AHRMA Historic Class

[Picklito]

Been thinking about setting up a bike for oldies MX. At this point... just thinking, learning. Looking at classes, rules, bike eligibility and so on. It's gotta be a husky, so here's what I'm finding:

Vintage/Sportsman: Being '74 and older means I'll need (ok, want) a 250 Mag... more $$$ than I'm interested in at this time.

Post-vintage/Historic: Might be about right for me. AHRMA rule book says '75-'76 husky and '77's if limited to 9" travel. Sounds good. Easy to find, not too expensive.

On the other hand, not really interested in running my 430 in the looooong travel classes. Probably have to ride pretty hard just to keep up in a class of 12" bikes? Looking for something more laid back. Wanna enjoy the old days, wanna ride my scooter, and it's gotta be a husky.

So, what should I build?

 

[Husq.fleet]

When I get my 84 WR250 running again soon I'm going to start on a 72 CR400 project. Doubt I'll ever race it but it'll look cool. I watched the EVO guys, too fast for me! Scott

 

[2whlrcr]

You don't have to run a "mag". Remember, it's the rider not the bike. Just find a 72 or 73 CR250 or CR400. Or you can run a 75 WR400 too. Same rolling chassis as the 74 mag, but with the square barrel 400 motor.

I've got a 74 hybrid. It's a 250 mag roller, with a cylinder off a 75 360 and a six speed trans. So I run the open class.

I had a 78 CR250 also, but sold it, because I like rider the older bike better.

 

[mike328]

almost hate to ask...but what specifically is a 'Mag'..
is it magnesium?...

 

[Picklito]

No, that's a fair question. We've all been Husky fans for differing lengths of time.

Husky made a big step in 1974 with a much improved CR250 including a new lighter engine with magnesium cases... the Mag. Highly sought after for restorations and vintage racing. Usually $$$.

 

[ruwfo]

Ahrma has a good website, if you want to ride slower,then just ride in the
back of the pack. You'll need a 78 or older Husky to race in the non-Evo
class, if i remember correctly. A 1978 250CR is probably the easiest
the bike to race, if your just starting out. I prefer the EVO class
with my 82 430CR, as i like the longer suspension, but go out and
race , just watch out it's additive .

Husky John

 

[mike328]

I am almost as embarassed to post this as I was my question
I think I had one..back in the day..geesh.
I had Husqvarna, Greeves, then went to street bike HD..
now I am getting back into them, restoring a '71 400 (MI)
also have a Bultaco alpina '77..

I now realize what I had...LOL

 

[crankpin]

How about a 360 Mikkola rep?

 

[Picklito]

Sounds great, tell me about one...

 

[crankpin]

Just restoring one now http://circa74.lefora.com/2010/04/22/cranky-hooska-mkii/#post2

I know where there's another 3.

Shame we're separated by a vast puddle

My Mag is also reluctantly for sale, the engine's too small for my manly torso http://www.rodspry.co.uk/husky.htm

 

[Picklito]

My sister lives in London... does that help?

I checked out your link. Frame looks good but doesn't tell me much. You gonna tell or just show me naked pictures? :

What am I looking for in the sale ads?

 

[crankpin]

Yes, this resto is still in it's infancy yet.

Take a look here http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/290/1734/Motorcycle-Article/Memorable-MC-360-Mikkola-Husqvarna.aspx doesn't tell you the whole story though.

There were no stress fracture issues with the ML frame and the engine isn't the brute it's made out to be :devil:

Your sister living in London doesn't make the shipping any cheaper

 

[mike328]

ok..NOW I need to post photos of my 400's process...

 

[HuskyT]

My sister lives in London... does that help?

Question is .... is she your good looking sister? Maybe she can get him to lighten up the shipping!!! LOL

 

[Picklito]

I can get the discount by myself... you should see my legs!

Crankpin - Gonna PM you and get some info about the 360's.