restoring a Up-Tite 87 250 XC...

Here is what both of my 88 models have, and where they bolt on. I've had my 400 running with a pit bike coil and cdi running off the SEM stator.

Hmm, this gives me ideas.
My 87 250 frame has a lower bracket like that. That's where I may put the AC to DC regulator for the Baja lights.

My regulator goes above the coil/cdi in the triangulated area that your coil/cdi fits.

I wonder if your stator is able to run the type of cdi that I have? If so, you could mount the coil like mine and run a much bigger reg/rec in the area above it?

is it loose when unfolded, or just when tucked in? i have noticed they get loose when tucked from engine vibration..and are usually tight when folded out because they start so easy!! haha.. i assume you have taken it all apart, cleaned and greased, new oring?
i have wondered if there would be a way to make a bushing for the aluminum kicker, to tighten it up

you can buy new splined pivots from phil at Husqvarnaparts I believe. I think that's the bit that wears? otherwise its a trick job to fill the kicker with alloy and turn it out...

It's loose when tucked away. I'm concerned it will vibrate and flop around when I'm riding.
I'm haven't taken it apart, but I may have to. Wonder if the parts manual shows all the kicker bits? I do have a tight kicker I could borrow from a spare 430 engine.

Thanks, suprize. You're probably right about the wear bit.
I'll check out both Phillip's parts and HVA Factory.

I do have a tight kicker

said the barmaid to the bishop.....

Evergreen, do you remember the colour code used on your frame?
Tony.

hey Tony, Mick Hughes in Bendigo has a powder coater tuned up to do a really excellent husky white.

Tony,
I just told the powder coat guys to use "snow white". Seems to match perfect.

Its been awhile since I posted on this build. I've been working on it... slowly.
I'm now into the the "fiddlely" bits... wiring, plumbing, controls, pipe, etc. Everything has to be routed and all that. It's time consuming.
Here's some pics...
I'm using the Powerdynamo AC ignition... since the PO beat the SEM ignition with a hammer.


I had to build a bracket for the Powerdynamo coil and rectifier, since this bike had a SEM micro setup and the frame tabs don't match the new bits. I need to add hose clamps to the overflow hoses.
I also added a ground wire down to an engine case bolt... not just relying on a frame ground connection.


I had a Magura fat bar laying around, thought I would use it. Kinda fits the bike since I have some original Magura grips I will use.
Used the original mounts with ProTaper fat bar mounts.


Fitting the pipe and the Up-Tite radiator brackets and Up-Tite rad hose Y's... I tried to use all original hose clamps like the Huskys used...
I had to buy a FMF silencer that looks stock, the bike had lost its silencer...

Here's another pic... more to follow...

Test fitting the tank and new seat. With all the wiring and cables you have to route them correctly. I've got to clean up that tank!
The clutch cable is run... still working on the throttle cable.
And I have Darrel's fat 430 rear rim with IRC M5B soft tire mounted. Thanks Darrel! Almost ready for the high desert sand and pumice.

Wow! I hope mine looks this good as I get further into the build!

Lookin good

Original Heim bearing seals are available, I have them in stock but they are not listed on the store yet...

Super, this Heim is for 86 and 87 models?

I'm back after 3 years.
Apologies for the absence but as they say, 'life gets in the way'. It has been one thing after another the last few years.

Anyway, last week I finally finished and rode the 87 250 XC (the subject of this thread).
Many thanks to all the folks on this forum who helped with advice and parts.
A special shout out to Dave Pratt of Tritrophy LLC and HVA-Specialty.com for all his expert technical help and great NOS and used parts.
Couldn't have done it without him.

Here's a few pics. The plastic and decals aren't perfect and I'm still dialing in the Mikuni tuning (it's close). But this 250 XC is a sweet bike. Doesn't have the power and torque of my 430's but it sure likes to go. I think the suspension is working nice as well. I'll know more after a few more rides.



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