• Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

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Classic?

motomanic

motomanic

Husqvarna
A Class
Hi, I ride a modern Husky, but have desire to own a Classic Husky, reason being , that a Motorcross bike, should be easier/ cheaper to refurbish, as I don,t have any experience of this (but do have a mechanic, endure riding friend) .
I would like to ride classic events, and a bike that should long term go up in value.
I have been looking at a 73' 450 cc, and a 390, about 77'.What is the most desirable, and easier to get parts for.
I hope you got the jist of what I'm after here, opinions please.
 
The 390 is somewhat easier to find parts for as long as you stay away from the Auto. I am not sure about the division of classes but a good chance the 390 would fall into competition with newer Husqvarna models as the twin shock, air cooled, drum brakes, were on Husky CR models until 1983 and until 1985 on some WR models. If you want the 1973 vintage I think a 400CR would be a better choice than the 450
 
I would look for a bike that is refurbished or in real good running condition. This will save you money and more time to ride. Just my opinion.
 
For me i'd go with a 250, there much easier to start then a Big bore, for someone just starting out in Vintage . Also something to think about is,
how tall you are, the 80's & up Husky are quite tall, so if under 5' 9" i'd go with the older models. Good Hunting & i'd agree with Daniel508s
i'd look for the best bike you can afford, nothing worst then having a old bike you can't start & enjoy.

Husky John
 
Thanks for the input, both bikes were on Ebay,seperate sellers, and the same buyer snapped them up at the last minute, so I'll keep looking, incidently can anyone tell me do the early models have the capability to wire up lights/brake light?
I would still welcome views on models to buy or avoid.
 
I've heard good things about the 360's in terms of smoth managable power but parts are nowhere near as common as 250, 390, 400, 430. I own a 82xc 250, and it suits my riding style and age. Being 6'6" and left footed, love the tall seat height and coupled with the Outlaw Racing Products extra tall bar mounts, ergonomics are good, if I could just lower the footpegs or add a couple more inches in seat padding to create more space between pegs and seat top would be good. The XC's come wired/ready for headlight/brake light install.

It's hard not to love the old twin shock huskies, buy what you can afford and what appeals to you. Unless you are really liking the idea of complete rebuild, make sure it runs and shift threw the gears no problem.
 
Good to see someone else has been bitten by the classic / twinshock bug. There is so much fun to be had, with less hassle than the moderns IMO.
As said above, you will fall into "Classics" if you race a 73 model or older. Anything newer will compete with the usual array of twinshocks.
Where abouts in the UK are you ?
 
If you buy a CR model you would have to purchase a WR ignition to run light. If that is your intent and want to race just for fun(recommended) you maybe should look into buying a WR model instead of a CR in the 72 - 73 year range. The only differences to speak of between CR and WR then was transmission and ignition. The frames and suspension were identical and the engines on the CRs(stock) were identical with the WR with those exceptions noted
 
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