OzVMX Forum
Clubroom => General Discussion => Topic started by: 80-85 husky on May 14, 2014, 08:49:18 pm
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some interesting commentary with this one....the extent some people go to sell a bike :o
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Yes, this bike is well known to Swedish enthusiasts on this forum and there are links regarding the last times it was listed unsold on epay. I understand it to be a US import, no known competition history or competition preparation and that an asking price that seemed equivalent to three Maico Mega 2 may have put people off, but stand to be corrected if others, including the owner can fill us in.
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Pity his facts are wrong. Still a very hard to find model.
K
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Pretty sure history is something like this: Was imported from USA by a chap who worked in customs?? Current owner has owned it from soon after imported, quite a few years ago now and has tried to sell it for serious money without success. It has had minimal use since imported, but maybe current owner can fill us in?? Would be great to see it used in anger on the track.
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I vaguely remember the press at the time discussing unusable, out of control power delivery! doesn't read like that in his ad.... there are quite a few on café husky in various states of restoration which is great for such a short run model. so he's dreamin I guess....doesn't interest me at all but I thought the narrative might amuse the forum... ;D
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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1983-Husqvarna-500-XC-Motocross-/231224932003?pt=AU_Motorcycles&hash=item35d61476a3&_uhb=1
Another one for sale
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That's the Trooper Lou coffee table special, he started at 10K and is wending his way down to "its not worth selling"..... nice job on the bike except for the rims... if he had std rims he would have got 10 k for it (yeah right!)
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Nice bike the 82.5 silver streak , great power when tuned properly.
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More rideable with a smaller carb fitted as on post 82.5 500 models??
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Yes, this bike is well known to Swedish enthusiasts on this forum and there are links regarding the last times it was listed unsold on epay. I understand it to be a US import, no known competition history or competition preparation and that an asking price that seemed equivalent to three Maico Mega 2 may have put people off, but stand to be corrected if others, including the owner can fill us in.
So are you saying the seller is wanting 20-30k for this bike?? I don't know anything about them so just wondering....
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l considered buying that bike form the original importer for around 5,000-6,000 from memory, managed to purchase two others for less however cosmetically challenged though both are riders. The bike in question is mostly original and is a rare model any where , it is considered to be the QUINTERSENTIAL LATE MODEL SWEDE MARK. RIDABILITY IS ONE THING AND COLLECTABILITY IS ANOTHER,I who hope it sells and the person who gets it appreciates it for what it is ,a true classic , regards Jimbo
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Agreed Jim. On these forums, we know of maybe five in Australia that I can think of including your two and this one, so Aaron is not far out in his estimate.
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I have one here in Queensland ,it is all original and I find it is great to ride plenty of bottom end plus top end. It came from the original owner in the States about four years ago it cost me $2500.00 US then.
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I have one here in Queensland ,it is all original and I find it is great to ride plenty of bottom end plus top end. It came from the original owner in the States about four years ago it cost me $2500.00 US then.
Okay I'll give you $3K for it Jeff :)
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From a racing perspective, most people run 83 and 84 Husky 500 probably because they fit better into the category for less outlay? Maybe brakes and frame/fork angles are better suited too and less over fueling with smaller carb?
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More of the 83 /84 models around , my 83 XC has the same motor but WR six speed box. Simo NO!!
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You have to love Models with myth , The reality is their buckets of shite for racing and yes I have ridden them. One of my local club members had one plus XC 500's and would always protest that he could not holeshot on our baked out start straight back in the day. He finally worked out the problem.
I will say the same about the 81 KTM 495 which had the about the same HP plus related problems. Simply answer back in the day no tire could the power down. Fun for one lap and if thats your thing I get that , Power is fun and addictive. Everyone should ride at least one of these in there lives, Grin yes win no.
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Simo NO!!
All good mate .. I still remember what you told me and to be honest .. I don't think I have the patience to own a Husky :)
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huskies won a huge amount in the 70s and 80s in off road racing... maybe not mx, but I don't think you can say theyre all shite for racing! even the autos won, although they ate themselves and all the parts you throw at them.
the 500 huskies aren't great but then again which two stroke 500 is? - a 84 cr500 honda is not my cup of tea or a yz490 for that matter
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I'm working on Gally's 81 465 that he won the title on, it has a Dunlop 5.10x18 on the rear, interesting thing is they use to "fly" out the "works" tyres from the States for his/there's [Yamaha Australia] bikes to race on every couple of weeks.....and the tyre that's on the bike is like nothing you could buy over the counter....I don't think the Factory guy's had the same lack of traction problems all us wobblers had....the same stuff still goes on today.
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most of Husky'ies open class titles were won on the 390 which is an ideal motor, something most people can open up a bit without getting into strife... but the top 10 demanded "more power" so husky answered and stuffed everything.
but one thing we are all in agreement on...nothing like watching the top boys wring a 500 out! ;D
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Bids were $4k-$5k, so Jim's $5k-$6k in a stronger market was not far away.
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Relisted on eBay and also unpriced (swap/trade) on Gumtree but with below comment.
WILL SWAP/TRADE FOR NISSAN PATROL UTE GQ/GU or LANDROVER DEFENDER UTE TO THE VALUE OF $12,000.00.
Me thinks the market is not ( never was) at $12k for this bike. What was it Darryl Kerrigan said....... ::)
Still a very nice unrestored example and would be nice to own. It's never going to be bought to be a race winner so it's price is more aimed at collectors. $6k would be where it sits I reckon in this market that is cooling down.
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Yes, seem to recall asking well into the the figure prices in the past. Most of those that were keenly interested in it last time offered have since bought or imported a better one for around or less than half the asking price.
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tell im he's dreamin....