• Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

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1971 Mi 250 - Why No Wr/cr

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Husqvarna
A Class
Morning everyone.

Very new to the forum, but been lurking for a while. Finally got myself a little 250 project after looking for a good while.

The engine and frame line it up as a 1971 MI 250. I just wondered why that year/model had no CR/WR designation. Is it as simple as Husqvarna hadn't decided to offer the different gearbox options until 1972 ?

Waiting on a few parts to arrive today/tomorrow and then it'll be time to fire it up. Seems very original. Even has an old ( knackered ) Trelleborg on the front and yellow Akront stickers. I'll post up a photo
 
I just wondered why that year/model had no CR/WR designation. Is it as simple as Husqvarna hadn't decided to offer the different gearbox options until 1972 ?
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Yup, you nailed it. Although some may consider the eight speed a type of WR option. Its just a hi low range splitter in front the gearbox.

Hopefully the gearbox is in good condition, that is if you're planning on riding it. Parts for the oval case gearbox take some digging to find and may come with sticker shock.
 
Crashaholic said:
Yup, you nailed it. Although some may consider the eight speed a type of WR option. Its just a hi low range splitter in front the gearbox.

Hopefully the gearbox is in good condition, that is if you're planning on riding it. Parts for the oval case gearbox take some digging to find and may come with sticker shock.
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Thanks Crashaholic. Definitely planning on riding it. It looks to be in decent order, and it runs up and down the gearbox OK but I'll reserve judgement until it's under load. Parts are definitely a little harder to come by than I expected. Doing some searching ( and forum review ) to find suppliers. Currently looking for a first oversize piston ring which I thought shouldn't be a challenge, but.....none around.

It's got a larger tank on it, so at some point I'll be hunting out an original tank. I am expecting sticker shock for that. Is there any variance in the early 70s tanks ? Would a 72 or 73 fit a 71 for example ?

Plan is to get it running and riding, and do a few endurance events on it. Then, I might think about restoring it to shiny.
 
Is there any variance in the early 70s tanks ? Would a 72 or 73 fit a 71 for example ?
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With the exception of color, the same tank is on the Cross, WR, and RT models from 71 through 73 and the 74 WR. The 74 CR and all other tanks up to about 76 will also fit if you're interested in the look of a rectangular tank. Some of these require a rubber strap on the rear in lieu of the bolt-on. Stay away from the 4 gal. Sportsman/Desert Master tank as the size interferes with the upper air cleaner and middle exhaust bracket on your bike.
 
Crashaholic said:
With the exception of color, the same tank is on the Cross, WR, and RT models from 71 through 73 and the 74 WR. The 74 CR and all other tanks up to about 76 will also fit if you're interested in the look of a rectangular tank. Some of these require a rubber strap on the rear in lieu of the bolt-on. Stay away from the 4 gal. Sportsman/Desert Master tank as the size interferes with the upper air cleaner and middle exhaust bracket on your bike.
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Gold information. Thank you.
 
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