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

which model had decompressor

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by patgas, Oct 26, 2010.

  1. patgas Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    dolgellau/ wales
    i have been offered a husky not sure of year or model didnt take engine number but the owner thought it was a 125 but the engine seems a lot larger than my 390 and its fitted with a decompressor valve in the head any one have idea without going back and investigating more ? definatly not 125 poss 400 ?
  2. Gord Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    New England
    My 73 WR250 had one, but I don't know if it came with it stock. But can't imagine why someone would ad it on later.
  3. patgas Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    dolgellau/ wales
    thanks

    intresting ?
  4. wrx Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    845 newyork
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1973 to 1986 husky's various models
    Other Motorcycles:
    RM -250 / Buell / Penton 400 mc5
    using the compressoin release on a 100 mile enduro helps save your brakes from wearing out. all the guys in our shop that raced in the 70's did this to all their bikes.