikes fault though! It was an awesome ride. I left the start late intentionally to stay out of the way. Learned a ton and will continue to do so. The weather was great as well:


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  6. suprize Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bendigo, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR 400, bike in a box Moto Villa 350
    Other Motorcycles:
    ktm 300
    good plan, can only improve by chasing...watching other riders, picking the best lines they use and passing them in their weak areas. I try to hit the gas just as the guy in front does so your on it just a tad earlier in the corner and if you can hold it on, exit with more speed than ol mate and you should be able to set up a pass at the nxt cnr...sounds easy...HHAAAhhhaaa Felix the cat belly laugh....
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  7. ruwfo Administrator

    Location:
    NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 390CR, 1982 430CR, 1984 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 250XC, 2016 FJ-09
    Good news was that I had a blast.
    :applause: That's what's it's all about


    Bad news is that I finished last in both moto's :eek:
    I left the start late intentionally to stay out of the way. Learned a ton and will continue to do so

    You made it thru, and used our head, and your learned a ton, sounds like a win-win, all the way around!
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  8. Bigbill Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '83 250wr
    Other Motorcycles:
    0 right now
    Great news, good bike, take your time get use to the power. She can lug down under or fly with the best of them. The 400wrx is a good motor. Trust me you won't be a follower for long.

    On a bike for the first time? Just finishing is a win anytime.
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  9. Brad-in-STL Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Greater St Louis Area
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '80 390 WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    '79 XR185, '81CR125, '07 Ducati ST3
    Thanks guys! :cheers: