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Offline Fabulous

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Husqvarna 500 CR, 1984
« on: January 21, 2011, 02:56:06 pm »
This is the first time that I have offered this bike for sale. This is a 1984 Husqvarna 500 CR. Yes, it is the genuine 4 speed motocross model. The engine is only a couple of hours old after a new piston etc. and the gearbox shifts sweetly. Just not getting to ride it enough. Last time was CD 7 the time before that CD 6. This bike needs to go to someone who will give it a regular pizzeling.

One time, firm low price for a quick sale. $5000.
Located in Brisbane, eastern suburbs.



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Re: Husqvarna 500 CR, 1984
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2011, 03:06:48 pm »
nice bike, are the front forks off a latter model ?

cheers
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Re: Husqvarna 500 CR, 1984
« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2011, 03:14:41 pm »
No I believe the forks are stock. They were the longer MX forks. I have a couple of WRs as well and the forks are probably a good 2 inches shorter on the enduro bikes. I have tried to keep this bike as stock as possible.
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Re: Husqvarna 500 CR, 1984
« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2011, 06:34:10 pm »
Nice bike needs a little sorting (IMO 5K isn't a low price for a bike that still needs some work)  Don't see many come up the last big bore Husky. I raced these these in the day and like the 430 better but for sheer terror for 3 laps at CD events they win every time.
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Current bikes. KTM MC 250 77 Husky CR 360 77, Husky 82 420 Auto Bitsa XR 200 project. Dont need a pickle just need to ride my motorcickle

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Re: Husqvarna 500 CR, 1984
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2011, 10:18:35 pm »
Slakewell....I just reckon Fabulous really appreciates your cost free evaluation of his bike. You have a very bright future ahead of you in sales
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Re: Husqvarna 500 CR, 1984
« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2011, 08:05:10 pm »
 ;) I cant sell cold beer on a hot day.
For 5k I like to see it finished a little better (IMO) Saying that the last big bore don't come up often.
If I was being pickier I ask why it has XC seat and not CR. XC had the motorcross travel but WR box.   
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Current bikes. KTM MC 250 77 Husky CR 360 77, Husky 82 420 Auto Bitsa XR 200 project. Dont need a pickle just need to ride my motorcickle

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Re: Husqvarna 500 CR, 1984
« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2011, 09:15:07 pm »
Yeah the seat needs some explaining, but it has a fully floating rear end. What is the frame number? Any history on the bike? Does not seem to be many 84 Cr500 around. The technology was behind the times in 84, so perhaps that is why. Is it a US import?

Hey remember Choc wanted $10,500 for his earlier model US import Cr500. Not sure if he got it and sold it or not.
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Re: Husqvarna 500 CR, 1984
« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2011, 10:08:13 pm »
I have got 4 white frame huskys and they all have the xc colour seat. Nothing more sinister than I like the look of the yellow rather than the blue. This is not an xc. As the ad said it is a four speed and has not got the extra frame loop at the back or underneath. I bought this from a guy in Capalaba(suburb near Brisbane) over 15 years ago. He had painted it bright pink (Im not kidding).. I felt I had to rescue it . The forks are original but after we had them soft blasted I liked the "magnesium-ey, worksy" look of them and left them like that. I dont like the side panels much on this model and used to take 'em off even when I bought a new one in 84 (wr400 twin shock). So ,to summarise, It runs well and it is a blast to ride. I think the price is reasonable but lets let the purchaser decide that not the trainspotters.
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Re: Husqvarna 500 CR, 1984
« Reply #8 on: January 23, 2011, 10:24:56 pm »
Dead Dog sold that beastly looking 85 CR500, but it needed a bit of TLC. 
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Re: Husqvarna 500 CR, 1984
« Reply #9 on: January 23, 2011, 10:56:15 pm »
Saw that ddr bike when it came in. The boys there are at least honest in their descriptions. It did need a fair bit of work.
I guess it comes down to whether someone wants to buy a good runner that only needs cosmetic work or do they buy a shagged thing cheap and then proceed to do it up. There is another recent thread about the cost to do something up. A lot of guys will buy a fully restored weapon for big dollars and enjoy their dose
of "waffle bum*". The other way is to buy a POS and rebuild from the ground up. The journey can be satisfying but the cost can sometimes end up around the same. More if you are talking bevel Ducatis.....
I would like to think that the 500cr is a "all the hard stuff's been done " kind of bike. Bling it up if that floats your boat or just ride it . Thanks for all the comments

* Waffle Bum- "The pattern you get on your arse from sitting on a milk crate in your shed drinking beer admiring the new bike you just bought" :)
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Re: Husqvarna 500 CR, 1984
« Reply #10 on: January 23, 2011, 11:05:34 pm »
Again, I dont know of many 85 CR500 around either. The 2 stroke Husky 500 are a real buzz. Personally I know it is a bit strange, but I like the plastic tank too. It is a bit lower maintenance and I like the look of it.
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Re: Husqvarna 500 CR, 1984
« Reply #11 on: January 24, 2011, 08:18:49 am »
The bike sounds good.

The plastic tanks are usually badly stained on these Husky's. You can scrape the external brown layer off but the tank never gets white again. A perforated MXM sticker kit works wonders and draining fuel every ride helps keep stickers on and protect from further staining. The tank needs both sides of it emptied separately as lots of fuel remains trapped in the LH side.

Blue seats look much better in my view than baby poo brown ;D ;D
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Re: Husqvarna 500 CR, 1984
« Reply #12 on: January 24, 2011, 07:49:29 pm »
Agreed about the blue seats and the plastic tanks being pigs to drain fuel out of. I have had to up end the bike when low in fuel and away from an external fuel source. The 500s use plenty of fuel too.
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Re: Husqvarna 500 CR, 1984
« Reply #13 on: November 08, 2012, 12:41:38 am »
Ok  so I have still got this weapon and gave it a run the other day. A whole lotta fun but I cant really justify riding it once every 2 years. So it is available for sale . Same price $5000
Please,I dont really want to get into further discussions about seats being the wrong colour or why it hasnt got side panels. 
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Offline John Orchard

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Re: Husqvarna 500 CR, 1984
« Reply #14 on: November 08, 2012, 10:39:37 am »
Hmmm looks like it has come down to either a Husky 500 or Maico 490, I better do some homework.
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