What Husky?

[kenny5000]

Haha,

Im going the Husky because I cant find one of those, not at a decent price in Oz anyway!! As you know im tackling a 78 build but its taking to much time, hence Im now chasing a husky. Guess you can never have to many bike though!!

[Husky500evo]

The Husky 250 were never the fastest bike. What ever you do dont buy one of these.

Hi Slakewell. I have a question for you about the '77 KTM MC5s. I think I read in one of your posts, that the MC5 came out with 10.5 inches fork travel ? I was on the start line of the Coffs Harbour Nats, next to two MC5 KTMs and my Husky 390 seemed heaps taller than them, even with the forks pulled down an inch with the travel limiting spacers installed. So I wouldn't have thought that the KTMs would have had more travel standard, than the 9 inch limit. I thought that the Montesa VB models were the class leaders for suspension travel in 1977, with ten inches both ends. Here is a pic of my '77 VB 250, which is still a work in progress.



I remember reading in Motocross Action Magazine, that they tested every '77 model 250 motocross bike and rated the Monty as the best. In fact I am sure I read that Jody Weisel liked it so much, he kept it as his personal racebike for the rest of that year. I have to go and find that magazine issue.

[Slakewell]

There are very few real MX framed KTM's for 76/77 that I know of, I have only seen two MX models in OZ. Most of the racing KTM's in the pre 78 class are enduro models which had slightly less travel. Mine is an enduro framed bike. I thought the CR Huskies were the longest in 77 but I did know the monties were up there also. I had a VB 360 for while in 90's. More bikes dont fit the 9 inch than do fit. We should stop modifying the bikes and modify the rules instead. I love to see some more Monties out there in pre 78 racing and for sure there almost as good as the kato's. The Kato's also changed thou the model run with different forks so early 77 was different to late 77 etc. Look at two photo's yet both 77 models.

[Maicojames]

Can't say for the 250, but my 390 is great. I did have it in a 76 frame, and was not good. Now has 78 steering head grafted on 77 CR frame, 78 triples, damper rod limiters, 78 OR engine and pipe. I need the bladders in remotes worked. I have an early steel tank that is narrower than the alloy tank, and the earlier upright bar mounts. It helps get weight forward for turning. It's taking some adjustments but it's most stable bike ever, and while it really makes probably a bit less power than the Maicos, YZs and VB360, it hooks up and out accelerates them.

[Simo63]

Can't say for the 250, but my 390 is great. I did have it in a 76 frame, and was not good. Now has 78 steering head grafted on 77 CR frame, 78 triples, damper rod limiters, 78 OR engine and pipe. I need the bladders in remotes worked. I have an early steel tank that is narrower than the alloy tank, and the earlier upright bar mounts. It helps get weight forward for turning. It's taking some adjustments but it's most stable bike ever, and while it really makes probably a bit less power than the Maicos, YZs and VB360, it hooks up and out accelerates them.

Do you race it in Evo class?

[Gippslander]

Hi Slakewell, is this an MX or an Enduro Model?

[Slakewell]

Easiest way is the frame under the tank will be part airbox in enduro and normal frame in MX. Looks to be an early 77 to me. Nice bike all the same.

[JohnnyO]

Can't say for the 250, but my 390 is great. I did have it in a 76 frame, and was not good. Now has 78 steering head grafted on 77 CR frame, 78 triples, damper rod limiters, 78 OR engine and pipe. I need the bladders in remotes worked. I have an early steel tank that is narrower than the alloy tank, and the earlier upright bar mounts. It helps get weight forward for turning. It's taking some adjustments but it's most stable bike ever, and while it really makes probably a bit less power than the Maicos, YZs and VB360, it hooks up and out accelerates them.

Do you race it in Evo class?

I think he rides it in the US's equal to our pre 78 class..

[Husky500evo]

I found the August '77 issue of Motocross Action Magazine, which has the test on the VB250 Montesa. I will post it up in the Spanish section , when I get a chance to scan it. I also noticed , when I did a search on this forum , that there is a thread called " a contemporary view of the VB 250", which had a link to a more recent MXA article. The link no longer works to find that topic, but made me wonder if there is some kind of search feature to find older MXA articles ?

[Gippslander]

all tube = MX, thought so, thanks Slakewell
With a bit of luck will be ready to run in 14 (just in front of the sweep rider  ) in Viper and VCM pre 78

About Huskies, here is a 77 CR250
Was on Marks a while ago and should still be available:



1977 Husqvarna 250CR
Motor has been freshened,new seat cover & foam,new Michelin tires,new chain & sprockets,Mikuni carb,frame painted,stainless spokes,Works Performance aluminum body shocks,new plastics. Race ready,add gas & go.$2200

Martin Carmichael
Maryville, MO.
Email | Website

[oldmxracer]

Can't go wrong with a 77 CR250. I owned one in the late 70's. An MX/Hare Scrambles/trail riding special. It did it ALL well.

[Slakewell]

Gippslander a Lewis Brother Pipe would tidy up your MC5

[Maicojames]

Yes I race pre 78. Last club race combined all post vintage of our skill level. The old girl had no problem pulling away from a YZ 465. They really put the power down regardless of the soil. I know they're not for everyone, but I love it. I really have to rate it equal to an AW Maico.

[kenny5000]

I like the look of the 77 250 CR on Marks, I couldn't find it on there anymore, so may have been sold. Good price I think too!! Any more Huskies out there for sale??

[maicoman18]

kenny5000, where are you located. Might be able to assist.

Ed