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

1978 390 Auto build

Discussion in 'Vintage Restoration Projects' started by grouty, May 20, 2014.

  1. troy deck Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Republic MO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 250wr 12 cr125
    Other Motorcycles:
    kx65 ty80 rm80 kdx250
    DAMN IT THAT BANNED THOSE IN MY STATE AFTER ONE BLEW UP AND KILLED A COW:lol:
  2. DaveM Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Adelaide, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2001 TE 570
    Other Motorcycles:
    Motorised Bicycle
    :)
    Mine runs on Home Brew Stout!
  3. dumpbear Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Shepherd mi.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    360wr burl rep/74works bike/76360wr
    Other Motorcycles:
    goldwing
    grouty is that the name of the place where you got the fenders i type in vintage dirt bike parts and try colorado and i cant find anything.also to all my american friends is there some place in the US to buy the univis hvi 26 i cant seem to find that in the US either.I am starting my own rebuild on a 420ae i just bought and this info is invaluable thanks.oh and grouty fantastic rebuild your bike looks great!!
    Tom
  4. suprize Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bendigo, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR 400, bike in a box Moto Villa 350
    Other Motorcycles:
    ktm 300
    Grouty is the username of a clever husky nut in england. go into messages and send him a toot.:thumbsup:
  5. grouty Auto Lover ...

    Location:
    South West UK
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    78 390WR, 78 390 AMX, 500 Humph
    Other Motorcycles:
    works 73 CCM 520, another 73 CCM520
  6. dumpbear Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Shepherd mi.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    360wr burl rep/74works bike/76360wr
    Other Motorcycles:
    goldwing
  7. Iveanoldhusky Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Scotland
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1972 WR250 & 1977 360 Auto
    Other Motorcycles:
    Norton 1952 ES2 & 1976 Maico MC250
    Thanks all.....a problem solved !
  8. enduro250z Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Australia
    Do you have details on where to buy this headlight from? Thanks
  9. grouty Auto Lover ...

    Location:
    South West UK
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    78 390WR, 78 390 AMX, 500 Humph
    Other Motorcycles:
    works 73 CCM 520, another 73 CCM520
    Mine were both NOS units I have picked up over the years. They are getting like rocking horse poo now.
    Be prepared to pay over the odds if you find one.
    Maybe Visiteur1948 (Claude) can help. Or ebay is your friend :)
  10. enduro250z Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Australia
    What was the light part you got then? I am sure someone mentioned using a repro Autoroche tractor light?
  11. grouty Auto Lover ...

    Location:
    South West UK
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    78 390WR, 78 390 AMX, 500 Humph
    Other Motorcycles:
    works 73 CCM 520, another 73 CCM520
    It was me that mentioned the tractor light. I only wanted it for the lens as one of mine got broken. The rest of the tractor light is no use really as it has one fixing point, the bowl is too deep to fit correctly. The bulb holder is too fat to fit inside the original Husky light bowl. That only leaves the lens.
    I have seen TY175 headlamps fitted to the front of 75 and 76 Husky's when they were sold new in the UK. I think it was "Shutts" that supplied the TY lighting kit to make them road legal.
  12. enduro250z Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Australia
    Does the tractor insert take aH4 globe?
  13. grouty Auto Lover ...

    Location:
    South West UK
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    78 390WR, 78 390 AMX, 500 Humph
    Other Motorcycles:
    works 73 CCM 520, another 73 CCM520
    Yes, I think it does. I binned mine a long time ago otherwise I would take a picture for you.
    The reflector with the bulb attachment will be too deep to fit in the existing 78/79 headlamp bowl. The connections on the bulb holder touch the metal bowl ..... not good !