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

1972 450 cr advice

Discussion in 'Vintage Restoration Projects' started by mung, May 3, 2021.

  1. mung Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    St. Anthony, Idaho
    Would appreciate some advice on this bike. In 1996 a neighbor asked if I liked old dirt bikes , I said sure. Leaned against the wall in his garage was this bike. He bought it new, rode 50 miles, crashed and broke femur and wrist. Leaned it against the wall and didn’t move it for 24 years. 100% original, tires,oil, everything. I have cleaned it up, painted tank, seat cover and foam and little stuff like cables, chain,etc. In 96 it fired third kick. Yesterday got it out and dead moto plat. I am not real big into vintage so now what do I do with it ? It is beautiful to just look at! Original tires( Trellies) still have nibs.
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  2. mung Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    St. Anthony, Idaho
    Here are some pics.

    Attached Files:

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  3. DeathFromAbove My Cat Says AREAR!

    Location:
    North New Jersey
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    70,71 360 8s 72,74 450 73 360 73 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    66 Triumph Trophy 99 ZRX1100
    Ship it to me and you won't have to worry about it any more! Chris
  4. mung Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    St. Anthony, Idaho
    Address ?
  5. Steve-F Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Vista,Ca.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1975 Husqvarna 360 CR GP
    Other Motorcycles:
    1965 Norton G15CS 750
    What a cream puff bike !!:cheers::applause::thumbsup:I'm closer;)
  6. Vinskord Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    400 CR
    If you want to have the Motoplat repaired, see:

    https://motoplatrepair.tripod.com/

    Read thru the testing page to make sure it is the Motoplat - engines and carbs sitting idle for years have their own little gremlins.
  7. DeathFromAbove My Cat Says AREAR!

    Location:
    North New Jersey
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    70,71 360 8s 72,74 450 73 360 73 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    66 Triumph Trophy 99 ZRX1100
    39 Hewson Ave Waldwick NJ 07430

    I been very good so far this year!!:banana:
    Steve I got dibs!!:busted:
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  8. DeathFromAbove My Cat Says AREAR!

    Location:
    North New Jersey
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    70,71 360 8s 72,74 450 73 360 73 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    66 Triumph Trophy 99 ZRX1100
    Seriously they are getting 3-5 grand on ebay to the right guy. Good luck!! Chris
  9. mung Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    St. Anthony, Idaho
    Saw on eBay there is a 73 450 desert master that is 11.5 grand! With followers !
  10. DeathFromAbove My Cat Says AREAR!

    Location:
    North New Jersey
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    70,71 360 8s 72,74 450 73 360 73 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    66 Triumph Trophy 99 ZRX1100
    Yeah, ebay followers want to know if it will sell for that ridiculous price. I once had 15 followers for a kick lever for a honda. Still have the lever, no one could spare the 40$. Getr running and post it for 3800$ I think you could get that. Also I have never seen a 72 450 with a motoplat, but thats just me. Disconnect the kill switch and hang the plug on top of the cylinder and kick it in the dark. Chris
    And what Vinskord posted!!
  11. mung Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    St. Anthony, Idaho
    No kill switch no diff. Serrated washer under right front head bolt - now a little spark about every third kick . Making progress! Next on the list. Cleaned and polished front motor mount plates, bolts and nuts and engine case holes and frame stubbs.
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  12. DeathFromAbove My Cat Says AREAR!

    Location:
    North New Jersey
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    70,71 360 8s 72,74 450 73 360 73 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    66 Triumph Trophy 99 ZRX1100
    So where have you gotten with this bike? Chris