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

Timing my WR 400

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by Eurofreak, Nov 9, 2016.

  1. Eurofreak Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Western NY
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1986 TE 510, 1982 CR250, 2008 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    70's Triumph , Bultaco , Maico, etc
    A couple of things-
    -The ignition was off the bike. What is the orientation of the stator ie. where should the pick-up be located?
    - What is the optimum BTDC meaurement for a WR 400? I would rather have the easiest starting vs more hp.
    I did a search on timing and read a bit of it. I have a dial indicator that reads in inches. I think I understand the procedure. it's been 20+ years since I've last done it tho.
    thanks, Pete
    Eurofreak, Nov 9, 2016
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  2. Eurofreak Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Western NY
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1986 TE 510, 1982 CR250, 2008 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    70's Triumph , Bultaco , Maico, etc
    I found a manual and see the orientation.
    Eurofreak, Nov 9, 2016
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  3. justintendo klotz super techniplate junkie

    Location:
    mercer, pa/northwest pa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    84 250,86 400,87 430,88 250,95 360
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 kawasaki zrx 1100
    set at 1.5mm-2mm btdc... will work well for 400/430.
    closer to 1.5 is maybe a bit easier on engine and starting, also octane too. do you have a motoplat or sem?
    justintendo, Nov 9, 2016
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  4. Eurofreak Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Western NY
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1986 TE 510, 1982 CR250, 2008 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    70's Triumph , Bultaco , Maico, etc
    I have a Motoplat. Also, does anyone have a wiring diagram? Not sure here to attach the voltage regulator.
    Eurofreak, Nov 10, 2016
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  5. wrx Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    845 newyork
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1973 to 1986 husky's various models
    Other Motorcycles:
    RM -250 / Buell / Penton 400 mc5
    yellow wire is the lighting coil.
    wrx, Nov 10, 2016
    #5