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

1987 430 barn find. Need some help.

Discussion in 'Vintage Restoration Projects' started by huskyJames, Dec 25, 2016.

  1. huskyJames Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Elverta Ca
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    85 XC500, 87 WR430
    Other Motorcycles:
    85 ATC 200x, 88 rm 125,
    Thanks for the feedback everyone, The hva case fits fine with nothing in it. My kick starter shaft was slightly bent. I have a new one coming in the mail. So I have 3 possible problems right now. 1 its just the kick starter shaft being a bit untrue. 2 it the case being off were the kick shaft goes through or 3 I messed up when I put my sleeve in the inner case for the kick shaft to ride in. I am hoping for one or two, because I dont want to do a full tear down on this bike just yet. I do plan to but not until I wrap a few other projects up. I will Keep you all posted.
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  2. Eric The Leg Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Currently Tacoma, WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1986 WR400, 1985 WRX400, 1979 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    83 Kawasaki KZ 440
    FYI, I did manage to get my clutch cover back on today. After paying attention to my shift return spring, I realized I couldn't get it to position correctly to put the cover on, pulled it, compared to another one I have around, and the spring was in-fact sprung. Just sharing for awareness of one more thing that can make it hard to put the cover on to check before completing a full tear-down.
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  3. 2premo Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Northern NV
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    98 WR360, 1987 WR430, 1988 XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    Sherco 300, 2002 KTM 380EXC

    keep us posted on your progress
  4. huskyJames Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Elverta Ca
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    85 XC500, 87 WR430
    Other Motorcycles:
    85 ATC 200x, 88 rm 125,
    I fitted the new kick shafts in the case today. I was able to get it on but it was off and in a bind. I am going to have a machinist friend look at it. He thinks maybe he can realign it to work. If not I will be hunting down a left side engine case 16 19 699 02 I think. Anyone have a decent one for sale, or know were to purchase one?
  5. 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'd give your machinist friend a shot before shopping very hard, particularly if your case is otherwise good. It shouldn't be too hard for him to find the center of the seat by measuring with the clutch cover on. After that, with the right tools, I don't think he'll have too hard squaring up the shaft seat.
    If you're intent on shopping, you might find a NOS case on HVA-Factory, but otherwise you're looking for a good used case, and if one of the forum regulars doesn't have one, then you're stuck on eBay, and potentially inheriting a whole new headache.
  6. huskyJames Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Elverta Ca
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    85 XC500, 87 WR430
    Other Motorcycles:
    85 ATC 200x, 88 rm 125,
    Thanks eric. More bad news. The main cases are bad too. So I am trying to hunt down the last and right case pieces. My buddy says after that he can make the cover work no problem. So project on hold till I find the crank cases lol. Bike looked good at first. I think this is as bad as it can get lol.
  7. ajcmbrown Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Metung Victoria Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    400WR 250WR 07 WR500 430AE 360AE
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 500CR Ducati Multistrada 1200S
    Not really a big deal, I've had two from two that needed cases replaced.
  8. ajcmbrown Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Metung Victoria Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    400WR 250WR 07 WR500 430AE 360AE
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 500CR Ducati Multistrada 1200S
    Just watch for stripped threads, chain damage, magnesium rot and case sleeves loose where the swing arm bolt goes through.
    If anyone else can offer any that I've forgotten, please chime in.
    Tony.
  9. 2premo Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Northern NV
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    98 WR360, 1987 WR430, 1988 XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    Sherco 300, 2002 KTM 380EXC
    looking at the very first picture on this thread your forks are White Power or more commonly known as WP 4045
    look at the axle clamp area for cracking on the forks before you ride this, people over the years had a tendency to over torque these
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  10. troy deck Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Republic MO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 250wr 12 cr125
    Other Motorcycles:
    kx65 ty80 rm80 kdx250
    YEP AND THEY WILL CRACK
  11. oldbikedude Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Honey Brook Pa.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1988 wr 430 with cr suspension
    Other Motorcycles:
    66flh,67 CA77,76 CR125M,73H1,74ty250
  12. huskyJames Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Elverta Ca
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    85 XC500, 87 WR430
    Other Motorcycles:
    85 ATC 200x, 88 rm 125,
    I got A new case, thanks to a member here, very much appreciated. Today I swapped all the parts over. I am waiting to bolt it together for good do to 1 bearing I need, which should be delivered tomorrow. I have a old motoplate ignition that is in bad shape. spark is weak. What are some good options. I am looking at 2 hva http://www.hva-factory.com/lighting...-ignition-system-internal-rotor-type-2-stroke or this http://www.husqvarna-parts.com/catalog/item/3736881/4179072.htm Big cost difference. I have read on the forums people liking the powerdynamo, has anyone ran the hpi one? As for the rest of the bike, I got the seat done, all swing arm bearings done, shock is the a local shop here being rebuilt, and all the cylinder work is done. I hade the intake and exhaust mildly ported and polished, the transfer ports done as well, new sleeve from la sleeve. I had a shop I trust here do the cylinder work because i dont want to screw with the port timing and have it hard to start. Its coming along slowly, Ill try and get some pics posted soon.
  13. 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
    sounds good...the bike will be worth it. these are nice bikes when built right, and you plan on actually riding it.
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  14. huskyJames Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Elverta Ca
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    85 XC500, 87 WR430
    Other Motorcycles:
    85 ATC 200x, 88 rm 125,
    Has anyone ran the external rotor type from HVA-Factory? I am trying to decide on it, the powerdynamo or a new motoplate???
  15. huskyJames Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Elverta Ca
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    85 XC500, 87 WR430
    Other Motorcycles:
    85 ATC 200x, 88 rm 125,
    Here is a few pics. The frame is done front forks are done, I had to re anodize the inside. I will post some pics of the frame, forks rear tire and the rest soon.

    Attached Files:

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  16. huskyJames Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Elverta Ca
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    85 XC500, 87 WR430
    Other Motorcycles:
    85 ATC 200x, 88 rm 125,
    Assembly this coming weekend.
    20170509_164302.jpeg
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  17. 2premo Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Northern NV
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    98 WR360, 1987 WR430, 1988 XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    Sherco 300, 2002 KTM 380EXC
  18. huskyJames Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Elverta Ca
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    85 XC500, 87 WR430
    Other Motorcycles:
    85 ATC 200x, 88 rm 125,
    Thanks a lot. Slow going, but its being done right.
  19. 2premo Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Northern NV
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    98 WR360, 1987 WR430, 1988 XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    Sherco 300, 2002 KTM 380EXC

    and worth it in the end
  20. huskyJames Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Elverta Ca
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    85 XC500, 87 WR430
    Other Motorcycles:
    85 ATC 200x, 88 rm 125,
    I had some trouble getting this machine to start. Thought at first it might of been the hva ignition. After some testing and a timing light I found it was firing right. I swapped out the v-force reeds from hva and it started right up. I talked to Andy about this and he cant figure out why it made a difference. Has anyone ever used the V-force system from hva? I am going to put a little break in time on the bike get the rings seated well and reinstall it and try again.