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Husqvarna / Re: husky on ebay true or false
« on: November 05, 2008, 09:17:55 PM »
I own a 1980cr 390 and my bike runs a wr 430 standard piston on a original liner no worries .regards jimbo
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Husqvarna / Re: 74 400
« on: October 24, 2008, 09:39:41 PM »
Peter when you converted the top -end from piston-port to reed induction how much modification was required to the inlet track on the rear of the pistion ? also did you have to replace the original reeds? Regards Jimbo
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Tech Talk / Re: Wet Abrasive Blasting - any takers???
« on: October 21, 2008, 10:58:46 PM »
I owned a garnet wet blaster when I was in buisness which I used mainly on stainless steel.The process is very succesful on any material either ferrous or non ferrous,care must be taken not to cross-contaminate the glass media . The blaster was able to creep up on areas that require a fine go over and strong enough to rid a barrel of all coatings within 10 minutes . The satin finish is non porrious unlike glass beading and a corrosion inhibiter in the solution inables ferrous areas like a cast liner in a cylinder not to oxidize after treatment . 20k you say I can recall that the area inside the cadinet was about 1metre sq. and after some use the media lost some power I think that unit was @ 15k in 2001/2 and Iloved it . regards Jimbo.
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Competition / Re: CASTELLA VINDURO (JUZ’ PLACE) SEPT 28TH
« on: October 21, 2008, 10:29:40 PM »
What a blast! lots of great acton shots ,sorry that I have forgotten the photographer name but she has done a fantasic job and she also rides top job - just a hoot of a time -can'nt wait for another crack. Regards JIMBO.
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Husqvarna / Re: 73 RT360 Husky
« on: October 05, 2008, 08:35:10 AM »
So Ture! Rob,they may be the poor brother compared to the other models but they are very much a Husqvarna.hey as a vinduro mount they would be my choice for a early 70 ride- you've got me thinking about pulling the old beast out the shed. Regards Jimbo.
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Husqvarna / Re: 73 RT360 Husky
« on: October 04, 2008, 06:53:32 PM »
I have one , while it is built with Husky quality it is a tad on the slow side and is in need of a diet,they are not known as [rt road turkey for nothing]The rear wheel set -up while quite clever weighs a ton! , with the use of parts frrom motocross and enduro models a performance gain would inprove the bike ,ie carby-intake , exshaust, plastic, fenders,alloy tank ,alloy wheels .etc. Regards bJimbo
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Competition / Re: CASTELLA VINDURO (JUZ’ PLACE) SEPT 28TH
« on: September 29, 2008, 08:42:45 PM »
Came home high as a kite Juz had reconfigured the course -what a blast ! the ferntree section just got better as the day went on ,my big black Husky 390 got a serious workout[the airfilter is beyond salvaging.]The event was a great day out ,thanks for the efforts of Drakie, Juz and all the other people [good on ya Ray]who surported the day.Finished riding @ 3.45pm -rode the arvo after the presentations with MY MATE FITZY -we just cruised and soaked -up the fantastic layout . 80 RIDERS -SORRY IF YOU MISSED IT .REGARDS JIMBO.
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Husqvarna / Re: BIG Ks 1980 cr 390
« on: September 29, 2008, 07:39:53 AM »
Hey Big K;you just kept motoring all day ,what a blast ! your right about the 390s mine went fantasic all day aswell,the event was a ripper-can not wait for a 4 series in 09 .regards Jimbo
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Competition / Re: Black Duck Vinduro
« on: August 07, 2008, 08:41:41 PM »
G'DAY , GO TO LINKS AND ONTO THE CLASSIC CLUB PICTURE PAGE FOR A WRAP OF THE EVENT . REGARDS JIMBO
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Husqvarna / Re: 1984 240 WR bush turkey
« on: May 02, 2008, 07:16:37 PM »
Hello . Betor in 1984 made some rear units to the Husky spec . ,they look like ITC ohlins in every way. In my opinion with post 80 Huskies when pricing look at the cycle parts , if the piviot come rear engine mount is worn you can back it that the rest of the bike has been flogged.Pay attention to crankcases lower frame tubes ,kickstarters[high ware]etc .Plastics are affected by storage as much as use and are replacable ,repairs to components blow-out big time if your resources [stock] are limited .From your discription I'd say @$800.00 would be good buying for a runner , parts flow through model to model on alot of hardware, remember buyer BEWARE1! Regards Jimbo.
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General Discussion / Re: Stolen Husky CR 400 (Magoo's Race Bike)
« on: April 28, 2008, 10:26:34 PM »
Pete made mention of the Vintage Modificaton ,visually this is the rear downtubes runnig between the top rear shock mounts and the pivoit, these tube will have a dogleg offset only visual from behind the mounted rear number plates -this modification on a Mk frame is a indicator of Pete's bike along with the damage to the rhs crankcase above the output sharft. - If this 400 was parted out all cycle parts fit huskies no mater size of that era. regards Jimbo.
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General Discussion / Re: Stolen Husky CR 400 (Magoo's Race Bike)
« on: April 28, 2008, 09:42:28 PM »
Sad news indeed ,I spoke to Pete on the phone this morning and he seemed typically upbeat. Peter's well known throughout Oz and for that mater the entire World in Husky circles ,he is as stated earlier is recognised as one of the premier collector 's and restorers of the mark and his bikes are a credit to his passion. Shit all this talk of bikes being nicked has put shiver up my spine. Regards Jimbo
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Tech Talk / Re: alloy tanks repairs
« on: March 24, 2008, 06:15:03 PM »
Paul, splitting a maico or Husky tank is easily done, make sure that the tank has been rendered non flamable [ including fumes ] ,a good flush with water and the use of a inert gas whilst cutting are my preferred methods.The inside will come away from the outer with not much fuss ,personally I use a small handheld grinder with a cutoff disc [don't go for a 1mm thin blade here] and whilst in a seated position I hold the tank between my knees and shave off the fused weld seam, then I pry the two components apart . In the past if the tank is really bad I have even cut the outer shell in half , having said that panel beating can usually be achieved without doing this .Once completed simply tack the pieces back into place and balance weld back together allowing for thermal expansion .Regards Jimbo. ps, remember that fuel and ether heat or sparks are a mixture for disaster if safety measures aren't employed .
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Husqvarna / Re: shocks/oil height
« on: February 20, 2008, 09:04:11 PM »
Mick,I'll look forward to banging bars with another HUSKY THIS SEASON you will find Mk series Huskies a different ride to your neutral handling Maico,Regards Jimbo
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Husqvarna / Re: Piston kit for a 73 WR450
« on: February 08, 2008, 07:21:12 PM »
G'day , a 72/4 400 kit will not fit ,try a rt 360 kit as they are the same bore and crankcases style set-up with a smaller stroke . [PLEASE NOTE THAT A 450 PISTON HAS A 20MM PIN AND THAT A 400 USES A 18MM PIN ALSO THE CROWN HEIGHTS ARE DIFFERENT]Regards Jimbo.