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

What is the year of this bike?

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by 86 400 XC, Aug 15, 2016.

  1. 86 400 XC Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Calgary
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    75,82,83,2x84,85,3x86,87,88 and 89
    Other Motorcycles:
    more Huskys
    Its a runner thats needs some work for 700 bucks.
    Driving out to get it Saturday.
    But the young guy passed away on a street bike sad deal.
    His dad called me to sell it and he knows that it has a new ignition, as he paid for it.
    Other than that it needs a water pump but he is not sure about year or size.

    Any help would be great.

    Thanks




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  2. rancher1 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    WA
    Looks like a 1990 510.
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  3. 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 thought 89 and here is a nice 1 with all decals still
    I will get the decals made up by my buddy ;)

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  4. rwgregory Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Chula Vista, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1985 500XC, 1987 510TX, 1990 510WMX
    Other Motorcycles:
    1979 Honda CR250,'88 CR500,'92 XR600
    Perhaps in Canada it is a 1989, but in the USA that is a 1990 510 WXE. No 1989's were sold in America. That has a rear frame loop so it is the enduro model similar to your top photo of the clean bike. I own a 1990 510 WMX similar to your bottom photo. Those were the first year of the Italian Huskys and many Sweede 510 parts will interchange.
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  5. twsniklas Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Sweden
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Both 2&4 strokes
    Other Motorcycles:
    Husaberg
    TE510 1989

    Do the Vin number starts on 7T ?
  6. hva-factory CH Sponsor

    Location:
    uk
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Husqvarna 510TE , 300WR Etc...
    It is an 89. if it does not have adjustable (red caps) on the wp forks but marzocchis it is the Enduro.

    www.evo-mx.com make the decals for us, so don't bother patterning them... The bike in the later thread was one of mine and an enduro one really. Andy.
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  7. ruwfo Administrator

    Location:
    NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 390CR, 1982 430CR, 1984 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 250XC, 2016 FJ-09
    Steve, jump on it.. & add another 510 to the mix

    I'd 2nd it's a 1989
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  8. RUF Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    SACRAMENTO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    510 air, 400WR 85, 430WR 87
    Other Motorcycles:
    BMW R80GS, GILERA 175RC 1972........
    That model was made in Italy by Castiglioni in CAGIVA factory at Schiranna....
    Using parts from Sweden and new parts made in Italy.
    Still a Husqvarna but to me being not made in Sweden doenst deserse so much attention..
    Anyway, for 700 bucks take it.
    Be aware of heads. That year had exaust valves made in two pieces......welded together....the worst idea ever thought.....
    as always MY PERSONAL OPINION...
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  9. huskysportswede Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Fraipont (Belgium)
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    laverda LH4
    true
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  10. RUF Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    SACRAMENTO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    510 air, 400WR 85, 430WR 87
    Other Motorcycles:
    BMW R80GS, GILERA 175RC 1972........
    well, the rubber on clucth cable seems to show customers a very good attention to build the engine but reality was so so different.... am sorry. those models had so may problems that forced CAGIVA Factory to sell the brand.....
  11. 86 400 XC Husqvarna
    Pro Class

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

    Oh i am, going Saturday. A 5 hour drive there and but worth it. No 1 else can buy it.
  12. 86 400 XC Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Calgary
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    75,82,83,2x84,85,3x86,87,88 and 89
    Other Motorcycles:
    more Huskys
    no its DGM ????