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Marque Remarks => Husqvarna => Topic started by: b490 on December 13, 2015, 01:22:27 am
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1988 WR 250
A few bits missing, coil ; side stand
Forks rooted
Engine turns over
I reckon I might be able to make something of it
(http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt127/scm00/DSCF8886_zpsgf4qy8de.jpg)
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SCORE. I never rode a single shock Husky.
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Perfect VTR bike!
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Excellent buying where abouts did you find it? I'm in the process of building an 87 WR250 at the moment which I purchased in pieces. :o
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sell the forks???
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Love the black Husky's.....hate the Mag waterpump >:(
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Good score, well done
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Yeap, great score alright 8)
Good to see it go to the right home too ;)
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A new set of tyres will cost roughly the same same as the bike!
Lucky man to score any near complete bike for under $500 these days....
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A new set of tyres will cost roughly the same same as the bike!
My thoughts exactly
Yeap, great score alright 8)
Good to see it go to the right home too ;)
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A nice addition to compliment the white twin shockers ..... :D
sell the forks???
No :)
Perfect VTR bike!
Yep :)
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did you buy that from col..
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did you buy that from col..
No ....seller was not called Col
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That's an impressive score!
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They're cool bikes, pity we can't use them in Victorian vinduro's. There are lot of makes & models in "no mans land" here in Mexico.
K
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They're cool bikes, pity we can't use them in Victorian vinduro's. There are lot of makes & models in "no mans land" here in Mexico.
K
This one is good for VTR events :)
(http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt127/scm00/DSCF8900_zpsgcqebhwx.jpg)
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Steve was quicker (and closer) than I was.
:'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
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So that 88 enduro bike is ok for VTR events and my 88 Enduro bike is not. Strange.
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VTR have the more sensible rule of "No rear disc brakes or upside down forks" instead of an arbitrary date cut off.
Tony.
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does that cancel out 83 - 84 ktm's? didn't they have a disc rear brake?
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I don't think so John, I thought it was 87 or later that KTM adopted rear disc brakes, could be wrong though?
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KTM, along with Kawasaki, first brought out rear discs in 1986.
The VTR rules are technology based like the Evo class in VMX is/was. I don't particularly agree, but they don't offend me, and it doesn't really matter for non-competitive events.
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Yeah, I guess that's the relevant point......non competitive.
When things get competitive things get serious.
The whole idea of VTR is for fun, no timed events, more of a social event if I understand it correctly.
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So where would a 1984 KTM 495 fit in? Pre '85, drum brakes (which fit's Victorian vinduro rules) but with USD forks as standard equipment. There are many bikes just outside the rules in Vic (those '85-'88 Huskies) but if you use the no rear disc, no USD forks ruling, it leaves a legit pre '85 bike out in the cold.
K
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Correct. It's their sandpit, they choose where they put the line in the sand.
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True Mick, but it only excludes one fairly obscure model, an includes many more.
Tony.
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I reckon you'd be right to go with VERI Mick. Afterall, those forks are pre85 and that is the only hard fast rule in Vic.
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KTM, along with Kawasaki, first brought out rear discs in 1986.
The VTR rules are technology based like the Evo class in VMX is/was. I don't particularly agree, but they don't offend me, and it doesn't really matter for non-competitive events.
If it's an uncompetitive event, then what difference does usd forks and a disc make? It's just for the ride right?
Just saying is all....
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VERi works under a Pre 85 schedule, as decided by majority vote of club members at the last AGM, so on the face of it a 1988 model would not be eligible. Anyone with specific questions about VERi eligibility should contact the club president or a committee member.
There are other clubs in Vic running vintage enduro events, but I don't know the details of how they operate, though it probably wouldn't be too hard to find out.
Tex
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KTM, along with Kawasaki, first brought out rear discs in 1986.
The VTR rules are technology based like the Evo class in VMX is/was. I don't particularly agree, but they don't offend me, and it doesn't really matter for non-competitive events.
If it's an uncompetitive event, then what difference does usd forks and a disc make? It's just for the ride right?
Just saying is all....
No idea what the reason is evo550, that is where VTR have chosen to, as Nathan says, "draw the line in the sand", their decision as to what constitutes a vintage bike from a modern bike and trying to include as many bikes and members as they can without excluding bikes that are clearly (in their eyes) not modern I guess.
I guess it can be argued what makes a bike modern vs vintage and that will be a subject of debate for many years to come, I don't believe VERI have it wrong, nor do I believe that VTR have it wrong, I'll abide by the rules of the club I choose to be a member of and live with it.
If I choose to ride in Victoria, my home state, I will simply take my "eligible" 1982 PE175, however in NSW I will have the choice of either the PE or my '88 Husky 400WR, or both!
Tony.
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that sums it up nicely
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Sorry for going off topic and hijacking your thread B490....
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Sorry for going off topic and hijacking your thread B490....
Ah, really no worry :)
( Interesting to read the eligibility opinion / comments anyhow .)
Keen to try and get this bike up & running for 2016 vinduro rides .
Need to find more shed time .......not much to spare at the moment. ???
Regards ,
Steve
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Had some spare time today , so spent the afternoon in the shed and got this bike running .
Engine has good compression , also sounds nice & tight.
Cooling system has no leaks. Also removed water pump cover & inspected ; all in good order :)
Now really keen to have this one ready to ride for the new years' vinduros.
Regards ,
Steve
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Now really keen to have this one ready to ride for the new years' vinduros.
Theres enough white bikes now, skidmarks show on white.
What did you ask Santa to bring you tonight mista?
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Theres enough white bikes now, skidmarks show on white.
What did you ask Santa to bring you tonight mista?
;)
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Looks sweet Stevie.
Good score. 8)
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How did you know I just wanted to see that picture again mate?
thanks for that Steve
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Now I can ride a Husqvarna ;D
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Theres enough white bikes now, skidmarks show on white.
What did you ask Santa to bring you tonight mista?
;)
(http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt127/scm00/0ddc1d025988c3d0d3c9d2d0c65581cc1_zpsdf2cgrol.jpg)
You've lost weight EQ
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You've lost weight EQ
Howdy Ted ,
Merry Christmas ......................You old Homo ;D
Regards ,
Steve
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Reassembly begins , :)
be interesting to compare the ride on this thing to my '83 WR250 .
Regards ,
Steve.
(http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt127/scm00/DSCF8925_zpsxdrqcnkt.jpg)
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the steering is much sharper, a great single line bike with brakes
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Great stuff Steve, Im glad I dont have to wait long to see it going around.
Even if it is white.
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the steering is much sharper, a great single line bike with brakes
That is how I would describe my 300 KTM
Great stuff Steve, Im glad I dont have to wait long to see it going around.
Even if it is white.
You will see it circulating , unlike some of the blue bike crowd ;)
Regards ;
Steve
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All coming together now , hopefully ready for the 1st NSW (VTR) vinduro event of the year .
Regards ,
Steve
(http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt127/scm00/DSCF8942_zpsddpf9iz4.jpg)
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Hay Steve Looking Good .
Will you Be Running it in at The Vinduro on the 12th and 13th of March ....
This is a Good example of Low Budget Build and Ride Bike ....
VTR
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Hay Steve Looking Good .
Will you Be Running it in at The Vinduro on the 12th and 13th of March ....
This is a Good example of Low Budget Build and Ride Bike ....
VTR
Aiming to give this bike a run at Dons in a couple of weeks to sort it & be ready for 12/13 March VTR event.
Need to service / prep the big 500 as well , so a busy couple of weeks in the shed.
Steve.
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Mostly done now , a few little jobs to complete .
Wire up the lights , add some hand guards & fabricate a bash plate.
Only a quick spin around the back yard so far , but sounds good. :)
Regards ,
Steve
(http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt127/scm00/DSCF8945_zpsadh3oj06.jpg)
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Congrats Steve - it looks great!
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Top job Steve.....I'll give you $1000 cash for it ;D ;D ;D
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Gotta love the sewing machines, kewel!
K
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Top job Steve.....I'll give you $1000 cash for it ;D ;D ;D
That's double of what Ted would offer ;D ;D ;D
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gotta be happy with that Steve, looks great 8)
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Looks great Stevie!! (pity it's not a CR... 8)
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well done, looks great 8)
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Took the bike for a bit of a ride / shakedown at my good mate Harry "Highpants' " property today .
Suspension a bit too soft , a few other minor adjustments to make , but overall, the bike goes well .
A few little tweaks to this one , then service the big XC500 , ready for Nimmitabel :)
Regards ,
Steve
( Harry trying out the little 250)
(http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt127/scm00/DSCF8981_zpsaik6amzh.jpg)
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Took the bike for a bit of a ride / shakedown at my good mate Harry "Highpants' " property today .
Suspension a bit too soft , a few other minor adjustments to make , but overall, the bike goes well .
A few little tweaks to this one , then service the big XC500 , ready for Nimmitabel :)
Regards ,
Steve
Great stuff mate, just goes to show thats more than what you need to get out there and have a go.
Cant wait to see it drillin some laps at Nimmitabel.
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Love the black Husky's.....hate the Mag waterpump >:(
The black Huskies (at least the '88 models) had already been updated to the aluminium water pump, the earlier bikes were a problem though, my '86 WR400 suffered from that!
Tony Brown.