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

1983 WR250

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by david gross, Jan 20, 2015.

  1. david gross Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    New Zealand
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2008 WR250 1984 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    1979 GS750
    Hi all been thinking of going to have a look at a WR250 see link below. Just wondering if any of you can give me a bit of a heads up on anything in particular to check out, whats parts availability like for this model .Many Thanks Dave

    http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=835249515
  2. Down Under XC Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Melbourne, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    XC250 83', WR250 87','XC150 10
    Other Motorcycles:
    WR165 10, 83 KDX 250,
    Hi David,
    My understanding is that the last of the twin shock air cooled 240 /250's are nice bikes. I have recently just imported an XC 250 which looks very similar to yours but some differences in swingarm length and rear shock and front fork which come from the CR.
    The asking price seems pretty reasonable compared to AUS prices.

    Mark
  3. Team WR Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    S. E. Michigan
    That bike looks like a 1984 model, not 1983? 1984 WR's had a lot of changes, steering head angle, engine porting.....
    They are called "Milk trucks" in the USA and are one of the best, I have a 1983 250WR and love it.
    Get the frame and engine numbers and post here, someone will tell you which on. Can't comment on the pricing, but they are a GREAT model
  4. visiteur1948 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    france Europe
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    husqvarna only
    :thumbsup: good dirt bike !
  5. Bigbill Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '83 250wr
    Other Motorcycles:
    0 right now
    Looks like an '84. With a newer front disc brake and forks added. The air cools were made till '84 1/2. After '84 1/2 they were liquid cooled. Check the case number and frame number.
  6. visiteur1948 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    france Europe
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    husqvarna only
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    you have front forks and disk 1986 !:)
  7. Bigbill Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '83 250wr
    Other Motorcycles:
    0 right now
    Big improvement with the disc brake in stopping power. It's all about safety. One must keep this in mind when switching from a newer bike with twin discs to and older bike with twin drum brakes. Please be safe.
  8. dukkman Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Warwick Queensland Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    85/WR 400,86/WR 240,83/430 is mates
    Other Motorcycles:
    69@71/TS90-76/TS100-72/DKW-78/PE
    Collectable here in Auz.
    Last of the air cooled.
  9. justintendo klotz super techniplate junkie

    Location:
    mercer, pa/northwest pa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    84 250,86 400,87 430,88 250,95 360
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 kawasaki zrx 1100
    this bike has the 87-88 forks, front wheel, front master and caliper. much better setup than the 85-86 disc and improved fork internals. this is a problem if you wish you vintage race where you need drums, but for a rider its a very nice upgrade. nothing rare about the tank, its from 84, as are the side panels. a very good model husqvarna, very plush ride. very stable as well. hard to tell if it has an 82, 83, 84 cylinder but they kinda run similar. they all run fairly hard in the mid/top. if you are thinking of a vintage husky its an excellent model.
  10. Cookies Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Canyon Lake, California
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2009 TXC450
    Other Motorcycles:
    Had: 78 390 Auto, 83 cr250 84 cr250
    I raced both a 83 and 84 CR version in the day, the 84 was an awesome bike, I updated it with an 86 front end as well. Good find.
  11. Bigbill Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '83 250wr
    Other Motorcycles:
    0 right now
    Now if we change the disc to drum brake to race and leave the disc forks with the drum brake is that legal for '80/'81/'83/'84 post vintage racer?
  12. justintendo klotz super techniplate junkie

    Location:
    mercer, pa/northwest pa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    84 250,86 400,87 430,88 250,95 360
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 kawasaki zrx 1100
    depends on how strict your sanction is i guess. most places wouldnt care i suppose. thats why andy from hva factory uses these forks but mills off the caliper mounts
  13. david gross Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    New Zealand
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2008 WR250 1984 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    1979 GS750
    Hi guys many thanks for all your input the front end is indeed of a later model WR400 the owner tells me and it does come with the original drum brake front end i would have to fit this to qualify as VMX, Think i will try to have a look at it on the weekend. Will let you know how it goes. Thanks Dave
  14. hva-factory CH Sponsor

    Location:
    uk
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Husqvarna 510TE , 300WR Etc...
    One of those in very nice condition is worth £4000.

    We have pretty much everything you could ever want for that model, as it is what we race..

    Andy Elliott.
  15. Team WR Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    S. E. Michigan
    I noticed the seat also which goes with the (plastic) tank , my 1983 has a black seat (250WR). I hope Dave comes back with the frame and engine numbers, that will help, COOL bike and the upgrades make it better, but not 100% vintage legal
  16. jimspac Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Connecticut
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR, 82 430WR, 84 250WR, 85 400
    Other Motorcycles:
    86 400WR, 82 Montesa Cota 349
    I do not think the late model forks would pass muster in AHRMA and someone savvy would protest as the later forks have much less drop under the front axle
  17. justintendo klotz super techniplate junkie

    Location:
    mercer, pa/northwest pa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    84 250,86 400,87 430,88 250,95 360
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 kawasaki zrx 1100
    i dont doubt it but wow they are worth double or triple there what they are here in the us.
    Kartwheel68 likes this.
  18. Kartwheel68 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Newnan, Georgia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 125XC, 250XC, 430XC, 430WR, 250CR
    Other Motorcycles:
    83 175WR , 76 250WR, 74 250 Mag
    Yeah, I better get two or three bikes for that price.
  19. Bigbill Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '83 250wr
    Other Motorcycles:
    0 right now
  20. david gross Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    New Zealand
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2008 WR250 1984 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    1979 GS750
    Thanks Andy