• Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

  • Hi everyone,

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Help!! Considering purchasing 1988 Husqvarna 510 TC

frog

frog

Husqvarna
AA Class
I found a low hour great condition Husky 510 TC. I would ride it in vintage motocross a few times a year. I’m worried about reliability, starting, and parts availability. I’ve owned many 4-strokes over the years. I know the importance oil changes, checking valve clearance. I heard a carb switch can help starting tremendously. Does anybody rebuild these motors anymore. Any help would be much appropriated!
 
The 88 was a better bike, has the better front brake, black tank set up and the better shock linkage from the 87 2 stroke.
The 87s had magnesium cylinders and water pumps, so corrosion is a big factor on those.
Most 88s had aluminium clutch covers and the cylinder was hit and miss until the old ones ran out of stock.
Parts are available, pistons, cam chains and valves.
I have had the 86, 87 and 89, all brought back from being dead..
Fun torquey bikes and change the oil after every ride.
 
condition, condition, is all i can add to Steve's comments.

Parts are available, but our hobby is see a big spike in prices, so the better the bike & if owner has a spare
parts tucked away grab them too.
 
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