what would be the best pre78 bike to have.

[huskibul]

  Thats a gem of a ccm firko,i remember seeing per klitland clean everybody up at dungog mx one day on one (73-74'),never forget him mono-ing, crossed-up all the way up the hill they called the staircase,the sound and sight of that will alway stick in the head,after that day the baffles come straight out of my little xr75

[Husky500evo]

In my humble opinion, the best pre '78 bikes are :
'77 RM125B (no contest)
'77 Montesa VB250 or '77 CR250 Husky
'77 CR390 Husky or Montesa VB360
I have had a ride on a nice '77 Maico AW400, but I think that my '77 CR390 is a better bike (and so did the Maico owner). I also own a VB360, which I think is a great bike, but it is totally different to ride than the Husky. The VB360 has a 4 speed gearbox and pulls from low revs like a tractor,with a strong mid-range, but doesn't seem to have much top end power. The CR390 has a six speed gearbox with a broad spread of power with a strong top end. So I think that the Husky is more suited to faster tracks, where the Monty is suited to tighter technical tracks with short straights.  Jody Weisel (like him or hate him), editor of Motocross Action Magazine, rated the '77 VB250 as the best 250 motocross bike of 1977. I don't really rate the Yamaha D models that highly, but I am sure that in the right hands they are a winning bike. They probably have the best forks (along with the Maico) and front brake in the class. It is interesting that the Yamaha is never mentioned when the nine inch travel rule is talked about, yet the specifications on the brochure for the D model says they have 250mm travel at the rear. The travel limit should be ten inches anyway, as there were plenty of bikes made in 1977 with more than nine inches suspension travel.

[SAABCOMBI]

i have just purchased a 77 husky 250 cr, what where they like as a race bike.

[mx250]

Maybe the a modded VA Monty. Apparently became a Vic Champ in '76.

http://ausvmx.ning.com/photo/dinsdales-76-va-montesa?context=latest

[holeshot buddy]

hey mark are you coming to cd 7
if you are bring the vb360

[Nathan S]

i have just purchased a 77 husky 250 cr, what where they like as a race bike.

Dunno about the 77 models, but the 76 ones make you crash a whole lot.

[Husky500evo]

hey mark are you coming to cd 7
if you are bring the vb360

    I would have to be in the hospital intensive care unit, before I would miss CD7. But unfortunately, I don't have room for my VB360 as I am already bringing my Maico 490, Can Am Sonic, Husky 500 Auto and 3 other bikes that I have sold . The VB360 is not completely set up the way that I want it yet and it doesn't have the correct forks or seat on it . I know that Jared from Southwest Montesa has fibreglass seat bases, foams and covers in stock for the VB, but I don't have any of the mounting brackets. If I can't find a good second hand seat , I will just have to fabricate some brackets .
    As far as the '77 Husky CR250 is concerned , I have ridden one and thought that it was really good . So good in fact , that I hunted around and bought a basket case one to add to my list of projects  .
   

[firko]

i have just purchased a 77 husky 250 cr, what where they like as a race bike.

How much do you want for it David?

[SAABCOMBI]

I PICK IT UP TOMORROW.

[Husky1]

Some years ago I went to look at what was being advertised as a 1979 WR250, but when I got there this bike had the small aluminium tank, "Bing" carb, small airbox, "ML" frame and the head light was an added on preston petty. Perusal of the engine number revealed a CR250 and not WR250 number. It was a 1977 CR250 even though the former owner would not agree with me on this point.

[Husky1]

I was pleased to get the former CR250, as my cousin had a matching "ML" frame 1977 CR125 on the property that he bought right in the period in perfect and near brand new condition save for it having been used in anger by the previous owner on the race track from new and it came with various alternative ratios etc. He was not an experienced rider and was S##t S####d of the thing and has only ever ridden it a few times to this day.

[bigk]

Hey Nathan,
Why do '76 CR250 Husky's make you "crash a lot"? I've owned & raced a couple of '76 360's and found them almost impossible to crash (never crashed one), and have always been up the pointy of the pre'78 class. Last raced with no third gear, hard going from 2nd to fourth quickly, still couldn't crash it, still managed to take a second overall. I imagine the 250's would be no different.
Cheers,
K

[NR555]

Following up on my previous post where I reckoned that the best bike for pre 78 (or any class for that matter) is the bike that puts a smile on your face, no matter whether it's a potential race winner or not, this is the bike that does it for me. Sure it's an old school British 4 stroke, it's expensive, it has strange ride ergos, parts are hard to get and when you find them, too bloody expensive but there's something very special about them. As a bonus they're quicker than they're supposed to be and I reckon they look sensational.
If I was cashed up and 35 years years old this'd be my choice.........
                                               

CCM + Jimmy Aird = fast http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6NCiDt1bm8

Just as a sidenote, a modern CCM piloted by Stephen Sword won the last round of the British MX champs, shutting out Brad Anderson (who happened to spank everyone last week at Raymond Terrace).  That can't be a bad bike either...

[firko]

How much do you want for it David?

I PICK IT UP TOMORROW.

That hasn't stopped you in the past mate .

[mx250]

CCM + Jimmy Aird = fast http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6NCiDt1bm8

Fast+Smooth =  .

  Thanks.