OzVMX Forum
Marque Remarks => Husqvarna => Topic started by: Tony Two Times on February 01, 2016, 04:12:11 pm
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So I'm looking for bike number 2. Suzuki RMs are my go to but geez I'm liking the look of some old Huskys. So.........
1. If a bloke wanted to get an Evo 390 which model? CR I assume?
2. Price ranges for a complete project to a rideable bike?
3. Are parts such an issue that if you need a bit to race this weekend you'll probably realistically race next year if you're lucky?
So far I've seen a dunger 78 390 project for a couple of grand. A rideable 390 for closer to $4k and something in the middle that's not quite running for $3k.
Tempted to make an offer on the project and chip away at it to ride next year. But then is it better to buy the goer for closer to $4k?
Help please. I need to spend the money before she finds out I have it and comandears it for the wedding. :-)
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The "dunger" 390 0n Gumtree is actually a '79 WR390, the other "almost race ready" bike is my 1980 CR390 (the best one) from last season & is a bargain for the price he's asking. It's not quite as I raced it but not far off & I'm led to believe the current owner has hardly ridden it & then only around a paddock. There is also a really decent '82 XC430 about to come on the market (my old VIPER class winning bike) which is also just about race ready.
K
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For the riders with an oriental background....
What are the differences between an XC (about to come on the market) and a CR 430?
Motor specs/ratios I'm speculating.
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XC is cross country, WR engine/frame with MX suspension. The one coming up has had a CR transmission fitted so is more CR than XC.
Cheers,
K
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I think CR is - Close Ratio gears {motocross}
WR is - Wide Ratio gears {enduro etc.}
If I am wrong someone please correct me
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Correct djr, but wait there's more.
SC = Semi close
OR = Optimal ratio (although some will say is stands for off road).
Both are mixes of close & wide ratio transmissions.
K
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XC is cross country, WR engine/frame with MX suspension. The one coming up has had a CR transmission fitted so is more CR than XC.
Cheers,
K
So the engine and frame differ from the MX (CR) model?
Sounds like the Huskys had a few options on the ratios.
Like Modern (ish) KTMs. My EXC is 6 speed WR. My SX was a 4 speed CR, now 6 speed CR for Supermoto. (Some guys prefer the 6 speed WR for Supermoto apparently. I carry a box of final drive sprockets.)
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Yep, but not much. WR/XC's make decent MX bikes, CR's are not bad enduro bikes except 1st gear is a tad tall in some situations. CR & XC models are very tall (although not as tall as KTM from the same era), which is problematic for some.
K
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Ok, so what's a "mag" husky?
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I think 'MAG' means 'Magnesium engine cases' but again I am not 100 % sure
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"Mag" is the general term to identify the 1974 CR250 which was the first small, magnesium case engine bike. If you hear CR250 Mag, or Mag 250, they're talking about 1974 model.
K
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So when it comes to the cr husky of the seventies, are there ones a rider should steer clear of, or ones which are particularly desirable? If i was to want to use it that is, not display it.
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What do you want to do with it? Motocross? Vinduro? Trail ride? What era do you want to race it in if at all - pre 75, pre 78, evo? So many questions....so few answers 8)
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They're all good, nothing to watch for. Obviously most want to ride/race the latest they can for the class they want to ride, eg: 77 in pre '78. '73 CR250 has a broader power band than '74 & would probably be easier to ride for most people, however, '74 Mag is the sort after bike. I'm preparing a '75 GP250 for pre '78, 1. because I had it in the shed & 2, I like the lower seat height. I doubt it will be any less competitive than a '77 model.
K
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The Gold Coast WR 390 has been bought (by me). Can't have too many Husky projects.
K
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Oh you bugga!!!! ;D
T.
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Where do you blokes buy your Husky bits from? Plastics, cables, filters, etc, anyone local?.
T.
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There is a very good dirt bike shop near Bendigo. The owner is knowledgeable and experienced in racing and building front running vintage huskies.
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Where do you blokes buy your Husky bits from? Plastics, cables, filters, etc, anyone local?.
T.
In Newcastle, NSW .
http://prime-8-racing.mybigcommerce.com/new-category-8/
Call Mick ; 0459195580
or
[email protected]
Regards ,
Steve
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Perfect timing. Was just about to admit defeat and look overseas on the net.
Thanks!
T.
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Perfect timing. Was just about to admit defeat and look overseas on the net.
Thanks!
T.
Did you try Prime 8 for your Husky parts ? ?
Plenty of bits in stock ready to go
http://prime-8-racing.mybigcommerce.com/new-category-8/
Try the local bloke first ; call Mick 0459195580
(http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt127/scm00/photo%2031_zpsrwoctiip.jpg)
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Café Husky website- vintage left kickers section, parts manuals, ISDE tips you name someone has it. also check out husqvarnaparts.com as phil has good stuff. HVA Factory in England retools lots of hard to get husky bits and has most stuff in stock.
There is a thread on Café Husky called Husqvarna vintage for sale which covers most husky's for sale everywhere.
a few old dealers and guys that Worked for dealers race prepping bikes on board so lots of husky info....or just call Big K
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Thanks!
Been lucky so far. Got the shocks rebuilt locally, threw some number plates on, and went riding.
T.
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that's a husky... 8)