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

87 WR430 fuel valve question

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by Darrel78, Aug 20, 2015.

  1. Darrel78 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Central Arkansas
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 WR430
    Seems these later WRs have only an On/Off tank fuel valve setting. If someone were interested in a three position fuel valve and assuming stock fuel tank retention, what would you do? I'm looking to arrive at an "on/off/reserve" arrangement. Is there a direct bolt on no modification part available for this? And I admit up front to being lazy, the bike is currently down for parts and I've not examined the current set up. Has anyone else done this before? Thanks in advance!
  2. troy deck Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Republic MO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 250wr 12 cr125
    Other Motorcycles:
    kx65 ty80 rm80 kdx250
    i think there is purdy sure its been cussed n discussed here i wana get my clammy cabbage collectors on one to sumbuddy speak up
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  3. racemx904 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    owenton, ky
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 Beta 350RR & 1986 430XC
    Other Motorcycles:
    1975 Rokon and 2004 Kawasaki KX65
    believe the regular acerbis petcock has 3 positions
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  4. 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 87-88 bikes came with just on/off for some reason. my 95 has the same petcock only its a 3 position..
    just have to buy the right acerbis petcock, believe the 2-bolt pattern is the same on all of them.
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  5. Darrel78 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Central Arkansas
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 WR430
    Thanks, Troy. Apparently I need to be more creative in my searches; fuel valve, fuel, gas, tank, petcock have all come back with zilch. I'll take it apart and see what options present themselves. Or just wait.... :)
  6. Darrel78 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Central Arkansas
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 WR430
    I'll check into the acerbis. Did they make the original tanks?
  7. 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
    ill try my best to take it as a compliment, but im not troy..:p
    and yes, you are being lazy. try to google "acerbis reserve petcocks"
    they are available and rebuild parts as well..
    http://justgastanks.com/product_info.php?products_id=363&osCsid=8664555daff74d2f15cefbbab8ec3155

    http://www.amazon.com/Acerbis-Replica-Honda-Tank-Petcock/dp/B0022ZIB9S
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  8. 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
    acerbis made much of the swede plastic including tanks. my 95 still had an acerbis tank, eventually i believe the italians dropped acerbis, but not sure when
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  9. Darrel78 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Central Arkansas
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 WR430
    Thanks, Justintendo! My typing skills are lagging behind, Troy is a couple posts up and I was responding to him. May I compliment you on the acerbis information? I'm seeing them new for <$20. Just the ticket!
  10. 2premo Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Northern NV
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    98 WR360, 1987 WR430, 1988 XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    Sherco 300, 2002 KTM 380EXC
    odd my main 87 has a 3 position
    did not check the 88 or other 87's
    or the CR tanks
  11. Darrel78 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Central Arkansas
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 WR430
    We have a winner!
    image.jpg
  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
    watch out as theres left and right hand cocks!
  13. Darrel78 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Central Arkansas
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 WR430
    Thanks again!! Service with a smile!
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  14. 2premo Husqvarna
    Pro Class

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

    left hand aka stranger :D
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  15. husky jim Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    USA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    14 WR300, 87 430wr, 86 430ae, Tr650

    LMAO
  16. Darrel78 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Central Arkansas
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 WR430
    Parts are in! Another shout out to Kelly and crew! image.jpg
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  17. troy deck Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Republic MO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 250wr 12 cr125
    Other Motorcycles:
    kx65 ty80 rm80 kdx250
    what beast gets that? your gona like dat:thumbsup:
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  18. Darrel78 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Central Arkansas
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 WR430
    I put one of these on my WXE 360 and was really impressed with both the ease of tuning and the performance. This one goes on my 87 WR430.
  19. husqyman Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    S.E Kent UK
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1988 XC430, 1987 250WR.
    Other Motorcycles:
    Triumph Tiger 955i
    Be interesting to see how it goes. Please post results I am interested for my 88 430 XC
  20. 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
    nice, im dancing around the idea of ordering one for my lc430 as well. just a matter of when i decide to alot the funds for it. what rod is shipped with it for the 430?
    ive been very happy with the lectron on my 360 since last year. i can say i would never spend money on a different carb for a dirtbike after dialing one in on that bike. they run nice, meter accurately, and are very easy to get dialed.
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