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Title: Piston kit for a 73 WR450
Post by: huskyrider78 on February 08, 2008, 09:27:38 am

I'm after a piston kit for a 1973 Husqvarna WR450 (2nd oversize - 84.92). Prefer a new kit or will be happy to take a used just to get the bike going again. May be able to get away with a 1st oversize.
Have tried just about everyone in the States - with no luck. Will take referrals too.
Thanks all (I hope!) - please PM me.
Josh M

Title: Re: Piston kit for a 73 WR450
Post by: YSS on February 08, 2008, 09:30:49 am

Try Fernando at Husky parts in Sydney

Title: Re: Piston kit for a 73 WR450
Post by: huskyrider78 on February 08, 2008, 10:23:14 am

Was one of my first calls! He was really helpful - just didn't have anything.

You'll probably see me at CD5 walking the swap meet with a big WANTED sign around my neck (or some spanners if I see another WR)  ;D

Title: Re: Piston kit for a 73 WR450
Post by: Husky500evo on February 08, 2008, 12:44:19 pm

Paul Stacker from Stacker Motorcycles had some old Wiseco piston kits for '73/ '74 Husky 400s at the CD4 swapmeet, in .060" & .080" oversizes ( which might be as big as the bore size you need for a 450). They were fairly cheap too . I don't think that the old style Wisecos are as good as a Mahle or a new Wiseco prolite piston , but it might do the job. Stackers phone number is 0394599535 & might be worth a try.

Title: Re: Piston kit for a 73 WR450
Post by: huskyrider78 on February 08, 2008, 01:01:55 pm

Thanks Husky500, I'll give Paul a call.

Title: Re: Piston kit for a 73 WR450
Post by: jimbo on February 08, 2008, 07:21:12 pm

 G'day , a 72/4 400 kit will not fit ,try a rt 360  kit as they are the same bore  and crankcases style set-up with a smaller stroke . [PLEASE NOTE THAT A 450 PISTON HAS A 20MM  PIN AND THAT A 400 USES A 18MM PIN  ALSO THE CROWN HEIGHTS ARE DIFFERENT]Regards Jimbo.

Title: Re: Piston kit for a 73 WR450
Post by: bigk on February 08, 2008, 08:32:27 pm

What about a Honda CR450RB piston? I have a standard NOS one, it is 85mm and uses a 20mm piston pin. If you can list the pin & crown height etc, I can compare. It may work.
Cheers,
K

Title: Re: Piston kit for a 73 WR450
Post by: maicoman18 on February 11, 2008, 12:21:39 pm

Could try Rick Horvat in USA. He advertisies in VMX magazine. Have dealt with Rick a long time again and was a fountain of knowledge and very helpful

On the swap meet web page, look for a guy called Frank Mizner. He often advertises husky pistons.
http://www.vintagemx.us/cgi-bin/swapmeet.cgi (http://www.vintagemx.us/cgi-bin/swapmeet.cgi)

And from the AHRMA page, I have kept a couple of phone numbers from guys who regularly advertise husky stuff. The last two numbers did not have names with them but turn up often.

Tom Boyd, 517-349-0326  Michigan

216-486-9075  Ohio

330-995-0245  Ohio

Ed

Title: Re: Piston kit for a 73 WR450
Post by: huskyrider78 on February 11, 2008, 01:03:36 pm

Thanks all who have replied so far.

I will process all the info and let you know how I go!  :)

Title: Re: Piston kit for a 73 WR450
Post by: maicoman18 on March 09, 2008, 10:44:50 pm

huskyrider78
Got the fella's name wrong on the swap meet site. He is advertising at the moment.

"Still have several Husky bikes and parts for sale,
125, 250, 360, 390, 430????
Truck loads
     Frank Risner
Santa Clara, CA"

There is a link to his email address attached to this ad on the swap meet site

Ed