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

restoring a Up-Tite 87 250 XC...

Discussion in 'Vintage Restoration Projects' started by everfree, Jan 26, 2016.

  1. wrx Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    845 newyork
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1973 to 1986 husky's various models
    Other Motorcycles:
    RM -250 / Buell / Penton 400 mc5
    just replace that roller with an aftermarket MSR chain roller. that 30 yr old one was gonna fail on you anyway.
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  2. troy deck Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Republic MO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 250wr 12 cr125
    Other Motorcycles:
    kx65 ty80 rm80 kdx250
    I MADE MINE CHECK WITH PHIL OR ANDY BET THEY HAVE BOXES FULL
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  3. Darrel78 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Central Arkansas
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 WR430

    Attached Files:

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  4. Darrel78 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Central Arkansas
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 WR430
    Halls has your washers and the needle bearings are easy to source.
  5. everfree Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bend, Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    86 430AE (2), 88 430AE, 87 430WR (2)
    Other Motorcycles:
    87 250 XC, 87 430 CR, '17 GG 300
    Thanks, Darrel.
    I'll give Halls a call.
  6. Darrel78 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Central Arkansas
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 WR430
    Let me know if you need me to size up one of the COM10T spherical bearings for you. The Husky bearing that I found available was über expensive.
  7. everfree Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bend, Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    86 430AE (2), 88 430AE, 87 430WR (2)
    Other Motorcycles:
    87 250 XC, 87 430 CR, '17 GG 300
    COM10T, is that the bearing at the top and bottom of shock? 15 11 332-01. I have a NOS pair of those.
    Hall's has responded with the linkage parts they have. I'll get those parts. But still will be missing some bearings.
    I'll let you know what I don't have.
    Thanks.
  8. Darrel78 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Central Arkansas
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 WR430
    It's the big bearing in the lower link. 15 11 256-01
  9. everfree Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bend, Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    86 430AE (2), 88 430AE, 87 430WR (2)
    Other Motorcycles:
    87 250 XC, 87 430 CR, '17 GG 300
    I see. There are 2 bearings there. I don't have any of those.

    I was told by a knowledgable source that one of the linkage bearings is not made or available any more by Husky or anyone else. I don't remember which one.
    Do you know anything about this?

    I talked to Hall's today, they are sending what they have... I don't know exactly what I will receive, since their part #'s are not Husky part #'s. (maybe Cagiva part no.?)
  10. troy deck Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Republic MO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 250wr 12 cr125
    Other Motorcycles:
    kx65 ty80 rm80 kdx250
    all you need is a hunk of 954 bearing bronze and a lathe theres an aussie on here that made it work if push comes to shove i might be the first yank
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  11. Darrel78 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Central Arkansas
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 WR430
    I just refurbished my 87 when I changed the brake over to disc and ran into the same issue. Part numbers are changed but Halls had the bearings for the shock and all the associated seals. The ends of the spherical bearings are not available from Halls nor are the spacers the needle bearings ride on. Several of the vintage parts suppliers can get these parts so they are available just pricey. As I've a lathe I made the parts I needed that were not readily available. I've a COM10T bearing heading my way. I'll size it to fit and send it to you for evaluation if you like. Seems two are required; only one of mine needed replaced.
  12. Darrel78 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Central Arkansas
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 WR430
    We'll get you to the other side of this rebuild easy!
  13. troy deck Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Republic MO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 250wr 12 cr125
    Other Motorcycles:
    kx65 ty80 rm80 kdx250
    oh hi Darrel u get your project yet?
  14. everfree Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bend, Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    86 430AE (2), 88 430AE, 87 430WR (2)
    Other Motorcycles:
    87 250 XC, 87 430 CR, '17 GG 300
    Darrel, that's cool. Thanks.
    My needle bearing spacer is OK but it is worn. I'll just reuse it and keep it greased.
    Yep, two COM10T bearing types. One for the vertical link the other for the wishbone end.
    I'll inspect all the bearings and see how they look.

    You should post a pic of the 87 430 w/ rear disc brake. It would be nice to see it. A friend of mine just did his 87 430 WR with a KTM disc brake. My 430 Auto could definitely use one.
  15. Darrel78 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Central Arkansas
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 WR430
    No, not yet. Another couple of weeks yet. On another note, I had brother pick up a Buell M2 for me. ( I hear he still has room on his trailer)!
  16. Darrel78 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Central Arkansas
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 WR430
    Here we go. I made a bracket that bolts on to carry the master cylinder. Used a WXE wheel. image.jpeg image.jpeg
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  17. 2premo Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Northern NV
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    98 WR360, 1987 WR430, 1988 XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    Sherco 300, 2002 KTM 380EXC
  18. Darrel78 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Central Arkansas
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 WR430
    Mine seemed to fit ok. Search up "disc conversion" for my article. I think I gave all the dimensions there.
  19. troy deck Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Republic MO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 250wr 12 cr125
    Other Motorcycles:
    kx65 ty80 rm80 kdx250
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  20. everfree Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bend, Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    86 430AE (2), 88 430AE, 87 430WR (2)
    Other Motorcycles:
    87 250 XC, 87 430 CR, '17 GG 300
    Getting the wheels ready. Had to grind the rear spokes to remove them. Sending front and rear spoke / nipples samples to Buchanan to make SS spokes up.
    Here's the rear brake drum before Evapo-rust.

    image.jpg

    After Evapo-rust-- nice.
    image.jpg
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