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Marque Remarks => Husqvarna => Topic started by: b490 on January 01, 2013, 07:27:35 pm
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Recently aqquired this well used , but complete, runner.
Plenty to do ::)
Would really appreciate any info /links to get hold of some new gold ( colour close as poss to orig) rims to suit
Regards ,
Steve
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Nice, really nice. Special front brake? I like my XC500.
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Special front brake?
KX front disc brake fitted ; ( fortunately with easily removable , clamp style caliper mount )
Standard drum set up, incl in purchase , will be refitted.
Regards ,
Steve
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Steve - Have a look here ... http://www.cafehusky.com/forums/vintage-left-kickers.63/ (http://www.cafehusky.com/forums/vintage-left-kickers.63/)
You may already know the site, but there is a great deal of info, including all the manuals etc.
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You are going to be thrown out of the IT club when they find out you have that but you will get free entry to Rockley now!
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Have been told that this mob have genuine rims.
http://www.husqvarnaclassicparts.se/
Cheers
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B490
So are you going to do a full resto or build a rider?
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You are going to be thrown out of the IT club when they find out you have that but you will get free entry to Rockley now!
;D 490 will still be getting around ...... with a couple of spare plugs in the tool bag (should fit SWM) ;) ;D
Regards,
Steve
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B490
So are you going to do a full resto or build a rider?
Total strip down & rebuild needed for this one Wayne .
Hopefully be a nice, tidy rider.
Regards,
Steve
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That looks exactly the same front brake that Vince Strange used on his 83/84 huskys back in the day.
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Try huskyjunk.com for a set of rims. They are making reproduction units and their stuff is A grade quality. They are also listed on ebay...
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nice machine... 1. download the manual from the website and print it out so you have it on hand... ideal for reassembly. Buy a box of 6mm and 8 mm nylocks...resto is half done already :D
Phil at Husky parts is great, the website has all the stuff you need,
Mick at Bendigo Dirt Bikes is a husky nut as well and has lots of info and experience.
The motor will be like the 490, the handling will be armchair ride....
enjoy the build...
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Buy a box of 6mm and 8 mm nylocks...resto is half done already :D
Funny you should say that....... amongst all the new /repro bits I have bought so far is heap of new fasteners incl 6 & 8mm nyloc stuff.
Progress slow over the past month ; but back into it again very soon .
Should be a tidy rider ; to have a play on at vinduros ;D
Do not see many of these XC500's about .
May be that not too many were sold in Aus , back in the day ? ?
Regards ,
Steve
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The XC was designed for the US desert market. big suspension, enduro gearbox but no compliance over here. only the WR's were complied and the CR's didnt need reg. so not to many xc's about.
a bloke i know was a husky dealer for a short period and his first demo bike was an xc like that one. it frightened the crap out of everyone!
once we tightened the engine mounts up and fixed a whole lot of little things it wasnt too bad to ride.
a bloke bought it off him and i can vividly remember him passing me in a ride (race) at the army base like i was standing still (probably was) then i found him half a k up the track staggering out of the bush where it had cartwheeled him into the scrub! :D
the look on his face was priceless.
a few of us converted our wr's by ripping the spacers out of the shox and fitting the long sliders and damper rods. 13"s of magic carpet ride...
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The XC was designed for the US desert market. big suspension, enduro gearbox but no compliance over here. only the WR's were complied and the CR's didnt need reg. so not to many xc's about.
My bike has an Australian Comp plate fitted ; worded "3/83 XC500" with correct, matching frame No on plate & bike is fittted with longer travel XC suspension .
Previous owner did say that he had bike registered .
Perhaps some of these (XC) bikes were complied for Aus market back in the day ? ?
Regards ,
Steve
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Steve
I had a fully complied 84 XC 250 back in the day, and my current 83 XC250 has a compliance plate as well.
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i stand corrected... husky imports must have done them all :o
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My 82 430 XC has a compliance plate also. Not sure who did it - importer or dealer or owner?
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Notice the Trooper Lu 1983 Husky XC 500 on eBay and Gumtree for $10k and $9.5k respectively. Guess they didn't get the memo about VMX bikes not selling for top dollar anymore ::) ::) It's a nice bike but not worth anything near that price. Be lucky to get $5k I reckon. Never get your money back on the Resto ....but that's not why we do it ;D
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Nice bike ... but a big asking price ...... & no side stand or gold rims.
Regards ,
Steve
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its a bit of a hangover from 12 - 18 months ago when well to do baby boomers decided they would buy the first old bike they used to have. it will be there for a while thats for sure (my thoughts)
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Dealers had blank compliance plates for Huskies and they would engrave the details them selfs when needed, I still have a blank one in my old tool box.
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I had an engraved one on a 1986 xc 250.
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i have brought in 6 xc 500 from the usa from memory,beautifull too ride.is yours a bitch too start?also see for sale ,i have some husky bits for sale including 83/84 bits
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I like mine and seemingly most of the husky gurus here have reported similar feelings, might just be better than a CR500, but yes when cold can be a bit temperamental starting at times. Certainly not a daily ride bike, but great to go for a blast on to clear your mind, or to beat that maico brako on the track.
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Any info on jetting specs from Husky XC/CR 500 owners much appreciated . (staying with 40mm Mikuni)
I had only a brief ride (around factory unit carpark ) prior to purchase .
Bike started easy enough but will need more of a boot with a fresh engine.
Regards ,
Steve
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Start a thread on Cafe Husky vintage left kickers / restoration page. there are several 500 resto's going on with all the guff on how to tidy them up.... Husky parts .com has all the manuals so download the 500 one, print it out so you can work out where all the right nuts and bolts go... You will be on the seat ;D :D
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Making some progress .
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Regards ,
Steve
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The 500 Husky is a piece of cake to start if you fit a decomp device to the head and make sure it gets enough fuel by using a 55 pilot jet as a minimum. Anything smaller and it won't start without throwing some fuel down the plug hole!
For the 40mm carb Paul Rooney recommended
Slide - 2.5
Pilot jet 55 - 65
Needle AA0
Main 370 - 380
Float level 19mm
I run a 38mm carb on my 500 auto and it goes well. Have thought about trying the 40 for more top end but I figure I would only get more hurt!
Resto is looking good :D
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The 500 Husky is a piece of cake to start if you fit a decomp device to the head and make sure it gets enough fuel by using a 55 pilot jet as a minimum. Anything smaller and it won't start without throwing some fuel down the plug hole!
For the 40mm carb Paul Rooney recommended
Slide - 2.5
Pilot jet 55 - 65
Needle AA0
Main 370 - 380
Float level 19mm
I run a 38mm carb on my 500 auto and it goes well. Have thought about trying the 40 for more top end but I figure I would only get more hurt!
Resto is looking good :D
Thanks for the jetting tips .
I have not looked at carb yet.
The bike starts fairly easily ; 4 or 5 kicks cold ; 1 or 2 warm;
New piston & rod kit now here so will be starting engine rebuild in the next week .
Regards ,
Steve
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If you split the cases, make sure you match up the transfer ports for smooth engine performance.
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Frame / body work almost complete.
Engine work now underway .
Full Top & bottom rebuild & decomp device will be added.
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Regards,
Steve
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Wow looking good keep up the good work. :)
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Looking fantastic!
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Looking good but those yellow seats are hard on the eyes ;D US spec was the baby poo yellow with civilized world getting the blue version as I recall.
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I like the yellow!
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I thought...
WR's had black seats
CR's had Blue seats, and
XC's had Yellow seats
But of course only in 1983.
Steve, will you have her ready for Canowindra?
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Interesting point Wayne , re: the '83 Husky seat cover colours
I was looking through an old ADB mag (Jan '83) with articles on '82 Czech ISDE & noticed blue , black & yellow seat covers on the white (WR? ) Huskys pictured at the event ???
Most of the '83 (XC) models (from what I have seen old brochures ,pics , etc ) have the Yellow cover.
My 500 won't be ready for Canowindra so I will be on the IT490 for that one.
Regards ,
Steve
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Yellow is the correct colour
Sensational looking bike , cant wait to have a burn on it. 8)
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Yellow is the correct colour
Sensational looking bike , cant wait to have a burn on it. 8)
Hey Rob,
You and Pete are most welcome to have spin on the bike when I get it finished :)
Regards ,
Steve
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Yellow is the correct colour
Sensational looking bike , cant wait to have a burn on it. 8)
Hey Rob,
You and Pete are most welcome to have spin on the bike when I get it finished :)
Regards ,
Steve
Yellow seat is right, but..........rear guard was mx version... ::)
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Yellow seat is right, but..........rear guard was mx version... ::)
Agree , but I like the look of WR rear guard . ;D
Regards ,
Steve
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A roller now .
Machine work finished .
Paint & reassemble engine to do.
Nearly there
Regards ,
Steve
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Looks fantastic Steve, will we see it at CD?
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Very nice, The 83 huskys are in my top 5, best looking dirt bikes ever made and thats going to be a fine example when finished.
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Looks fantastic Steve, will we see it at CD?
Hey Wayne,
Will be at CD
Hope to have the bike running in 2 or 3 weeks time & get out for a couple of rides to set up / run in & to become a little more accustomed to riding this bike.
Regards,
Steve
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That looks like a bike in need of a mud puddle...... ;)
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Almost there .
Devil in the detail ......getting all the little things right .
Need a few uninterrupted hours in the shed to finish ::)
Regards,
Steve.
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looking good...did you see the pic of Andy HVA on café husky's wr 400?
is that a tls front brake?
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looking good...did you see the pic of Andy HVA on café husky's wr 400?
is that a tls front brake?
had a quick look on café Husky at HVA WR400 .....Nice
TLS front brake on my bike .
Regards ,
Steve
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Grab some white heat shrink tube and cover all your wiring, looks trick c/w the grey stuff.
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Finally complete , only a bit of set up / adjustment now .
A very big thanks to Shoey & Husky Pete for their assistance & advice with the build.........
.....truly enthusiastic & very knowledgeable Husky Nutters indeed ;D
Regards ,
Steve
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Good to see another big beastie back and looking great
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Looks great! Well done.
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Lovely, I'd love to do a CR500 .... one day.
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Fantastic job Steve.
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Fantastic job Steve.
Thanks for your help Wayne , with getting the correct front guard , not forgetting to mention You finding the bike for Me as well :)
Regards ,
Steve
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Very nice job. I'd love to see it with the correct Hella tail light. It would be the icing on the cake! Keep an eye out on eBay for them. I do love the enduro version of the Huskys - especially when the lights work ;D. Makes it easier to sneak around the street on a jetting run ;D ;D
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my lights work ...now....haven't ridden it since starting it to see that they work....
not looking good actually for light longevity......
Honda have the front globes $5 bucks
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Very nice job. I'd love to see it with the correct Hella tail light. It would be the icing on the cake! Keep an eye out on eBay for them. I do love the enduro version of the Huskys - especially when the lights work ;D. Makes it easier to sneak around the street on a jetting run ;D ;D
Genuine Hella tail light would be nice.
I have seen them for sale ; for 105 GPB ( approx. $175 AUD ) :o ....no thanks .
$9.00 trailer job will do ( I fitted a bayonet style globe & socket inside )
Some hand guards to be fitted up & ready to ride ;D
Regards ,
Steve
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looking sensational, what a great job. those tin tank milk trucks look the goods. hopefully it will give you a rush as good as the yammie ;D
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Good work Steve ;).
You ripped through that resto!!
I think you really need a CR500 for your next project (Mrs permitting of course) 8)
MR5oo
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That looks like a bike in need of a mud puddle...... ;)
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Bit of mud on the tyres now , out on a test run today. ;D
Plenty of power / torque but smooth delivery for a big 500 .
Bike ran clean on the jetting I had decided on :
400 main (down from 440 that was found fitted )
50 pilot
#2.5 slide
7DH3 needle set at second clip from top (was set on top clip by prev owner )
Decomp valve is money well spent , makes starting so much easier .
Regards ,
Steve
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Looks great. I run a 60 pilot on my 500. Heaps of fuel makes them easier to start - particularly when hot. Enjoy your ten fins of fury..... or is that only the 82.5 model ;D
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Nice effort, they almost look too good to go and get dirty at this point.
I said almost!
Definitely looks the goods!
How have you found the bit stand?
Which one is it? Ebay find?
Tim #909
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Looks fantastic 8) great job .
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Nice resto work on my second favourite model Husky. They're a great bike....very underrated in my opinion.
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How have you found the bit stand?
Which one is it? Ebay find?
Tim #909
Hi Tim ,
you are asking about the bike stand ?.
Purchased from Ballards ; cost about $189 ; works fine .
Good thing to have in the shed
Regards ,
Steve