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Title: Husky WR500?
Post by: zorroz on July 20, 2016, 11:05:21 am: Could be a good project. If the 500 goes better than the water cooled WR400 it would fly.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Husqvarna-xc500-1986-rare-aus-complianced-bike-suit-it490-buyer-/122025198557?hash=item1c6944c3dd:g:Ju0AAOSwyKxXgsgf (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Husqvarna-xc500-1986-rare-aus-complianced-bike-suit-it490-buyer-/122025198557?hash=item1c6944c3dd:g:Ju0AAOSwyKxXgsgf)

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Title: Re: Husky WR500?
Post by: 80-85 husky on July 20, 2016, 12:00:30 pm: the motor is a noticeably stronger but requires better throttle control to avoid arriving at places in excess of the braking capability / traction issues etc
Title: Re: Husky WR500?
Post by: Mike52 on July 20, 2016, 04:37:47 pm: Very tempting.
Title: Re: Husky WR500?
Post by: cyclegod on July 20, 2016, 05:02:42 pm: I would ask for some close up photos of the water pump, both inside and out, as the cover is made of magnesium and suffers the same issues as CR Hondas of that era.
Title: Re: Husky WR500?
Post by: 80-85 husky on July 20, 2016, 09:47:44 pm: by the 86 models the clutch covers were aloooominum. replacements are available. café husky website has lots of husky info and Phil at husqvarnaparts.com has lots of parts and HVAfactory.com make all the bits phil cant get.
Title: Re: Husky WR500?
Post by: Tony.Brown on July 21, 2016, 03:31:52 pm: Quote from: 80-85 husky on July 20, 2016, 12:00:30 pm
the motor is a noticeably stronger but requires better throttle control to avoid arriving at places in excess of the braking capability / traction issues etc

I'll qualify this by stating that I have never ridden one (I have a 400), from what I read, the 500 is quicker by a fair margin but vibrates like a paint mixer!
Title: Re: Husky WR500?
Post by: zorroz on July 21, 2016, 06:08:22 pm: Quote from: ajcmbrown on July 21, 2016, 03:31:52 pm
Quote from: 80-85 husky on July 20, 2016, 12:00:30 pm
the motor is a noticeably stronger but requires better throttle control to avoid arriving at places in excess of the braking capability / traction issues etc
I'll qualify this by stating that I have never ridden one (I have a 400), from what I read, the 500 is quicker by a fair margin but vibrates like a paint mixer!
I rode a WR400 in the 90's and it was a magic bike that is still ingrained in my mind. ;D
Title: Re: Husky WR500?
Post by: HVA61 on July 21, 2016, 06:59:12 pm: Sensational bike in the day. good suspension , marginal brakes , Easy to ride with plenty of power and ran well in nearly all conditions.
I would love to own it , but at the moment we have to many husky projects on the boil.

Who ever buys and restores it wont be disappointed
Title: Re: Husky WR500?
Post by: evo550 on July 22, 2016, 05:59:51 pm: Quote from: 80-85 husky on July 20, 2016, 09:47:44 pm
by the 86 models the clutch covers were aloooominum.

The 250's in '86 where Mag..
Title: Re: Husky WR500?
Post by: 80-85 husky on July 22, 2016, 08:15:08 pm: 85 failed mag covers were replaced under warranty...knowing husky, the 86 engines were probably made in 85....
Title: Re: Husky WR500?
Post by: Tony.Brown on July 22, 2016, 10:31:05 pm: My '86 had a mag cover, I think they changed for '87?
Title: Re: Husky WR500?
Post by: 80-85 husky on July 23, 2016, 08:19:19 am: has anyone bought that sucker?? there is a clip on youtube of a bloke with a similar 500 and he has just fitted an uptite pipe. she sounds good!