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

250-500cc WR300 love thread.

Discussion in '2 Stroke' started by giantjoe, May 8, 2013.

  1. shawbagga Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Eaton, Western Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Other Motorcycles:
    2018 Gasgas XC250
    Bugger that mine does mx days with full enduro setup-headlight, bashy, Handguards the works. I jus pretend I'm on final day of ISDE!;)
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  2. Huskybloke Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    maitland AUST
    without the handguards , headlight , bash plate and speedo it drops 5 1/2 kg off it
  3. esweetland Husqvarna
    AA Class

    I just installed a Rekluse auto clutch on my WR 300. I think I am going to like it.
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  4. Huskybloke Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    maitland AUST
    Well Summer is in full swing with the last week well into the mid 40s degrees celsius everyday and have been into the water skiing but the year on the bike is about to start with first practice on the mx track and a ride in the bush a couple of weeks ago . I ended up scoring a new original Hub off Stefan at R&D husky and she is all Loctite and good to go , Bring on the cooler weather 16265283_1257551854331790_6913563206852167135_n.jpg
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  5. shawbagga Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Eaton, Western Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Other Motorcycles:
    2018 Gasgas XC250
    Check that breather hose on tank mate!;)
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  6. PaulD Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Little Egg Harbor N.J.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 wr250( sold)
    Other Motorcycles:
    Triumph Sprint RS. Honda TRX300EX Be
    That's one fine looking machine!
  7. fastkx125 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Long Island, NY
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TR650
    2014 WR300 and the leading bike is a DRZ400
  8. melias24 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Whitsundays region, Queensland, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 CR125
    Hey all, anything i need to know about 2010 Husky WR300's? I think i'll be the owner of one tomorrow. I'm 15 and a first year light vehicle mechanic. I've been saving for ages a new bicycle, but did promise myself if a wr300 ever comes up i'll buy it. And as a bonus, i also get a 2006 wr250 in parts as well! How much? $2950! I'd love to hear about these bikes! Probably be a bit scary at first coming off of my 2013 CR125!
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  9. Zomby woof Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Ontario, Canada
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 CR 150
    Scary? My main bike is a 2011 CR150, and the WR300 is too fast for me, by a lot
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  10. shawbagga Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Eaton, Western Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Other Motorcycles:
    2018 Gasgas XC250
    Ahh you'll be right melias only goes as fast as you twist the throttle! Sell me the 6 speed outta the wr250, they a 6 speed?
  11. juicypips Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    gloucestershire
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    wr 360. 2002
    Other Motorcycles:
    Gas Gas TxT 300, Yamaha wr250f
    No shawry don't think the 250's were ever 6spd stock.

    Awesome 15, and riding a 3hunny!!! Your gunna love it. My 360 is only too fast if you let it but it's nice to have that power in reserve .
  12. giantjoe Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Canadia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 WR300
    I've got a 2010 and it's a great bike. A couple things to pay attention to are the shift fork (frequent neutral shifts, maybe jammed up gears totally), and well, that's about all I can think of... Watch out for that tree!
    juicypips likes this.
  13. Huskybloke Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    maitland AUST
    The good thing about being brought up on 2 strokes is that there is no surprises for you in the way the power is delivered on a bigger 2 stroke but be prepared for a bike that doesn't need as much clutch work as your old 125 , the bottom end power and the rest compared to the 125 is light and day different but not something you cant get your head around.
    But as for the bike in general I have had mine for just under a year and yes it doesn't have the magic button and yes it doesn't have a hydraulic clutch but you know what ! it doesn't need them , just like the YZ 250 that has received minimal updates since 2005 this bike is also a competitive bike as is ,
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  14. melias24 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Whitsundays region, Queensland, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 CR125
    Yes that is true!!

    Yeah, i love my 125 but i just want more bottom to mid range power for slower trails!


    Yeah i've read the shift lever is bit of an issue.


    Yeah my mate has a YZ250 and it's a super nice bike.
  15. juicypips Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    gloucestershire
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    wr 360. 2002
    Other Motorcycles:
    Gas Gas TxT 300, Yamaha wr250f
    I find woods riding just chicane round trees in second barely any revs then lug the beast out no clutch nuffink but a few raisesof your left foot.
    shawbaggas 300 surprised me at how similar to 360 it is in riding style.
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  16. Zomby woof Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Ontario, Canada
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 CR 150
    51 or 52T rear sprocket.
    FMF pipe
    Machine squish band flat, then re-cut it to 1 mm.
    Keihin, or RB modded carb

    Huge increase in low and midrange power, and linear powerband.

    I tried the 300 experiment, and it's just way too much bike for me, and my riding style. Mine will be up for sale in the spring.
  17. NCSteve Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Appalachia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    12 WR300 13 WR165
    Other Motorcycles:
    02 XR250R 00 XR100R
    My 300 experiment continues as soon as I get mine back together. Saving pennies for fork job now :rolleyes: I'm pretty sure I'm faster through the woods on the 300, though the 165 is more fun, but remains to be proven. Getting the suspension and ergo's right on the 300 is major for me. Stock setup felt like climbing on a longhorn steer. With proper springs, sag and bars it doesn't feel as big and tall and carves thru and over most everything.
    Replacing the stock carb changed the nature of the beast for me.
    To me the 300 requires a different riding style than any other I've ridden, even yz250 woods racers.

    :cheers:
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  18. PaulD Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Little Egg Harbor N.J.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 wr250( sold)
    Other Motorcycles:
    Triumph Sprint RS. Honda TRX300EX Be
    I really want to try a 300. Of course I'm very happy with my250 but would love to add a 300 to the stable:banana:
  19. melias24 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Whitsundays region, Queensland, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 CR125
    I didn't end up buying it :( I took it for a test ride and it had a strange grinding/rattle in the engine, and the power was barely there.

    I'll stick to my 125! I guess a 165 kit would be a good option? I also already have a 53t rear sprocket fitted.
    juicypips likes this.
  20. Zomby woof Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Ontario, Canada
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 CR 150
    144 isn't a bad option, either.

    Mine is a 144, and I did everything on that list. Sprocket is 51T, and carb is RB modded TMXX. Power band is just like a 300 Xtrainer. Not as torquey, but it feels very linear, has excellent low end power, and still screams on top like a 125 should. :banana: