YZ465H or YZ250H as an Evo bike

[80-85 husky]

the 390 husky was the softest easiest to ride big bore in the day. it will be as easy as a strong 250 to ride and will suprize on handling and suspension. we didn't see many out here but O/S they were at the pointy end a fair bit. talk to bigK, he might have one lying around and the money could be a lot better than some figures seen here all ready. mtbw

[skypig]

the 390 husky was the softest easiest to ride big bore in the day. it will be as easy as a strong 250 to ride and will suprize on handling and suspension. we didn't see many out here but O/S they were at the pointy end a fair bit. talk to bigK, he might have one lying around and the money could be a lot better than some figures seen here all ready. mtbw

A number of people have been recommending Euro bikes.
They lack the nostalgia appeal for me, as I always raced Jap bikes in the day, but that's only one factor.

Some Suzuki and Yamaha parts are still available new from this era. What's the story with Husky parts?

[80-85 husky]

Parts supply is very good. nearly everything is available NOS or excellent repro by dedicated husky nuts. check out husqvarnaparts.com and HVA Factory to see whats about. Café Husky is an international husky focussed forum like Oz VMX with many ex dealers / spanner men and genuine obsessed hoarders....as well as Big K who knows them backwards...

the manuals and tech reports as well as "how to set up your bike" memo's by team riders are all on line for free

there isn't much to a husky c/w a jap bike, only a handful of nuts and bolts hold them together....add Ohlins and quality parts and they are a good thing BUT I get your nostalgia. its what drives us into this life!!

cheers

[bishboy]

I've got a bunch of 465 parts for sale, it's even got matching numbers 

Open to offers around $1000

http://forum.ozvmx.com/index.php?topic=36521.msg354293#msg354293