1. 2 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
     WR = 2st Enduro & CR = 2st Cross

125-200cc WB 165

Discussion in '2 Stroke' started by Torben45, Jul 27, 2015.

  1. Torben45 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1986 Husqvarna 510 TE
    Other Motorcycles:
    Ossa TR 300i, Aermacchi 350,
    Hi,

    I wanted to intro myself as a new, proud owner of a 2009 Husqvarna WR 165. I've owned quite a few Husqvarna in my life and this has been one that has been great so far! I've only had 3 rides since building/buying it and it has been fantastic! I've done a leadville ride, GP race @ thunder valley and this last Sun a incredible ride to 14k ft horseshoe loop trail! This IS the little bike that can! I can't say enough good about it and wanted to give a huge shout out to Walt (WB) for guiding me through the build and getting this bike dialed in. It does everything I ask it to. Def one of my fav bikes ever! and i've owned over 30! I'm waiting on getting a Lectron carb as the altitude changes we ride I think it's mandatory. Thanks to all here for so much info. 11140282_888645007876692_8421079691769364414_n.jpg
    Torben45, Jul 27, 2015
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  2. rockdancer Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Sunshine Coast, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 WR125, 2019 FE350
    Yeh nice -looks like a great place to ride as well -
    thinking the same as me ...:thumbsup:
    On ya Walt
    rockdancer, Jul 27, 2015
    #2

  3. Torben45 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1986 Husqvarna 510 TE
    Other Motorcycles:
    Ossa TR 300i, Aermacchi 350,
    It was one of my favorite rides although very tough trail at 13k ft elevation! Very, very technical.
    Torben45, Jul 28, 2015
    #3

  4. JAM Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    South Carolina
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 WR144
    Other Motorcycles:
    2017 Beta Xtrainer 300
    Just picked up a '12 WR144 to replace my TE310R. Agree- they are sweet machines!
    JAM, Aug 3, 2015
    #4

  5. 84scrambler Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    mid Florida
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 xc 250, 85 wrx 250, 79 wr 250
    liking the Big Sky out there , looks awesome.
    84scrambler, Aug 3, 2015
    #5

  6. Torben45 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1986 Husqvarna 510 TE
    Other Motorcycles:
    Ossa TR 300i, Aermacchi 350,
    Yeah we are lucky to have the great scenery here where we ride. Amazing mountain peaks everywhere. To Jam....def go to the 165 kit.....amazing the difference.
    Torben45, Aug 4, 2015
    #6

  7. richgilb Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Hull, England
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR165,
    Other Motorcycles:
    Ducati SS 1100 Evo , Honda VFR 400
    Just put my 165 kit on yesterday with Lectron and FMF exhaust - kicked off second time!
    richgilb, Aug 13, 2015
    #7

  8. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many

    Look forward to your reviews.

    BTW if you end up with a bog and hit it is the power valve adjustment. Like you a buddy just got a Lectron and 165 from me and it had a bog and then big hit and was hard to ride. We played with jetting before I realized I'd seen this issue before. Adjusted the power valve arm and boom, runs fantastic. Dont over look that.
    Motosportz, Aug 13, 2015
    #8

  9. wallybean Mini-Sponsor

    Location:
    Montana
    Yes, always make sure you have plenty of tension against the upper spring keeping them closed below opening rpms. I like to see at least a good mm of displacement of the spring away from opening.
    wallybean, Aug 13, 2015
    #9

  10. richgilb Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Hull, England
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR165,
    Other Motorcycles:
    Ducati SS 1100 Evo , Honda VFR 400
    I have done 30 miles today and it runs very smooth. Lugs nicely, splutter-free through a boggy mid and then bang! Screaming higher than it ever has before. Economy is slightly improved. Maybe as much as ten per cent. Smokes less too and less gunk. Vibrates a bit up there, now though. Not as bad as a 300 but a bit more than it did.

    So what do I do exactly to the powervalve? Never touched it before
    richgilb, Aug 14, 2015
    #10