1981 250WR thoughts??????

I'd like some feedback on this particular model. Good/bad???? Things to look for

Aall husqvarna are good !

I have an '82 250WR and it's a great bike. I believe an '81 is pretty much the same bike. I was always told an '82 430WR is preferred, over an '81. It has something to do with the bottom end is improved on the '82, but I never heard this about 250's.

Nope no thoughts, buuut if the price is right buy it That applies to almost everything in life.

isnt an 81 250 the old style engine and an 82 primary kick? 430 was only primary kick in 81 right?

You're right. My '82 has never wanted to start in gear, so I never saw it as a big advantage!

just saying that to classify the engine style..the rest of the motor is an upgrade compared to the earlier style. i will say after fitting steel plates a 250 will start like a champ in gear if needed.

Does anyone here own one and can you post some pictures. Thanks

I think the 81 did not have the new rear hub with the equal lenght spokes, only the 430 had them in 81, all in 82. Someone will correct me if I am wrong. 81 still had the "thinner" forks also, not like the 40mm on my 83.
Its still a cool bike, and worth saving,
Old headlite/number board, not like the 82 1 piece

yes thats right 81 430s got the new rear hub to i had 81 XCs 250 and 430 that was all i ever found to be different google images should have a pix

huskyborn, the 81 is a great bike and will have a motor design very similar to your 360. 82 and later will be what was used up into the liquid models.
not knocking the 81, great bike just letting you know theres some big changes that happened in the following year.

team wr, i think your right about the forks too being 35mm. think 82 was the first for 40mm forks on most models...
heres a cr, so itll have a bit more travel. sharp bikes with good proportions

81 autos and 125s kept the 35s i think maybe 250wrs to xc n cr 250 n 430s got the 40s ur pix is a 79 or 80 250cr had an 80 OR it was crazy fast the guy who had it first was factory backed and used it to earn a trip to France in 1980 came home with a silver

Like any Vintage bike with Magnesium Engine parts one must consider if they have corroded from the inside out. If the Engine is stuck and won't turn over Alarm Bells should be ringing in your head. The Aluminum Gas Tank condition is very important as well. Everything else is relatively easy to come by.

My '81 250cr was an awesome bike. I the it had the last of the older style cases. You need to adjust the kick start lever to the kick start ratchet gear engagement or some of the movement of the kick start lever was wasted. It was a quick bike.

Everything mentioned above is all good , nothing really to avoid in my opinion . There was nothing wrong with the older model stuff if it has it (not sure) I guess the factory was upgrading around that year to stay up with the competition.
I was taught to start motor bikes in neutral any ways, so not sure that would be a deal breaker and everything else mentioned can be upgraded very easy.
WR's are my favorite , very user friendly they seem like there a bit tamed down in all the right spots... but can get after business when needed.
maybe post a pic of the bike and I'm sure everyone can die sect it for you. hope this helps.

The late 70's (76's) through the mid 80's ('86) is where my nitch is. I've owned every year inbetween. From the cr's, to or's, to wr's, to wxc. Everyone was an exciting ride.
I broke a few ego's with the old looking 390cr. I put a few bikes on there trucks with tears in there owners eyes. I had no limits in pushing it to the max in sixth gear. I'm no were's near a good rider just don't bump my tire in the straights sort of speak. I enjoy the husqvarnas ballistic speed. Even some of the newer 90's bikes didn't stand a chance.
I know the old husqvarnas didn't have the plush suspension. No fancy exhaust valves and they were a lot heavier. I just enjoyed ripping on the old Swedish iron.

Don't let the 250wr's fool you too there sleepers. There quick too. My two bikes were side by side my 83/430 & 83/250. I was on the 250 and my son was on the 430. We were flying down the straights in 6th gear. Not topped out but moving. My son wicks the twistie on the 430 up comes the front wheel as she pulls away. I was in awe to see the bike I just purchased run that good. The 250 hung in there. The power of the 430 shows up when the mud and hills show up. The 430 trucks through anything.

Besides the 1982 and up forks and triples will bolt right on. That would cure the only real negative I would find with a 1981 model. I had bikes without primary kick so that alone would not be a deal breaker for me

I never had much trouble with the 38mm forks?