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

250-500cc WR250 / 300 Alloy Gear Lever

Discussion in '2 Stroke' started by Ex HVUK, Apr 4, 2009.

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  1. Ex HVUK Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    England
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    As all WR250/300 owners will know this bike has a fairly flexible steel gear lever (its a result of the clutch being on that side) which is quite prone to rubbing on the clutch cover.

    So 2 questions:

    1. Has anyone ever found an aftermarket alloy lever for the WR250/300?

    2. Would anyone be interested in buying a replacement lever (subject to it being an appealing design) if we had one produced?

    I have a UK company who can do it for us they think but before we commit to a batch I'd like to get some feedback from existing owners (or anyone else who may know if a lever exists somewhere already). I'm trying not to reinvent the wheel.

    Many thanks...Dave
    Ex HVUK, Apr 4, 2009
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  2. raisrx251 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Virginia
    Old Fat Guy Racing made a very nice replacement tip that has held up well on my WR 250. I am not sure if he still makes them, his web site is oldfatguyracing.com . The stocker definitely needs a replacement IMO.
    raisrx251, Apr 4, 2009
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  3. Ex HVUK Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    England
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Not many WR250 owners on Cafe Husky then???

    All feedback gratefully received!


    Dave
    Ex HVUK, Apr 12, 2009
    #3

  4. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    Sorry about the lack of response. I know nothing about 2st bikes.


    Want me to put a copy of this thread in the 2st or main forum?
    Coffee, Apr 12, 2009
    #4

  5. surfer1100 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Ottawa, CAN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    09 WR250, Memories of past tiddlers.
    Other Motorcycles:
    TM-01 EN 125, 03 125 MX, 09 EN 155
    1. Just the OFG tip, last I heard his machinist didn't like making them???
    2. Yes I would like a replacement.:thumbsup:
    surfer1100, Apr 12, 2009
    #5

  6. Ex HVUK Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    England
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Yes if you don't mind, we're of the opinion there is a need for a lever but I'd like to know what some more owners think.

    Thanks...Dave
    Ex HVUK, Apr 13, 2009
    #6

  7. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    Sounds good.

    2st or main... hmmm.
    Coffee, Apr 13, 2009
    #7

  8. BlueHusky144 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Staunton, IL
    2 Stroke.....?

    There is no other bike that shares the lever like the WR 250/300, I think...? Dave, I don't know how big of a batch you are talking but I bet they would be fairly popular if made out of aluminum.
    BlueHusky144, Apr 13, 2009
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  9. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    Well ok. Instead of having multiple copies of the thread let's try this to keep things simple. I'll move it over to the 2st forum for a while with a re-direct, then if that does not get any replies I'll try the main forum.

    Please give Husky Sport feedback :thumbsup:
    Coffee, Apr 13, 2009
    #9

  10. kx3089 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    western pa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    wr250
    Dave,I've got a 08 WR250 and would definitely be interested in a shifter.I already bent it out a bit and I'm worried about bending it more.Just looks to be a little fragile.
    kx3089, Apr 13, 2009
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  11. Xcuvator Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Scholls Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE450,610 WB165,WR250 WR360 & XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    yes
    Sure, I'm interested. For some reason I haven't read this thread till now.
    I ground/sanded a bevel on the inside of the shifter so it wouldn't gouge my cover so easily.
    Xcuvator, Apr 13, 2009
    #11

  12. Rusty 2 Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Ashland, KY
    Dave,
    If you make an alloy shifter that won't bend and gouge my clutch cover, I will buy one from you for sure.

    Also how 'bout a little billet guard piece that'll protect the crotch of the swingarm from that stupid metal munching mudflap.
    Put me down for one of those too,....:thumbsup:
    Rusty 2, Apr 13, 2009
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  13. Rusty 2 Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Ashland, KY
    Oh yeah,....frame guards,...I need a set of those too.
    I can't get Matthew from Ad-Tek in England to respond to an e-mail telling me how to obtain a set of his stainless steel ones.
    Rusty 2, Apr 13, 2009
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  14. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    He started the thread in his Sponsor forum. I thought by now most people were using the 'New Posts' button at the top of the page. But I've noticed some people like to only check certain forums.

    Anyway I moved it here to get him more exposure, and that seemed to be working.

    Maybe you guys should take a peek in the Market Place forums once in a while for things that may be of interest :thumbsup:
    Coffee, Apr 13, 2009
    #14

  15. PC. Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Beaverton, OR
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    CR165 & CR144
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM500
    I'd be interested.

    Wish I had known about the clutch cover gouging issue before my cover got whacked :cry:
    PC., Apr 14, 2009
    #15

  16. Joe Chod Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    upstate NY
    have a washer welded to your clutch cover between where the tip and where it would rub/gouge/mash into on a left fall. Makes for some extra armor and the washer takes the wack and can be replaced cheaper than the cover. A very old 250 trick.

    Joe
    Joe Chod, Apr 14, 2009
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  17. Ex HVUK Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    England
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    As Joe says this is an old trick which stops the lever punching a hole through the cover - the problem is you then get a washer sized gouge on the cover instead of a lever sized one! But you do finish the race...

    Dave
    Ex HVUK, Apr 15, 2009
    #17

  18. krieg Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Matthews, NC
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Many in the past
    Other Motorcycles:
    '12 Triumph Scrambler
    I'm interested as well! Thanks for offering this up.
    krieg, Apr 16, 2009
    #18

  19. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Make it with the "washer" already built in and glue a thin delron / nylon puck to back side. This would spread out the load on impact and the delron / nylon would not scratch up the cover.

    This item will only fit the 250/300/360 but they did make those models many years back. I bet you could sell a good amount of them and it would be worth doing.
    Motosportz, Apr 16, 2009
    #19

  20. Ex HVUK Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    England
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    I've checked and these are available to order, email reece.hoar@huskysport.co.uk for pricing if you still need some.

    Dave
    Ex HVUK, Apr 23, 2009
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