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

1987 WR250 Husqvarna Rescue Rebuild

Discussion in 'Vintage Restoration Projects' started by jonhicks, Jan 13, 2017.

  1. 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
    the 87 has a lower seat height?!?!?! dang...i have my sag set up right and its still pretty high...and im even 6'1"...
  2. 84scrambler Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    mid Florida
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 xc 250, 85 wrx 250, 79 wr 250
    Did the wr in these years come with a lower suspension than the xc ?
  3. 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
    They did in the 430 version not sure about the 250. The XC got CR legs front & back.
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  4. jonhicks Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1987 250 WRLC
    Other Motorcycles:
    IT175J 1982 YAMAHA

    No I won't be putting that Yamaha guard anywhere near the Husky!
    It can be a spare for my YZ125G 1
  5. jonhicks Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1987 250 WRLC
    Other Motorcycles:
    IT175J 1982 YAMAHA
    Yeah you're right tony. The caliper is incorrect but it was there so I could st least have a front brake on the bike while I get more pressing things sorted. It actually has the wrong from end on the bike it's from a KTM it's got white power forks. I'd prefer to swap that for the original conventional forks
  6. suprize Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bendigo, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR 400, bike in a box Moto Villa 350
    Other Motorcycles:
    ktm 300
    I think some of those models got upside down WP's...there is a bike on ebay au with usd w/p's or am I dreamin??
  7. jonhicks Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1987 250 WRLC
    Other Motorcycles:
    IT175J 1982 YAMAHA
    Yeah I have been told / read that somewhere that the WP front end was an option or was on the XC /CR model. It's actually included in the owners manual with a couple of other fork options. Is this the bike you were talking about ?

    https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/ashmore/motorcycles/husqvarna-wr250/1144463597
  8. ajcmbrown Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Metung Victoria Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    400WR 250WR 07 WR500 430AE 360AE
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 500CR Ducati Multistrada 1200S
    Jon I think the one on EBay is an '86, I believe the usd's were only offered on XC and CR models from 87 onward, however I could be corrected on this.
    The link you provided is a Cagiva.
  9. 2premo Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Northern NV
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    98 WR360, 1987 WR430, 1988 XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    Sherco 300, 2002 KTM 380EXC
    the White Power (WP) forks were only "factory installed" on the CR models
    but being a business and offering them in their catalog, they ended up on quite a few bikes
    problem with them on a WR is the travel and length issue, if you leave the rear stock the front ends up being taller
    dropping the forks, limiting the travel of them or replacing the rear shock with an XC,CR length brings it back to level
    not sure what everyone does to handle this
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  10. jonhicks Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1987 250 WRLC
    Other Motorcycles:
    IT175J 1982 YAMAHA
    Thanks for the info 2Premo! I was totally unaware - i'd rather get the original forks and triple clamps for it - I have a front wheel and another set of KTM triple clamps I have no use for came with the bike
    I'll put a post up and see if any of the forum member have some for sale. For now i'll persist with it - need to buy a new brake line. The brand new one purchased from pyramid parts leaks out of the box but I've had it for a while so no chance of returning it. It leaks at both ends where the hose meets the fitting for the banjo bolt.
  11. jonhicks Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1987 250 WRLC
    Other Motorcycles:
    IT175J 1982 YAMAHA
    Thanks Eurofreak I think that will be a possible option. It's on the last oversize and still had some minor scoring that was deeper then the final bore specs but usable. It's difficult to get piston's for these 87 engines they are quiet a unique shape - non power valve version. I guess I could go nikasil find a NOS standard sized piston and use that set up.
  12. jonhicks Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1987 250 WRLC
    Other Motorcycles:
    IT175J 1982 YAMAHA
    Hey Guys - anyone know what these markings are inside the crank case & clutch cover? - they look engraved

    Cheers Jon

    IMG_7505.jpg

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  13. jonhicks Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1987 250 WRLC
    Other Motorcycles:
    IT175J 1982 YAMAHA
    Engine during disassembly - lot's of dirt in the flywheel case.

    IMG_5909.jpg IMG_5922.jpg

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  14. jonhicks Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1987 250 WRLC
    Other Motorcycles:
    IT175J 1982 YAMAHA
  15. jonhicks Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1987 250 WRLC
    Other Motorcycles:
    IT175J 1982 YAMAHA
    The number stamped into a 1987 WR250 con rod / connecting rod - non power valve model IMG_5931.jpg
  16. jonhicks Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1987 250 WRLC
    Other Motorcycles:
    IT175J 1982 YAMAHA
    Shifting mech
    IMG_7502.jpg

    Carb was quiet dirty needed a good good clean
    IMG_5935.jpg

    Part # stamped on mikuni 38mm round slide
    IMG_5938.jpg

    1987 WR250 needle bearing little end piston part number wossner N1021

    IMG_7510.jpg
  17. 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
    Nice pics. Keep them coming.
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  18. 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
    the engraving seems to present on most of the aluminum clutch covers..some factory batch code etc..
    sounds like the bike will be a done right!
  19. jonhicks Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1987 250 WRLC
    Other Motorcycles:
    IT175J 1982 YAMAHA
    Engine assembly all new bearings throughout

    Complete crank rebuild - larger crank pin and bearing

    Purchased a crank puller and had a left hand thread adapter machined up so I could attach to the flywheel side
    IMG_7531.jpg IMG_7530.jpg
  20. ajcmbrown Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Metung Victoria Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    400WR 250WR 07 WR500 430AE 360AE
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 500CR Ducati Multistrada 1200S
    Any further progress Jon?