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

1979 390 cr restoration

Discussion in 'Vintage Restoration Projects' started by rick danger, Jan 19, 2015.

  1. rick danger Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    oneonta, ny
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1979 390 cr 1977 390 cr 2008 te 610
    Other Motorcycles:
    1975 can am 250 mx-2 2007 bmw r1200g
    Well, finally got it done. With the exception of some small details. If anyone sees something that isnt correct, please let me know. I had no good detailed pics to look at so I did the best I could. Thanks to everyone that answered my questions. ....Bike sat in peices for 6 years while I built my house [IMG] [IMG] Seat first [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] Then the tank. I did my best to find pinstripe to match the husky decal, but its not exact. [IMG] [IMG] Polished it on the wheel [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
  2. rick danger Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    oneonta, ny
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1979 390 cr 1977 390 cr 2008 te 610
    Other Motorcycles:
    1975 can am 250 mx-2 2007 bmw r1200g
    Shocks next [IMG] Springs went in the blast cabinet [IMG] [IMG] Uhlins bronze [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] I tried my hand at DIY home zinc plating. Came out OK. [IMG] [IMG] Frame next, and all the silver bits [IMG] [IMG] I wet sanded it first with 400 grit.[IMG] Pipe. It was descent. I saw to lat that someone welded a washer in place of a broken mount by downtube. Now its awkward to use the little spring that should be there. Oh well... [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] Assembly begins...[IMG] Inevitable knick [IMG]
  3. rick danger Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    oneonta, ny
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1979 390 cr 1977 390 cr 2008 te 610
    Other Motorcycles:
    1975 can am 250 mx-2 2007 bmw r1200g
    Sorry for the way the text is being displayed. I don't know why.....Anyway, I was lucky enough to find an original Trelleborg ten masters motocross rear tire on ebay back when I bought the bike. I heard John Lefevre and someone else found the molds for these tires and made a bunch. They're gone now . Too bad there cant be more made for restorations like this. They make all the other rubber parts. Oh well...[IMG] [IMG] I left the original front brake cable since it wasn't to bad and had the little oiler. [IMG]
  4. rick danger Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    oneonta, ny
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1979 390 cr 1977 390 cr 2008 te 610
    Other Motorcycles:
    1975 can am 250 mx-2 2007 bmw r1200g
  5. rick danger Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    oneonta, ny
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1979 390 cr 1977 390 cr 2008 te 610
    Other Motorcycles:
    1975 can am 250 mx-2 2007 bmw r1200g
  6. rick danger Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    oneonta, ny
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1979 390 cr 1977 390 cr 2008 te 610
    Other Motorcycles:
    1975 can am 250 mx-2 2007 bmw r1200g
  7. rick danger Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    oneonta, ny
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1979 390 cr 1977 390 cr 2008 te 610
    Other Motorcycles:
    1975 can am 250 mx-2 2007 bmw r1200g
    Well next project : guess it will have to go on another forum LOL [IMG] [IMG]
  8. rick danger Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    oneonta, ny
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1979 390 cr 1977 390 cr 2008 te 610
    Other Motorcycles:
    1975 can am 250 mx-2 2007 bmw r1200g
    Sorry the way the text is being displayed. I'm no computer genius, thats for sure.
  9. rick danger Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    oneonta, ny
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1979 390 cr 1977 390 cr 2008 te 610
    Other Motorcycles:
    1975 can am 250 mx-2 2007 bmw r1200g
    Just wondering if this thread can be viewed by anyone. Not sure if I am "approved" yet
    vintagecs likes this.
  10. troy deck Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Republic MO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 250wr 12 cr125
    Other Motorcycles:
    kx65 ty80 rm80 kdx250
    yes you must be cuz ima readin it and we don't discriminate hear so bring your pale Canadian friend to the party i 4 1 wood :love: 2 meeter :lol:
  11. vintagecs Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Lebanon, IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '78 390OR, '76 360 Auto, '74 125SC
    Other Motorcycles:
    Penton, Yamaha
    Nicely done, Rick. You don't have to apologize to anyone for the tank stripes, or any other part for that matter. You did it your way and resurrected another old bike from the dead. Good Job!
    Husky cr likes this.
  12. rick danger Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    oneonta, ny
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1979 390 cr 1977 390 cr 2008 te 610
    Other Motorcycles:
    1975 can am 250 mx-2 2007 bmw r1200g
    Pale Canadian friend is done (almost, still waiting for seat cover and side panels from RTR moto) [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
    Husky cr likes this.
  13. wrx Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    845 newyork
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1973 to 1986 husky's various models
    Other Motorcycles:
    RM -250 / Buell / Penton 400 mc5
    nice Canned-Ham. I have a buddy who used to short track one of those and it when like hell. awesome restoration !
  14. 84scrambler Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    mid Florida
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 xc 250, 85 wrx 250, 79 wr 250
    Nice collection R D , nice shop too. I think the tex comes out weird like that if you don't hit enter after the image or something like that. Don't worry Ive done it too, then I yell at the ole lady or the kids to come and help me...
    troy deck likes this.
  15. troy deck Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Republic MO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 250wr 12 cr125
    Other Motorcycles:
    kx65 ty80 rm80 kdx250
    thats what i do:lol::lol:
  16. woodsie Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    U.K.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1983 cr 500 1984 cr 500
    Very nice.
  17. suprize Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bendigo, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR 400, bike in a box Moto Villa 350
    Other Motorcycles:
    ktm 300
    superb, love the old xl 2fitty, got a soft spot for them, nice collection
  18. dmcoz Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1974 CR250, 125 2003 TE250
    Hi Any chance of a side on photo of the early 390 with the foxairshox and alloy swingarm please. I have the same arm and its the first time I have seen one on a bike. cheers
    Crashaholic and visiteur1948 like this.
  19. watto450 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1965 250, 1978 390 Auto, 1983 510 TX
    Further to the question about the alloy swing arm.. anyone actually know if they were available back in 1977..?? or earlier.?. anyone have a THOR ( or whoever made them) brochure or advert that shows the date when they were available..??
  20. rick danger Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    oneonta, ny
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1979 390 cr 1977 390 cr 2008 te 610
    Other Motorcycles:
    1975 can am 250 mx-2 2007 bmw r1200g
    I bought it new in '77 along with the shocks and Lectron flat slide. Thats the only bike I have that I bought new. Ill try to remember to take some more pics when I get home. ...And yes its a Thor