• Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

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1981 250 WR---Pros & Cons

I don't completely understand your reply. Do you prefer the 82 model? What do you mean by primary kick engine??
 
I have a 1979 250WR and a 1983 250WR, the 1979 requires you to put the bike in neutral to kick it, the 1983 you can just pull in the clutch (in gear) and kick it (like a modern bike). This is why the primary kick are better.
My 1983 "milk truck" WR is one of my favorites.

Regards,
Team WR
 
Don't the brake/wheel hub change to? equal lenght spokes? I just take for granted that the 83 is my best one (so far)
(the 40 mm forks are a big deal)
Team WR
 
Having said what's been said is the 1981 250 WR a good bike??????? Aside from fork size and having to start in neutral????????????
 
In my opinion ...... yes !
I have to start my 78 in neutral. No big deal.
The 81's are a good looking bike. Done right they are stunning.
 
I second that, 1981 WR is a nice bike, things can always be upgraded if you want or left as is

Team WR
 
its a husky, its a good bike..they made some improvements over the next few years. the "primary kickers" is the next gen they came out with, and is what the liquid cooled bikes used as well in the 80s. the 81 uses an engine platform dating back into the 70s. nothing wrong with that, just a big difference between the 81 and 82 models. more power, stronger kick starting, better reeds, etc. still a great bike
 
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