• Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

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1971 250 Cross History

Richard Colahan

Richard Colahan

Husqvarna
AA Class
Good day folks...I wonder if any of you could offer some help.
I recently aquired a 1971 MI frame 250 Cross (round case 4 speed) to prep for Vintage Cross Country racing.

While doing the work, it became apparent that the bike has had a number of significant modifications. The frame top tube has been shortened, the swing arm lengthened. The lower fork legs have been turned down. The engine is equipped with a reed valve...I'll assume aftermarket however there are no markings on it. The head is dual-plug, my sense is from a 72/73. Not sure about the barrel. Both the barrel and head have had a ton of time under a mill...the cooling fins have been narrowed to about 1mm thick, and large 1" diameter holes have been drilled where they could be...I'll assume in an effort to reduce weight.

Now I'm sure a good Husky shop could have done this type of work back in the day...but I'm wondering if the bike has any type of factory history. I know it's a 1 in 5000 shot...
So my question is: Is there a source of US distributor records for these bikes? As you all know, there were 2 distrbutors (east and west coast) back then.

I'd appreciate any suggestions on tracking down this history...before I go out and start racing it again.

-Richard
 
John Penton was the East Coast distributor until 72 or 73 when Husqvarna took over distribution rights from Edison Dye and Penton. It may have been a bike that was prepared for Inter Am competition. If you have the engine and frame number you could check with Rob at www.huskyrestorations.com as that may be one of the bikes he was looking for
 
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