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

1971 Titanium Husky

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by 2premo, Jul 4, 2022.

  1. 2premo Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Northern NV
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    98 WR360, 1987 WR430, 1988 XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    Sherco 300, 2002 KTM 380EXC
  2. Vinskord Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    400 CR
    "Of course, as with all motorcycle sales, he had seller’s remorse and decided 15 years later to track down as many 1971 parts as possible and build a replica of his Ti Husky. Here is a brief synopsis of how Lars built the bike you see on these pages. (MXA Jul 7, 2022)"

    What museum did he sell it to 15 years ago?


    "(1) Frame. When it came time to build a replica of his 1971 titanium frame, Lars could not find anyone who could manufacture a 1971 Husky frame out of titanium. Disappointed but not deterred, Lars got a 1971 Husqvarna chromoly frame and did all the 1971 mods to it. As a finishing touch, he had it painted to look like titanium. (MXA Jul 7, 2022)"

    So the Lars bike is a replica - not a Ti frame? So... where is the original?
  3. 2premo Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Northern NV
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    98 WR360, 1987 WR430, 1988 XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    Sherco 300, 2002 KTM 380EXC

    these are all good points, hope we learn the answers one day
    if somehow it shows back up and he gets it back, how cool would that be
    I think people could make the titanium frame but the cost might be through he roof, don't really know either way
  4. Fritzcoinc Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Cypress, Texas
    There were two TI framed Huskies in Friendswood Texas on the H&H Music MX Racing team. One was a four speed 400 and one was a five speed 450. Track down Steve Hackney for details. Both bikes were raced by his father Clint Hackney.
  5. glangston Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Gardnerville, NV and Mammoth Lakes, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 Husqvarna TE 310
    Other Motorcycles:
    2012 BETA 350 RS
    My friend George had a lot of Husky frames up there in the loft from over the years