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

Can we start a new forum for just Automatics?

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by motomwo, Jan 13, 2013.

  1. Submit Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Bradford, Ontario
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 CR125, 86 430 AUTO
    I'm an owner and have ridden a friend of mines prefly after a hare scramble and loved it!!! I have one of my own that I'm currently working on getting going again
  2. Kartwheel68 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Newnan, Georgia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 125XC, 250XC, 430XC, 430WR, 250CR
    Other Motorcycles:
    83 175WR , 76 250WR, 74 250 Mag
    I think the biggest barrier to auto popularity is parts scarcity. I would have several of them if I could get parts, but I have no interest in a bike I can not ride as much as I want. Having said that I like learning about them and I find the entire idea interesting since Husky's solution to an automatic transmission is so different to the CVT of the Rokon and modern ATVs.
  3. Bigbill Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '83 250wr
    Other Motorcycles:
    0 right now
    I'd like to see husqvarna revamp, redesign the automatic tranny again. But maybe a manual shifting one.

    I believe Kevin Hines raced one years ago and had no problems with it. My guru buddy told me if a new rider babied it with constant u p and down shifting it would hammer it self apart. It seemed to stay together if it was raced and beat on.
  4. Kartwheel68 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Newnan, Georgia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 125XC, 250XC, 430XC, 430WR, 250CR
    Other Motorcycles:
    83 175WR , 76 250WR, 74 250 Mag
    Terry Cunningham was the most well known use of the autos. You are correct though, autos are not good bikes for beginners, fast riders keep the clutches locked up reducing heat where beginners have the clutches slipping much more.
  5. troy deck Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Republic MO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 250wr 12 cr125
    Other Motorcycles:
    kx65 ty80 rm80 kdx250
    yea it'd be kool if they reworked that and brought it back:thumbsup:
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  6. suprize Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bendigo, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR 400, bike in a box Moto Villa 350
    Other Motorcycles:
    ktm 300
    its called the recluse clutch and you can get a new auto now if you want one (with manual shifting!) recommended for big four strokes...
  7. stormer254 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    England
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    More than I dare let her know
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yes!
    I have got one on my Gas Gas, you can even get a bit of engine braking but it is not a Husky Auto!!
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  8. Rowan Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Christchurch New Zealand
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 430 auto
    Yes they should be ridden either on the gas or on the brakes - they don't like having their clutches slipped. Because of the type of terrain that I usually ride my 430 is running 12-64 sprockets - yes you read correctly. That way my clutches lock up much more quickly (and closer ratios) and slippage is minimised. The top speed is down to about 65-70 mph but that is more than enough for me.

    I have found a foundry that can cast me new 2nd and 3rd gear clutch shoes for a very reasonable price - it is just a matter of pulling the tranny out and getting samples to them to work with.

    Rowan
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  9. WayneL Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 WR400 88 WR125 84 AE500 &13 WR300
    Other Motorcycles:
    BMW R1200GS and R80G/S PD
    Well its been a while since I've posted on the forum......

    2 weekends ago we had the annual Conondale Vinduro Sprint - the only vintage enduro race in Australia presently.....

    I raced in EVO (twin shock, air cooled & drum brakes class) Open ie 500CC and picked up a third on the AE500, that in itself isn't noteworthy, but I was beaten by two other AE500's - yes that's right 3 x AE500's in the one place and all on the podium! Gotta love an automatic :)

    Classic Dirt is coming up soon, there is talk of 5 of these monsters being present, will need to photograph them all together.
    everfree, DaveM and troy deck like this.
  10. 84scrambler Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    mid Florida
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 xc 250, 85 wrx 250, 79 wr 250
    I vote for auto forum as well , why keep us from it ? too much work ?
    Just don't talk about your health or passing away on there...
  11. Simon Mathewson Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Tweed Heads Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1982 420 AE
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha IT 200 , KTM 350 EXCF
    I would like to contact Grouty and talk about hard starting with my 420 Auto.
    I believe the problem is weak spark at the slow kick speeds.
    I have tried a Power Dynamo and Electrex Works ignition.

    Simon.
  12. grouty Auto Lover ...

    Location:
    South West UK
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    78 390WR, 78 390 AMX, 500 Humph
    Other Motorcycles:
    works 73 CCM 520, another 73 CCM520
    I'm here Simon ......... either PM or start a new thread. There is a massive amount of knowledge on here. There are many of us that will help.
  13. stormer254 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    England
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    More than I dare let her know
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yes!
    Hi Simon, whats your problem?