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

Post up pictures of your vintage Husqvarna bikes!

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by Coffee, Dec 28, 2008.

  1. Desmoducky Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1976 WR360, 1972 CR 450
    Other Motorcycles:
    1998 Ducati 916
    Here's a couple more of my 1976 WR360. I also included some thumbnails of how I applied the logo to the back of the seat with vinyl spray paint. the trick is to apply the vinyl stencil, shoot it in black vinyl paint to seal the edges so you don't get bleed thru and then shoot it in white vinyl spray paint for a crisp logo.

    Lucien R.


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  2. Joe Chod Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    upstate NY
  3. Joe Chod Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    upstate NY
  4. mancave Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1977 CR250 1976 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    72 CB500,Explorer XC,Fatboy,BMWR75/5
    1977 CR 250 First attempt of a Husky Restoration... Motor was fine, all restoration mainly cosmetic. Tank original (to my knowledge) and only has slight signs of wear due to knee rubs (liked keeping the original patina)

    Attached Files:

  5. Ron Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Azusa, CA
    Nice job, looks really good.

    PS: I love my 77
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  6. 86 400 XC Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Calgary
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    75,82,83,2x84,85,3x86,87,88 and 89
    Other Motorcycles:
    more Huskys
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  7. Ron Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Azusa, CA
    Looks like a lot of fun!
    I think I might try lowering the needle a notch to cut down some of the four-stroking, but your not going to hurt it the way it's running now. A little rich is way better then a little lean.
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  8. 86 400 XC Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Calgary
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    75,82,83,2x84,85,3x86,87,88 and 89
    Other Motorcycles:
    more Huskys
    I agree Bud, its just a little here and there some times.
    2 strokes on the street are not easy to keep at a happy RPM. I was short shifting and trying to keep a happy low rpm but it ends up going rich.
    They need to rev and coast, not stay at 1 speed limit. Its been fun riding around for a hour or so once in a while.
    I would never daily ride it to work, not meant for it.
  9. suprize Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bendigo, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR 400, bike in a box Moto Villa 350
    Other Motorcycles:
    ktm 300
    id knock the needle down 1 clip and reduce your oil mix to 50:1 or less (using a high quality full synthetic like motorex) she will be smooooother in the mid and pull onto the band nicer. do sme plug chops in the midrange (1/2 throttle) to check the plug is not yellow
  10. 86 400 XC Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Calgary
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    75,82,83,2x84,85,3x86,87,88 and 89
    Other Motorcycles:
    more Huskys
    I mix it 50:1 with Bel-Ray MC1. I will move the clip next time out and see if that helps. Thanks guys.
  11. suprize Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bendigo, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR 400, bike in a box Moto Villa 350
    Other Motorcycles:
    ktm 300
    im out to 75:1 in the husky and its lean in the midrange a tad and its smoooooth riding. I get nervous flogging it in 6th gear and work to keep fuel in the engine during over runs
  12. mancave Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1977 CR250 1976 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    72 CB500,Explorer XC,Fatboy,BMWR75/5
  13. stormer254 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    England
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    More than I dare let her know
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yes!
    There isno fool like an old fool as my old mum used to say, DSCF0281.JPG DSCF0280.JPG DSCF0278.JPG DSCF0277.JPG God bless her soul.
  14. Wildebeest90210 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Gloucestershire.
  15. oldbikedude Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Honey Brook Pa.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1988 wr 430 with cr suspension
    Other Motorcycles:
    66flh,67 CA77,76 CR125M,73H1,74ty250
  16. stormer254 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    England
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    More than I dare let her know
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yes!
    Yes, new purchase all the way from the USA, she is a 420 Auto, fueled and oiled her up yesterday and she started 3rd kick :D I have never had a Husky start in 3 kicks from cold let alone one that has been stood for over 10 years:love:
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  17. Wildebeest90210 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Gloucestershire.
    Nice. Can I ask who from or did you import yourself? Going to ride or restore(and ride)?
  18. suprize Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bendigo, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR 400, bike in a box Moto Villa 350
    Other Motorcycles:
    ktm 300
    You've never had one jetted right....;)
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  19. stormer254 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    England
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    More than I dare let her know
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yes!
    I imported her mysef, I use AP Motorcycles up in Derbyshire, they are very good. She is going to be a new set of tyres and ride, there are people who can restore to a higher standard than I can even dream of so I leave the garage Queens to them. I just need an 18'' back wheel , I intend to put her on the road and tyres are easier.

    Suprise you are probably right about the jetting but when the plug is a nice brown colour, she accelerates cleanly and ticks over okay it is hard to know where to go:confused:
  20. Charlie Brown Husqvarna

    Location:
    England, UK
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1976 360 WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1969 Kawasaki Mach 3 Yamaha XJR1300
    Hi all, Just bought this 1976 360 WR here in England, UK and looking to have some fun with it!

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