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Husqvarna
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I've had some requests to post some pics of my Automatics. I'm still working on them.
One is a 86 430 AE and the other is a 85 500 AE.
The 86 430 AE is a work in progress. It was not rideable when I bought it, but it was complete. I think it has low hours on it.
It was owned by a one-legged rider who had it setup with both front and rear brakes on the handle bars. He had to lean it up against something to get on. But if you only have one leg, an Auto is the only way to ride!
The clutch springs and coolant circulating impeller needed replacing, brakes, plus a whole lot of other items. I have not torn it down completely yet. New springs are in, coolant impeller is in. More parts coming.
It is an improvement over the air-cooled 500 Auto in that Husky went back to the 430 motor. Less vibration. But the radiators need to be larger and should have used a fan or fans for even more cooling. The Autos generate a lot of heat which affects reliability. They say they are the fastest bikes, if they can finish the race.
My 85 500 AE is rideable. It's loud and vibrates like it's going to fly apart. Power builds quickly and then, it's off the charts. The combination of a vibey 2-stroke 500 and the grinding automatic makes for a bad combo for easy riding. You better have your game on. But it climbs hills like crazy and prefers the open, fast trails. It is hard to start, you pray that you don't stall it in a tough spot! There is something about riding it, I will say that. It knows what gear to be in better than I do.
I have seen the race bike that Terry Cunningham used to ride, (he was Team Husky US National champ from 84-86), he used a highly modified bike using an air-cooled 430 top end with a 420 AE bottom end. The racers preferred the older air-cooled vs.later water cooled. Dave Betram, who now runs Cycle Gear, had a good article in the last Cycle News magazine about racing the AEs in the ISDE. The 500 AE was the least favorite to ride. Having one, I know why!
When I get my 430 AE done, I'll have a good comparison between the two models.
Below are some pics. I included my 87 430 as well, it's a cool bike too.
It's good to know other people are still riding these bikes.
Thanks for your interest.
Dave
86 430 AE, partial tear down
86 430 Auto close up, auto clutch side
85 500 AE, the Monster!
85 500 AE left side
Team Husky banner 1983
87 430 WR, just got it running again... rebuilt rear Ohlins with stiffer spring (purple/white/purple code)
One is a 86 430 AE and the other is a 85 500 AE.
The 86 430 AE is a work in progress. It was not rideable when I bought it, but it was complete. I think it has low hours on it.
It was owned by a one-legged rider who had it setup with both front and rear brakes on the handle bars. He had to lean it up against something to get on. But if you only have one leg, an Auto is the only way to ride!
The clutch springs and coolant circulating impeller needed replacing, brakes, plus a whole lot of other items. I have not torn it down completely yet. New springs are in, coolant impeller is in. More parts coming.
It is an improvement over the air-cooled 500 Auto in that Husky went back to the 430 motor. Less vibration. But the radiators need to be larger and should have used a fan or fans for even more cooling. The Autos generate a lot of heat which affects reliability. They say they are the fastest bikes, if they can finish the race.
My 85 500 AE is rideable. It's loud and vibrates like it's going to fly apart. Power builds quickly and then, it's off the charts. The combination of a vibey 2-stroke 500 and the grinding automatic makes for a bad combo for easy riding. You better have your game on. But it climbs hills like crazy and prefers the open, fast trails. It is hard to start, you pray that you don't stall it in a tough spot! There is something about riding it, I will say that. It knows what gear to be in better than I do.
I have seen the race bike that Terry Cunningham used to ride, (he was Team Husky US National champ from 84-86), he used a highly modified bike using an air-cooled 430 top end with a 420 AE bottom end. The racers preferred the older air-cooled vs.later water cooled. Dave Betram, who now runs Cycle Gear, had a good article in the last Cycle News magazine about racing the AEs in the ISDE. The 500 AE was the least favorite to ride. Having one, I know why!
When I get my 430 AE done, I'll have a good comparison between the two models.
Below are some pics. I included my 87 430 as well, it's a cool bike too.
It's good to know other people are still riding these bikes.
Thanks for your interest.
Dave
86 430 AE, partial tear down
86 430 Auto close up, auto clutch side
85 500 AE, the Monster!
85 500 AE left side
Team Husky banner 1983
87 430 WR, just got it running again... rebuilt rear Ohlins with stiffer spring (purple/white/purple code)
