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Offline Slakewell

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In need of new project/bike
« on: April 19, 2015, 04:57:05 pm »
I'm leaning towards something Husky/ would buy a water cooled twin shock 400 in a heart beat.

Whats in the shed you need to move on?
« Last Edit: May 13, 2015, 08:32:48 am by Slakewell »
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: In need of new project/bike
« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2015, 05:38:31 pm »
'84 CR250 Husky here in Bendigo, listed on Gumtree. I did some work on it about 6 years ago, hasn't been ridden much since. I've had a look, it's not too bad but needs the usual.
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Re: In need of new project/bike
« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2015, 04:24:05 pm »
Have a 1984 Husky Cr250 Watercooled 250cc twin shock here,
Low Hour bike , been restored some years ago and a Race Winner

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Re: In need of new project/bike
« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2015, 07:36:24 pm »
Don't know if you found one, but I saw this today and reminded me

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/bendigo-3550/motorcycles/husqvarna-cr-250-1984mdl/1070084268

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Re: In need of new project/bike
« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2015, 07:47:51 pm »
Thanks for posting that, I now think I have made my mind up and will build a KTM 390.
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: In need of new project/bike
« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2015, 04:27:15 am »
What about a Husky Twin Shock Thumper ??

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Re: In need of new project/bike
« Reply #6 on: May 06, 2015, 07:55:54 am »
What about a Husky Twin Shock Thumper ??
Mt memory of them when they were new was they didn't start but were so much better than XR's when running.
What do you have Son?
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: In need of new project/bike
« Reply #7 on: May 07, 2015, 04:49:32 am »
An almost complete one in pieces
It's in ISLINGTON and I can get it out of storage next week

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Re: In need of new project/bike
« Reply #8 on: May 07, 2015, 08:48:46 am »
Im in Brandy Hill for the next few days , PM your phone contact.
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: In need of new project/bike
« Reply #9 on: May 07, 2015, 09:17:21 am »
If you are into the oval thang here is some husky thumper inspiration.

http://www.bikeexif.com/husqvarna-dirt-bike
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Re: In need of new project/bike
« Reply #10 on: May 07, 2015, 11:28:50 am »
If you are into the oval thang here is some husky thumper inspiration.

http://www.bikeexif.com/husqvarna-dirt-bike

IMO wrecked a couple of good bikes.
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: In need of new project/bike
« Reply #11 on: May 07, 2015, 04:11:00 pm »
im loving the 84 510..a real scary monster! has been sweet to run and ride and starts pretty easily and sounds unreal. the 84 wr 400 feels like a 125 when you step down!

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Re: In need of new project/bike
« Reply #12 on: May 07, 2015, 04:42:15 pm »
hey 80-85..what igntion are you running ??.. I have a 83 which has the right way round SEM..it also has a flat slide Mic... I have only just "finished" it off. so only have tried to start it a couple of times... not the easist thing to get going.. only really get one kick at it and then have to do the TDC thing all over again..I have had it running .. but it isn't easy.. I had a 610 many years ago .. and the trick was absolutley no throttle.. but that was also for the pumper carb..
 Any tips..??

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Re: In need of new project/bike
« Reply #13 on: May 11, 2015, 08:32:41 pm »
no idea, haven't even had a look in there? whatever the last guy to touch it is where it is? the cover has three allen screws on the outside.

 my deloorto is sh#$gged and i need a new carb. what size mic is it your running? sounds like your running rich if you have to clear it each time. maybe float is too high?

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Re: In need of new project/bike
« Reply #14 on: May 12, 2015, 01:56:34 pm »
The tree allen screws on the outside is the "inside out" ignition.. so yours is a 1984.. mine is a 83 with  a "normal" SEM..when I try to kick start the bike .. ( it has a new piston/ bore  and guides / valves) it only turns over  about 1 cycle .. if you try and continue and kick ..it is already back on the comp stroke.. and so .. the kickstarter "locks" on compression.. I have no idea what is inside the flat slide Mic.. I did have it apart.. but don't know the numbers.. when it does run..it is very clean..tho the (new) plug is quite black when I took it out to check spark..tells me lots of fuel is going thru when it is running..