1. Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

‘82 Primary Drive

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by Stephen Abel, Oct 8, 2022.

  1. Stephen Abel Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Wr430
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM 250 xfw
    I have seen different posts about changing the primary drive on an ‘’82 WR 430 to a later ‘84 or ‘86 so as to ease the starting issues on this bike. Does anybody have a lead as to were I may find the required parts? I see HVA Factory has clutch baskets but I suspect in need to find a parts motor.
    thanks.
    Stephen Abel, Oct 8, 2022
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  2. 2premo Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Northern NV
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    98 WR360, 1987 WR430, 1988 XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    Sherco 300, 2002 KTM 380EXC
    if you get a basket get a matching crank gear
    where are you located?
    2premo, Oct 8, 2022
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  3. Stephen Abel Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Wr430
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM 250 xfw
    Ontario Canada
    Stephen Abel, Oct 9, 2022
    #3

  4. 2premo Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Northern NV
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    98 WR360, 1987 WR430, 1988 XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    Sherco 300, 2002 KTM 380EXC
    this side of the pond means shipping is doable
    2premo, Oct 9, 2022
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  5. fran...k. Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    eastern ct
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    420ae 98wr125 2004wr250 others
    Other Motorcycles:
    electric freeride 1993 yam gts
    Yes parts motor but the small gear on the back of the clutch is often not too healthy. Crank gear, clutch, intermediate gear, kicker gear. All in good enough condition. It is the same reduction as the 500xc though the kick start gears changed somewhere around 84. It should be easier to kick through than 500. Be happy if your gears are in good condition.
    fran...k., Dec 1, 2022
    #5