Hello. My Name's Steve And This Is My 68

[mike328]

Soak soak soak.... use a mixture of 50% Automatic transmission fluid & Acetone....soak em!

 

[67commando]

Steve, the chain guard is SO hard to find intact! I would love to buy it for my own Commando but you'd better keep it

 

[Motosportz]

Thats an awesome machine. Can hardly wait to see it all done. Keep us updated please. BTW a buddy has a cabin in Packwood. About 7 miles from there is some epic single track, wonder if your grandfather was one of the people who helped maintain and build these epic trails? Might be cool to dig up as much history on the bike, where it was ridden etc.

 

[Hegel]

Been a while. got back into it today. funny how having a friend help out makes things much more enjoyable and easier my friend mike was helping me today (he's in the photo) . i'm much more motivated when i've got a friend helping me out. got the exhaust off, fenders off, swing arm off, rear suspension off, controls off, good day. I dont want to re-use my original wiring. is there a company that makes replacement wiring for these bikes? i'm thinking the sportsman wiring should be the same since it's what the commando was re named in 69 (i think). found out that due to my grandfather racing this bike he'd prepared it by replacing all the nuts with nylock nuts, and galvanized bolts/washers (unless this was done stock).

 

[Larsa]

Off topic, but I just couldn't miss that VW-engine block lying on the floor I also have a pair lying around from restoring old beetles. Beetles were my great interest some years ago, nowdays I only have one left which is my first car ever, now restored. Great to see!

Good luck with the bike restoration!
Thanks
Lars

 

[Hegel]

yep i guess the aircooled mindset runs in my blood. I've got 2 acvw's my dad has 2 and i bought my sister her first car earlier this year (71 beetle). I'm really excited about working on this bike. i'm a bit concerned about the wiring. i'm not going for a concourse restoration just restoring it to as it came from the showroom. i've never tackled a 2 stroke engine before, are they difficult?

as always...

thanks,
Steve

 

[jimspac]

thanks that helps a lot. I am finding there are a lot of resources available but they are not very well advertised with a google search.

would this manual be worth purchasing?

http://www.husqvarna-parts.com/catalog/item/4106636/4739087.htm

Definately if you have never worked on one before and even if you have you would want all specifications and special proceedures

 

[jimspac]

yep i guess the aircooled mindset runs in my blood. I've got 2 acvw's my dad has 2 and i bought my sister her first car earlier this year (71 beetle). I'm really excited about working on this bike. i'm a bit concerned about the wiring. i'm not going for a concourse restoration just restoring it to as it came from the showroom. i've never tackled a 2 stroke engine before, are they difficult?

as always...

thanks,
Steve

Doesn't get any simpler

 

[mike328]

Keep ALL YOUR "BUFO" bolts.... Get them replated!... Having them especially on this bike will be very desirable!... if you plan to use new...please keep those BUFO bolts...(keep them coated with oil) A prospective buyer will ask....the RED nyloc nuts can be obtained on ebay

 

[67commando]

Steve, it's been a while since you posted... How is the progress on your Commando? I've bought some bits and pieces that were missing on mine. Just wanted to see how yours is coming along (I could use a little inspiration).

 

[Hegel]

been dealing with a lot of rust. though most of it is surface rust... my other issue is that i lack funding to restore this in a quick time frame. i was lucky though when i took it all apart that none of the bolts broke. haven't started in on the engine yet. figure I'll get everything else sorted first. its currently in my dad's blacksmithing shop awaiting attention. i did find a putty paste stuff that i hope with allow me to reuse the existing silencer can. I'm hoping it will fill in the pitting. its good to 2400* so temp wont be an issue and with as little riding as this bike will probably see it should work great. i see you are in Seattle. maybe when i am back at my parents house next we could meet up and discuss plans of attack face to face. my parents house is in bonney lake. that always seems to motivate me...

thanks,
Steve

 

[67commando]

Hi Steve,
How is it going with the bike? If you come to Seattle, swing by and check out my 67 Commando. I have a friend who bought my other Commando (a 68 stamp-over) and restored it to better than new condition. I am still working on mine.
Cheers!
Julia

 

[K5PL5]

Off topic, but I just couldn't miss that VW-engine block lying on the floor I also have a pair lying around from restoring old beetles. Beetles were my great interest some years ago, nowdays I only have one left which is my first car ever, now restored. Great to see!

Good luck with the bike restoration!
Thanks
Lars

Haha I picked that up too! Was a VW nut in the past.

 

[dartyppyt]

Awesome build, keep going. Id like to see it finished.

 

[1982 XC 430]

Hello, I'm also a local Seattle guy. For help on your project there is some local help avalable. Motocentre in Yakima has a lot of NOS parts and Service and welth of info for old Huskys. Elledge Husky restoration is a nice guy who knows what He is doing and is located in Monroe Wa. And it looks like You have allready found Husqvarna-Parts . com.

 

[67commando]

How is the bike doing? Haven't heard from you in a while. Just dying to find out how far you've gotten. And if you haven't-you are not alone. I am still searching for bits and pieces to complete mine...