1973 Husqvarna WR250

Here's my 73 WR250 the day I brought it home.
I have just begun to dissmantle it and will only be doing a light restoration on it, as I will be racing it hopefully in the spring. So far I have a set of Metzlers, new seat cover, number plates, new (different) exhaust, footpegs and fenders. The motor is near completion and should be ready soon. Having trouble finding a new gray clutch cable.

Here ya go for cables

http://www.vintageviking.com/cables.html

You MAY need the barrel ends that are soldered in with silver solder..here is where ya get barrels.

http://cyclewareables.com/pages/cable_parts/cable_control_parts.htm

Thanks Mike,
Progress so far: Disasembling bike, Stripping tank and De-rusting tank. So far I removed over one pound of weighed rust from the tank. Even still I'm surprised how much the tank weighs dry. This is my first Husky so I'm taking my time.

Gord... I also started a thread on rust removal from steel tanks.. Alot of people have chimed in. Not sure if you saw it, but may have some 'tips' for ya...

I saw that Mike and chimed in myself. I will be trying the Metal Rescue for this tank.

Gord...Great, wasn't sure but keep us posted.. Its so friggen cold here I haven't been working much on mine.. I need to rinse the tank out to get all the premix stuff out.. the gas has pretty much evaporated...so now I have just oil (not alot maybe a couple ounces in the tank) BUT because of the cold it has the consistency of "honey"...LOL.
well maybe not that thick, but ya get my point...
Come On summer.

More progress this weekend. Lots of bead blasting ahead of me.

Gord, are you going to paint the frame/swingarm etc.. Or Powdercoat.

I am going to paint this frame and swingarm. Not going with traditional colors though. If I like what I see, I'll powdercoat it after the season.

my frame was painted... much easier to 'touch up'/ I have a couple areas I'm going to airbrush - touch up this summer

Probably a stupid question, but just took the rear tire off my 73 and noticed there wasn't a rim lock. Then I noticed these pins on the inner part of the rim.
Stickers on the rims say Hi-Point and they're aluminum. The pins are pretty sharp and left a hole in the tire bead. Funny thing is, they are only on the inside. You can't see them from the outside.
Is this standard procedure for these rims?
Anything wrong with leaving them there and using a rim lock also?

I have seen 'screws' used as rim locks..my bultaco has the holes in the Akront rim where they ONCE were.. they got lost thru the 30 somthing plus years ie; kicked into some concrete crack, drain, under a workbench years ago..so I'm using rim locks now.. Yours seems like a hybrid- built in rim screws. But I have never seen them

Gord....I just inherited a 1973 WR 250....I want to restore it....I live in the US but would appreciate any advice on where to start and good places to buy parts.

PM sent Will.

I recall from the 70's that HI Point rims were sold with the pointed pins in place of rimlocks. It was a popular enduro/ISDT setup for quick tire changes

Thanks guys, I think it will be ok to use the rim lock along with the pins.
I was also lucky enough to find this tank to help complete my project. Hell, I don't need to bother de-rusting my tank. I'll just buy this one!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...599834&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME:B:SS:US:1123

Whoaaaaaaaaa...I need to rant... The price on that tank is outrageous... the advertising is a joke.. the gas cap is worth its weight in Gold?....Please... here is one for $40.00.. & that may be a little bit high... http://www.vintagehusky.com/parts9.htm

sorry, I don't mean to rain on the parade..but the price he is asking seems just 'wrong' and affects all of us. When these price gougers actually get their prices asked..then the next guy thinks he can do the same. Generally the next person sells an inferior part BUT THINKS hey!!!.. that other person got $$$$ so should I.
Look at that tank, it looks like it has tape on the petcock stem and (I think on the cross-over tubes)...
I suspect it has been restored.... funny how there is no interior photo.
I am a skeptic, I have a restored bike/ tank & ITS great... I'm not knocking restorations...I just know that my restored tank cost ALOT less than what he is asking..

Ok I'm off my soapbox
you can flame me now if I got outta line..

Even this one is high. Looks good until you see the right side.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1973...p5197Q2em7QQcategoryZ35604QQitemZ230581474365

Hi Gord. I'm restoring a 1973 WR 250 and noticed you were getting a new exhaust. I was wondering if you were selling your old one, or is it in pretty bad shape?
Thanks........Steve

The only usable part I have is the pickle silencer. I bead blasted it and it's in excellent condition, but I'm going to hold on to it for now.