1983 WR 250 Project

When I was growing up my dad always talked about how good the old Husky's were. A few years ago I was looking on craigslist and found this bike. $500 dollars later I was the proud owner of a pretty rough non running 1983 WR 250. The bike was pretty complete so it was a good starting point. After a year of working on it, it was finally "finished"

When I bought my new TC 125 I had graphics made to make it look like my 1983 and I think it turned out awesome.

Now I'm updating the suspension and brakes a little by adding a set of 4054 WP forks and a Brembo front brake set up. I still have the original front suspension and wheel in case I decide to go back to the original setup.

Nice bike. I have the same bike, but not as pretty. Should be great with the upgrades.

sweet ride good luck with it .

sweet bike, and yes, your father is very correct.

Nice bike. Your 125's graphics look great. Do you know what bike those forks came off? Just curious.

The bike is done very nice.Did you bob the rear loop or did you get it like that? It has the center guard rail under the engine so it has to be a WO or XO frame prefix.

The forks came off of a 1986 ATK. I found it setting in a junk yard, bought the front wheel, forks and triple clamps for $25.00.

It was already cut. When I bought it, the bike still had the original WR decals on the plastic. So I'm pretty sure its a WR, it also originally had a black seat cover.

It turned out pretty good, just have to rebuild the mastercylinder and it will be good to go.


I know its not a Husky but here is my next project I need to finish. 1983 MX 250 KTM.

I guess it helps if I upload the picture the correct way!

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its ok, that one has the kicker on the "right" side!

So are the lights going back on or are you planning on multi purposing it? I plan to set up mine versatile so I can ride enduros or hare scrambles. If the mood strikes Unadilla Rewind Weekend.

No problem with the KTM, Husqvarna and KTM are now siblings.

Husky looks great & I love the "other" bike

The Ktm is cool, but the Husky just looks so much better out of the two 83 models.

Your description is dead on. I agree, the husky is way better looking but I like different & the KTM is different for sure.

im always amazed at how much the primary kick swedes and the 80s ktm engines look...who copied who? i know the primary kick husky existed in prototypes and works racers late 70s...

JT, what kind of fork guards are on that husky? Do you know who makes them?

ditch the disc cover and cut the side plates down to reveal all that "air" behind the twinshox and it would look sensational....