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

84 WR250 came home today

Discussion in 'Vintage Restoration Projects' started by MikeDi, Aug 12, 2017.

  1. MikeDi Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    U.S.A. New England
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1983 WR 430
    Other Motorcycles:
    Stuck in the 80's vintage
    picked this up today. Haven't fired up the last one.

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  2. Bigbill Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '83 250wr
    Other Motorcycles:
    0 right now
    It's a twin to mine. These run great with the cr cylinder they come with.
  3. jimspac Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Connecticut
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR, 82 430WR, 84 250WR, 85 400
    Other Motorcycles:
    86 400WR, 82 Montesa Cota 349
    Not in the twisties. Even the Dirt Bike magazine test disparaged the lack of low end when in the tight woods where the previous WRs held mastery. If I ride the 84 I have as a 250, it will get an 82 WR cylinder. With the CR tunnel ports added to enhance the top end somewhat.
  4. Bigbill Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '83 250wr
    Other Motorcycles:
    0 right now
    My 84 250wr is snappy when compared two my two 83 250wrs. I think the 84 came with the cr ported cylinder as I was told here husky was using up extra parts on the ac when switching to water cooled. My 84 is a totally different bike. I/ we need to pull the reed box out and see if they have the extra vertical ports on the bottom of the reed opening in the cylinder.
  5. GaryM Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Austin, Tx
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1981 430cr second 430 CR 500cr
    Other Motorcycles:
    1981 490 Maico
    If correct 84wr cylinder it will have the old exhaust port that is set lower height by 1.5 mm as compared to CRs

    I just had one made to replace old cracked sleeve. Has the extra exhaust eyelet ports on each side and the lower
    Boysen behind sleeve transfers on the bottom of the sleeve.

    But is based on the Husky tech bulletin and is the 84 wr model


    Also almost done the 82 Wr Cylinder project bike. Taken forever.
  6. MikeDi Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    U.S.A. New England
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1983 WR 430
    Other Motorcycles:
    Stuck in the 80's vintage
    Not quite sure what the heck you guys are talking about, but i'm sure I'll know when I get there.
  7. Joe Chod Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    upstate NY
    did you buy from Albany NY area?
  8. disonny Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    upstate ny
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    73 360 wr/rt, 75 wr250 78 cr250,
    Other Motorcycles:
    83 wr250, 84 wr400
    Another husky in the stable. Nice find.
    MikeDi likes this.
  9. Eric The Leg Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Currently Tacoma, WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1986 WR400, 1985 WRX400, 1979 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    83 Kawasaki KZ 440
    If not, buy more huskies until you figure it out.
    2premo, MikeDi and Husky-Nut like this.
  10. Bigbill Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '83 250wr
    Other Motorcycles:
    0 right now
    Buy the huskys up how long will the supply of used huskys last?
  11. Joe Chod Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    upstate NY
    A long time. now nice? complete? running? that's another story
  12. MikeDi Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    U.S.A. New England
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1983 WR 430
    Other Motorcycles:
    Stuck in the 80's vintage
    So, the story is the bike came from a former NETRA rider that passed away here in Rhode Island. It sat in a garage for 15 years, home to many generations of mice. The bike was bartered for some work to another local guy who really didn't know what he had. It sat in his garage for a year or so.
    They were about to take it to the dump when my buddy picked it up and it spend several months in his garage.
    Now, it's in my garage...
    It's come home! and will live again!
  13. jimspac Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Connecticut
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR, 82 430WR, 84 250WR, 85 400
    Other Motorcycles:
    86 400WR, 82 Montesa Cota 349
    Check the centercases for corrosion. Might as well, after sitting for 15 years, count on replacing crank seals at least.
  14. Joe Chod Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    upstate NY
    new England guys....nice vintage xc and MX race 26 and 27 AUG in Minerva NY (just north of lake George) Good times and nice course and lots of Huskys....cmon out if you can
  15. Eric The Leg Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Currently Tacoma, WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1986 WR400, 1985 WRX400, 1979 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    83 Kawasaki KZ 440
    What he said.
    Raced (hopefully maintained on a race schedule, maybe not)
    Sat 15 years
    Mice
    These things all suggest that bearings, seals and gaskets would be good to go [away].
    After getting my current project apart, I'm 100% convert to this line of thinking.
    Once the engine is out, top end off and split isn't all that time-consuming. Of course back together might take some time. You do have to deal with what you find...
  16. MikeDi Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    U.S.A. New England
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1983 WR 430
    Other Motorcycles:
    Stuck in the 80's vintage
    Thanks guys, The engine will get the full treatment once I get it un-stuck.
  17. Husky-Nut Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Connecticut
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1983 WR250, 2020 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    1931 Indian 101 Scout, 1936 Chief

    Mice destroyed my motor. :banghead:

    So much piss it ALMOST ate thru the cases. Completely wasted the carburetor - the slide and body became one solid smelly mess! :cry:

    Split it and go thru everything - you'll be glad you did! :thumbsup:

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  18. MikeDi Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    U.S.A. New England
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1983 WR 430
    Other Motorcycles:
    Stuck in the 80's vintage
    Yup, do it once, do it right.
  19. 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 only replace crank bearings when they show radial play. If I can feel any play by hand and yes I can feel .0005" shake without using an indicator I will begrudgingly replace the original bearing. The new bearings are 1/2 the quality of the originals. We know here that Husqvarna used much better than needed in terms of crank bearings and it shows when I open a 35 year old engine and find no need to replace crank bearings.
    MikeDi and justintendo like this.
  20. MikeDi Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    U.S.A. New England
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1983 WR 430
    Other Motorcycles:
    Stuck in the 80's vintage
    this was my Yamaha IT carb, completely packed with who knows what kind of mouse goo. The smell is etched in my brain.

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