Marque Remarks => Husqvarna => Topic started by: riddlez510 on November 09, 2008, 10:23:12 pm
Title: husky500
Post by: riddlez510 on November 09, 2008, 10:23:12 pm
looking to buy xc500 or wr500 in any con would love to find an ae might be dreaming
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Post by: Husky Parts on November 18, 2008, 08:34:30 pm
Hi, I have a 1984 CR 500 one owner bike that I will sell. Contact me at Husky Parts on 02 95311547 Thanks Fernando
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Post by: husky61 on November 20, 2008, 03:49:15 pm
I saw this bike today.
I Wish i had room for another 500 Husky
Nice original bike and its a CR.
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Post by: Husky1 on November 20, 2008, 06:56:03 pm
I am not certain as to the value of the white "plastic tank" 1984 bikes as opposed to the more traditional pre 1984 look, save to say that the current market place seems to discount these bikes significantly.
Title: Re: husky500
Post by: riddlez510 on November 20, 2008, 07:04:57 pm
wants 5k for it one owner all matching numbers org stickers worth all that just to close to xmas maybe
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Post by: Husky1 on November 21, 2008, 12:10:23 am
Mate, the condition of the engine is an issue.
Title: Re: husky500
Post by: riddlez510 on November 21, 2008, 08:22:35 pm
mate i must misunderstood him he said had blown bigend i just thought it had been fixed nevermind would had to running sweet for that price someone will buy it
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Post by: Husky1 on November 24, 2008, 07:05:39 pm
Hello Mate, if you want roadspeed for cross country events or vinduro, then I would think you are better off with an XC or WR or AE. My CRs are pretty slow in outright speed terms in top gear. Any ideas anyone?
Title: Re: husky500
Post by: Husky1 on November 24, 2008, 07:16:34 pm
In my experience, the main negatives with these "evo" 500 husqvarnas is a lack of braking, quite hard to start, generally temperamental and not very practical for regular use. The CR might be the most sought after now, but I do not think they are the best to live with, particularly if you are intending regular off road and use beyond the racing track. I am tipping vinduro will grow in popularity too.
Title: Re: husky500
Post by: husky61 on November 24, 2008, 08:01:52 pm
We have a number of 500 Huskies.
All very easy to start ,cold or hot when you have the knack.
Very reliable and very , very fast , particularly the XC-500, shit , now these things really haul arse , although its very hard to beat the ride a 83 model CR-500 gives.
Brakes , well most Open class EVO bikes struggle one way or another on the braking side of things
Title: Re: husky500
Post by: fatboycrash on November 30, 2008, 11:09:13 pm
Ha! The Knack...... Go on, fess up Mate. You know what the knack is for cold starting a 83/84 500 Husky? Live on top of a big hill and bump start the thing. Make sure you've drained the bowl if she's been sitting for a coupla weeks because pushing it back up that hill is a world of hurt.... :-) From experience.... :-) FBC
Title: Re: husky500
Post by: bigk on December 01, 2008, 09:29:48 am
The "knack" for starting my '83 XC500 (I don't own the bike now) when cold was 3-4 priming kicks with choke, turn choke off, kick for real and away she goes. No problems whatsoever. 1st or 2nd kick every time when hot. This is standing beside the bike on a crate, kicking with your right foot. Pretty much the same with my CR390 now. Still easier than a 490 Maico in my experience. Cheers, K
Title: Re: husky500
Post by: husky61 on December 01, 2008, 10:23:16 am
That's the Knack.
To easy.
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Post by: Husky500evo on December 03, 2008, 07:19:46 pm
http://www.ddr.net.au/node/859 (http://www.ddr.net.au/node/859) I see that Dead Dog Racing has a WR500 for sale that looks ok . The price seems reasonable as well . Normally , I find their prices are a bit over the top .
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Post by: Husky1 on December 03, 2008, 08:20:18 pm
Thanks for your comments regarding the "knack" Michael. I just wonder about the long term implications on my bones etc of kick starting these beasts year after year.
Title: Re: husky500
Post by: Husky1 on December 03, 2008, 08:24:49 pm
Agreed about the WR500 from DDR. Where are they getting these bikes from, are they importing from the US?
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Post by: Husky500evo on December 03, 2008, 09:10:01 pm
I believe that they are bringing container loads in from the States . But you wouldn't think that would be all that lucrative at the moment , considering the exchange rate . Maybe they bought them when the dollar was good & stockpiled them .
Title: Re: husky500
Post by: evo550 on December 03, 2008, 10:08:05 pm
Just checked out his site, he has some seriously strange pricing $3200 for a 93 kx 125.....and it sold. $5500 for a 93 wr 500 yammie.....and it sold ??? ???, you could pick these things up on ebay for 1/2 that price.
Gotta love that waterpumper Husky 500, if it was black the kids would be missing out on christmas pressies this year, dads just spent all the spare cash ;D
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Post by: fatboycrash on December 04, 2008, 07:09:55 am
Yeah... That waterpumper 500 I've wanted one of those for a LONG time so I've been in and had a look. Your kids are safe mate. She's ROUGH! Basically needs a total rebuild. So for 4.5k large he can keep it. ;D Unless I have some massive windfall in the v. near future... Santa? Santa did ya hear me? Santa....??
Title: Re: husky500
Post by: Husky1 on December 04, 2008, 07:50:20 pm
Yeah, you see some pretty nackered husky's on US epay. I submit that some bikes may not be "sold" when they are indicated as having been so and if sold, often for well less than advertised. I have seen proof of this.
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Post by: Husky1 on December 04, 2008, 09:03:14 pm
Hey, should'nt that DDR watercooled CR500 also have an Ohlin rear shock, as apparently it is some aftermarket brand?
Title: Re: husky500
Post by: Husky500evo on December 04, 2008, 10:21:10 pm
http://www.ddr.net.au/node/632 (http://www.ddr.net.au/node/632) Looks like an Ohlins shock to me . Just has a different sticker on it . I think that the sticker reads Devol . Didn't they make aluminium radiator guards ?
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Post by: Husky1 on December 05, 2008, 12:41:36 am
Nah mate, that is not what he emailed me.
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Post by: evo550 on December 05, 2008, 01:01:03 am
That's an ohlins shock alright, and as 500 evo said it's just a devol sticker. They made aluminium bits for off road bikes, rad guards, disc protectors, bash plates things like that.
Title: Re: husky500
Post by: evo550 on December 05, 2008, 01:03:30 am
Might go for a look today 'cause i think fatboy is trying a bit of "reverse phycology" on me.
Title: Re: husky500
Post by: fatboycrash on December 05, 2008, 08:44:22 am
Ha! If you buy it, can I have a ride please Mister? Please Mister? Please Please?? Honestly if I did have a lazy 4.5k I would buy it. But it is pretty rough.... FBC
Title: Re: husky500
Post by: gmm on January 18, 2009, 10:37:40 pm
hi. i have a '84 wr500 which i am interested in selling. The bike has had a ground up re-build and has had approximately 2 hrs running since. It has cr500 forks and shocks. Motor and gear box has been completely re-built. Bike is located in Cairns, asking price $6500. Photo is attached. Regards
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Post by: PJR on January 19, 2009, 10:45:39 am
I've got an '83 CR500 Husky stored in a mates shed in Los Angeles waiting for some more stuff to join it to make the shipping as cheap as possible. I paid $500 for the bike in pieces with Simons forks which I onsold for a grand making it a really good deal. I got the bent original front end with it so they're now on the bike so it can be wheeled around. With the $500 profit from the forks I bought a C&J flat track roller to suit an XL/XR500s. The nickel and Ceriani forks are rusty but it's got a Barnes spool front wheel and for some reason, a Champion tank and seat. It's rough but will scrub up with a bit of TLC. I got a spare Husky XC 500 engine with CR500 so I may see if it'll fit the C&J for a bit of dirt track action in the future. Not a bad deal for 1000 bucks total outlay.
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Post by: jghusky on February 01, 2009, 01:37:08 pm
I've seen that husky500.I't a great looking bike, well worth the money.
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Post by: Husky500evo on February 19, 2009, 10:39:17 am
I was browsing through a French website recently & came across an image of a modification that had been done to a Husky 500 cylinder , by a French Canadian guy in Quebec , to fit a Maico 490 style decompresser . This mod would be very helpfull to guys that are having trouble starting their 500 Husky or for guys that are a bit soft , like Harro , for example ;D . I read ( although the translation is a bit hard to understand using google translate ) that he originally tried the decomp. in the head , but it let too much of the charge out & wouldn't allow the motor to start . He eventually fitted the decomp. halfway between the level of the top of the exhaust port & the top of the liner , which would reduce the compression by about one half. I'm sure that there would be some other sort of decompresser that you could use in the head that would be more restrictive & only let a small amount of charge out though . I was thinking of doing something similar to my CR500 , as I have changed my primary drive ratio by using a fourstroke clutch basket , which has more teeth on the ring-gear (& less on the primary gear) . This gives me more revs of the motor through the stroke of the kickstarter , but also obviously requires more force to move the kickstart lever . It also gives a fatter spark when starting , because the flywheel is spinning faster .
Title: Re: husky500
Post by: ZundappGuy on February 19, 2009, 11:30:33 am
My friend was a Maico dealer and installed many Maico decompression releases to other brands of Dirt Bikes. Mainly water cooled Honda CR500. Maico had 2 styles 14mm (1982 and older) and 18mm 1983 and newer. The 18 is a better choice, easier to kick start. I have attached a photo of the 18mm. These are still available in the USA.
Title: Re: husky500
Post by: husky61 on February 19, 2009, 01:00:16 pm
In relation to the maico decompressor ,the stroke or maximum opening position is adjustable.
You must remove the decompressor from the cylinder and the cable from the device to do so .
So if you adjust it you can regulate release.
As a secondary issue , Husky imports were at one stage fitting a vaccuum operated decompressor to the watercooled 360's that had very high compression and were very difficult to kickstart.
Decompressor was located in the head.
We have ordered a couple of the decompressor modules and we are going to give a try.
We will keep you posted
Shoey
Title: Re: husky500
Post by: Brian Watson on February 19, 2009, 05:53:41 pm
Shoey, The decomps that Hans was using are straight off a lawnmower...be very careful as the "bulb" which contains the diaphragm comes loose and the circlip that holds the "valve" will come off and let the valve fall into the cylinder..with the obvious consequences...so don't let Stefan sell you an inflated price one for a 360 when the lawnmower will do...oh..and you must use the inlet manifold for a source of vacuum :)
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Post by: Husky500evo on February 19, 2009, 06:51:36 pm
Also on the French site I was browsing , was an image of some decompressers used on Harleys (?) . Once again I could not understand in the translation what they were talking about , but it appears as if they might be a manual push down / pull up on the blue button ( with no cable attached ?) when starting.
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Post by: paul on February 19, 2009, 07:08:07 pm
there the same as the decomp button on my big husky chainsaws
Title: Re: husky500
Post by: husky61 on February 23, 2009, 01:35:43 pm
Thanks for the advise on the decomp unit.
We were aware of the vaccumm point , but we were not aware of the fragile nature of the decomp. device
I will check it out.
Based on that info I may use the Maico decomp's i have and fit them in the same position as the on the Maico's.
Title: Re: husky500
Post by: 490 tez on March 02, 2009, 09:06:54 pm
;) i just wind it over till tdc then let her up and bang every time (choke when cold but) ;D and here is a free tip dont try this in double pluggers kids :o
Title: Re: husky500
Post by: 490 tez on March 02, 2009, 09:33:47 pm