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

'82-'83 175 pistons...long story.

Discussion in 'Vintage Restoration Projects' started by Kartwheel68, Jun 15, 2012.

  1. Picklito Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    430, 430, 430, ,400, 175
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM250xc, KTM500mx, KTM440exc
    I love that ad! If you can make nice color copies I'd buy!

    I sent this photo to Jemcoexhaust@gmail.com and they said it was their pipe and they will still make them.

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  2. Michel Dufayard Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    France
    Pipe for 125 or 175 ? Or is it the same ?
  3. Picklito Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    430, 430, 430, ,400, 175
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM250xc, KTM500mx, KTM440exc
    I didn't ask him that, but I'd bet he could optimize for either one.
  4. Picklito Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    430, 430, 430, ,400, 175
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM250xc, KTM500mx, KTM440exc
    Got the 175 cylinder back from PowerSeal. Decided to have them replate the iron liner to fit my good/used piston. Looks fantastic. It's a little more expensive this way, but worth it due to how rare these pistons are.
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  5. Brian Squires Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Perth, Western Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '74CR125&400, '79WR250&390, '81WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    BSA,AJS,Norton,Triumph,RT2NortonWasp
    Hello Kartwheel168,
    I have been watching this thread for quit some time now, have you still got this project or have you moved it on? I am in the process of building a '83 175 Husky, as I haven't been able to buy one to restore, I have spent the last 12 months sourcing all the parts that I need, all except the pistons that is, now I can see you have done a lot of research on piston availability, did you come up with a solution for sourcing a piston or would it be easier to just get some made. I won't go on here, as you may no longer have any interest in this project, but if you do please reply and maybe you can share some of you information on this project.
    Thanks & Regards Brian.
  6. Michel Dufayard Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    France
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  7. Brian Squires Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Perth, Western Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '74CR125&400, '79WR250&390, '81WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    BSA,AJS,Norton,Triumph,RT2NortonWasp
    Hello Michel, Thanks for the feed back, I will get onto it and see how I go, I will let you know. Thanks & Regards Brian.
  8. Brian Squires Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Perth, Western Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '74CR125&400, '79WR250&390, '81WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    BSA,AJS,Norton,Triumph,RT2NortonWasp
    Hello Michel, Just wanted to let you know, I purchased the 175 pistons from Jef Bens and they arrived last Friday, 2 x 1st o/s & 2 x 2nd o/s, he hasn't got any standard at the moment, he will be ordering the next batch in '24. Michel do you where I could obtain a standard piston be it new or good second hand(usable) I can get a second hand piston coated with Dry Film Lubricant and have barrel bored to suit, don't want to waste a bore in the barrel. Thanks Michel for your help. Regards Brian.
  9. Michel Dufayard Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    France
    Hello Brian
    I don't know about 175 standard piston.
    Perhaps try in sweden with Dan Axelsson .
    Michel
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  10. getoverload Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Rome, Italy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    cr 250 1982 - nuda 900 R - TE 350
    Hi, I have an XC 175 of 1983, I would have some information about carburation.
    I have Mikuni 34 and Mikuni 36. Someone is using it? 34 or 36 or others? Can you give me the carburation settings? (maximum,minimum jet,etc.?)
    Thanks
  11. Picklito Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    430, 430, 430, ,400, 175
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM250xc, KTM500mx, KTM440exc
    I don't have numbers yet, and mine is an 82 with the HP 175 kit. It's newly completed and will be on its maiden voyage the weekend of 3/1. I think I put a 36mm Mikuni on it. I can certainly post the numbers that I use for this one, but it may or may not be correct for the 83 put you can try it.
  12. getoverload Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Rome, Italy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    cr 250 1982 - nuda 900 R - TE 350
    Thanks, I think your setting could be useful, 82 and 83 seem similar, may be almost the same. Thanks!

  13. Picklito Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    430, 430, 430, ,400, 175
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM250xc, KTM500mx, KTM440exc
    Here's where I am so far. I'll do more testing 3/14-17.
    1982 175XC (HP kit)
    Mikuni VM36-4
    Main 490
    Q5 needle jet
    6DH3-3 needle
    2.5 slide
    60 pilot
  14. getoverload Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Rome, Italy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    cr 250 1982 - nuda 900 R - TE 350

    Thanks a LOT!!
  15. Picklito Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    430, 430, 430, ,400, 175
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM250xc, KTM500mx, KTM440exc
    Jetting update: The Q5 needle jet is too lean. I raised the needle to -4 but didn't like the timing of the fuel curve. Going to need at least an R0 to R4 needle jet so I can keep the clip in -3, which is where I like the 6DH3 needle best.

    Once that happens, I may be able to lean the pilot a touch. Keeping it safely fat for now.