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

1980 WR 390 Rescue...

Discussion in 'Vintage Restoration Projects' started by SnoDrtRider, Dec 17, 2016.

  1. SnoDrtRider Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    South Jersey, USA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 WR 390
    Other Motorcycles:
    2013 BMW F 800 GS,1974 Yamaha TY 250
    Mud Guard? or as we call them in the States Fender...

    No, I like the CR fender better and I am fabbing a small aluminum rack for the tail which will bolt to the existing threaded bosses in the rear hoop. The rack will have a tool bag mounted to it and a small LED light incorporated.
  2. ruwfo Administrator

    Location:
    NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 390CR, 1982 430CR, 1984 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 250XC, 2016 FJ-09
    Coming along awesome, N we going to enjoy close to 60F on Sunday.. Spring not far behind I hope:banana:
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  3. SnoDrtRider Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    South Jersey, USA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 WR 390
    Other Motorcycles:
    2013 BMW F 800 GS,1974 Yamaha TY 250

    Oh Yeah!
    My wife and I are going out on the BMWs Sunday... Backroad Pinelands Tour. I did a solo run the last warm day we had... 210 miles.

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  4. suprize Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bendigo, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR 400, bike in a box Moto Villa 350
    Other Motorcycles:
    ktm 300
    grroooaaannn...
  5. SnoDrtRider Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    South Jersey, USA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 WR 390
    Other Motorcycles:
    2013 BMW F 800 GS,1974 Yamaha TY 250

    Sorry Mate! Winter Headed your way! Cheers!
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  6. Eurofreak Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Western NY
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1986 TE 510, 1982 CR250, 2008 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    70's Triumph , Bultaco , Maico, etc
    Oh boy! All my snows gonna melt and then freeze again! We have a month or two left here. The ice and snow stays longer in the woods, then it's mud season :banghead:
  7. SnoDrtRider Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    South Jersey, USA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 WR 390
    Other Motorcycles:
    2013 BMW F 800 GS,1974 Yamaha TY 250
    We owned a camp in Constableville (Tug Hill) for 20 years. I know all about it!
    Sold it last April... Normally I would be on the hill right now sledding. I would take the month off and just ride...
    Our cabin was on a curve under heavy tree cover usually the last place with snow on The Hill.


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  8. suprize Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bendigo, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR 400, bike in a box Moto Villa 350
    Other Motorcycles:
    ktm 300
    very nice....mobil (my old brother in law) is moving to new Hampshire...might get over to a white xmas
  9. Eurofreak Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Western NY
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1986 TE 510, 1982 CR250, 2008 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    70's Triumph , Bultaco , Maico, etc
    That's cool- I got tired of bringing the sleds to Tug hill to ride. My back gets sore after all the whoops that occur after everyone rides the same trails. We used to have enough snow locally but it's been snow, thaw, snow, thaw, ice ,ice baby!
  10. SnoDrtRider Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    South Jersey, USA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 WR 390
    Other Motorcycles:
    2013 BMW F 800 GS,1974 Yamaha TY 250
    We would usually only ride The Hill during the week when no one was around. On weekends we headed off the hill to the surrounding areas for the day. Let the tourists battle for the bumps!
  11. Eurofreak Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Western NY
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1986 TE 510, 1982 CR250, 2008 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    70's Triumph , Bultaco , Maico, etc
    True! My time available was the weekends. Now my friends have left when i have the time. Oh well bike riding soon!
  12. SnoDrtRider Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    South Jersey, USA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 WR 390
    Other Motorcycles:
    2013 BMW F 800 GS,1974 Yamaha TY 250

    Lots of good bike riding on the seasonals on the hill just register as an ATV unless you have a DS bike then the sky is the limit.

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  13. suprize Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bendigo, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR 400, bike in a box Moto Villa 350
    Other Motorcycles:
    ktm 300
    nice country, cant beat an inn in the middle of nowheresville
  14. Eurofreak Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Western NY
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1986 TE 510, 1982 CR250, 2008 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    70's Triumph , Bultaco , Maico, etc
    There's a few of them spread out so you snowmobile to each one, have a few beers and on to the next one over 100 miles or so/day. I've never ridden a bike up there. Thanks for the info SnoRider :cheers:. Do the cops check paperwork much?
  15. Eurofreak Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Western NY
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1986 TE 510, 1982 CR250, 2008 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    70's Triumph , Bultaco , Maico, etc
    Montague, many good times there :thumbsup:
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  16. SnoDrtRider Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    South Jersey, USA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 WR 390
    Other Motorcycles:
    2013 BMW F 800 GS,1974 Yamaha TY 250

    If you are there for an organized event like the "Snirt Run" where a few thousand ATVs show up yes...
    Some of the seasonals are DEC truck trails and off limits to ATVs but registered, insured and licensed MC operators are allowed.

    During that ride which was the 2012 Snirt Run we went around barricades onto a DEC Truck Trail. All of the ATV riders were yelling at us that the road was off limits...
    We went around the first bend where we came upon Jefferson County Sheriffs blocking the trail (dirt road). They get out of their vehicles and ask us how out bikes are registered. I reply that we are all registered as street legal motorcycles in New Jersey and all have New Jersey Motorcycle Licenses. They clear our way and tell us to enjoy the ride since we (as legal MC riders) have the trail to ourselves.
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  17. suprize Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bendigo, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR 400, bike in a box Moto Villa 350
    Other Motorcycles:
    ktm 300
    ya cant beat good law enforcement.....
  18. Eurofreak Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Western NY
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1986 TE 510, 1982 CR250, 2008 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    70's Triumph , Bultaco , Maico, etc
    I have street plates I can put on my dirt bikes but ...I wouldn't ride during an event. I can always use my old Triumph if I need to be legal.
    Great to know- thanks SnoDirt!
  19. Eric The Leg Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Currently Tacoma, WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1986 WR400, 1985 WRX400, 1979 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    83 Kawasaki KZ 440
    I've got street plates and insurance for both of my 400's but none of the turn signals, etc. to make them street legal (I have a way with people, and pulled it out at the DMV). An equipment ticket is cheap, and there's not a lot of enforcement out on the mountain roads. Events are another thing though, and I'm right there with you, playing it safe is a good idea when there is a draw for the Po-Po's.
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  20. SnoDrtRider Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    South Jersey, USA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 WR 390
    Other Motorcycles:
    2013 BMW F 800 GS,1974 Yamaha TY 250
    Worked today taking care of a couple annual service/PM calls for some stragglers. Go figure... it's close to 70F out and some people just need to be sure their gas fireplace is working... More $$$ for me!
    Anyway... putzed around after dinner tonight mainly getting the BMWs checked over for a nice ride tomorrow but did a few simple things on the Husky...

    Gotta be in compliance!

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    Made sure the exhaust brackets were proper with the spring and all...

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    I think this is the most bad ass headlight that was ever used on a dirt bike!

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