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

Engine Builder's - Who What Where?

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by Hwy, Jun 22, 2009.

  1. Hwy Mini-Sponsor

    Location:
    SF Bay Area
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '86 510TX / '90 250WXE / '87 510TE
    Other Motorcycles:
    '04 KTM 525MXC / '91 KTM 300DXC
    Looking for recommendations on competent engine builder in CA. for a 86 510 TX. Nothing wrong with engine, I just need it freshened up and overall check up.

    Any recommendations? I already know of Up-tite but I'd like to use 21st century payment methods.

    Thanks
    Hwy, Jun 22, 2009
    #1

  2. Vansmack Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Los Angeles
    You might be able to barter a deal with George for cigarette's! :lol:
    Vansmack, Jun 22, 2009
    #2

  3. glangston Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Gardnerville, NV and Mammoth Lakes, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 Husqvarna TE 310
    Other Motorcycles:
    2012 BETA 350 RS
    21st century payment methods.?

    Check? or gold.
    glangston, Jun 22, 2009
    #3

  4. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Regardless of his payment methods he is the RIGHT man for the job. :thumbsup:
    Motosportz, Jun 22, 2009
    #4

  5. Hwy Mini-Sponsor

    Location:
    SF Bay Area
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '86 510TX / '90 250WXE / '87 510TE
    Other Motorcycles:
    '04 KTM 525MXC / '91 KTM 300DXC

    Visa / MC / PayPal / UPS tracking numbers.....that sort of 21st century thing.
    Hwy, Jun 22, 2009
    #5

  6. pcnsd Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    San Marcos, CA
    Ron Bishop:
    Ron Bishop Motorcycles
    (760) 747-1360
    802 W Washington Ave Ste A
    Escondido, CA 92025


    Yep, Motorcycle Hall of Fame Baja Guy. Takes CC'ds, Husqvarna dealer forever etc.

    Regards,
    PC
    pcnsd, Jun 22, 2009
    #6

  7. Hwy Mini-Sponsor

    Location:
    SF Bay Area
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '86 510TX / '90 250WXE / '87 510TE
    Other Motorcycles:
    '04 KTM 525MXC / '91 KTM 300DXC
    I forgot about Ron Bishop-
    He helped me out a few years ago.
    Hwy, Jun 22, 2009
    #7

  8. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    If you want the NW then there is that mechanic that keeps posting to TT - he puts up some great posts. Kelly knows who he is if no one else does.

    Seems like a great guy.

    If you want to keep local might want to try the guy that does suspensions in Livermore at the BMW shop for leads... used to have a shop near you. I'm having a terrible time with names today.
    Coffee, Jun 22, 2009
    #8

  9. Leftcoast leftkicker Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    encinitas ca
    Would agree either George or Bishop for the 4S.
    Leftcoast leftkicker, Jun 23, 2009
    #9

  10. Joe Chod Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    upstate NY
    George will go to CC when a U.S.M.C. unit surrenders in battle.
    Looks like a LOOOOONG wait that will never come.

    Semper Fi
    Joe
    Joe Chod, Jun 23, 2009
    #10

  11. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Not sure who you are talking about. Russ Fletcher is the 4 stroke guru up here I always refer to but does not post anywhere on the web. Not sure he even owns a computer :D
    Motosportz, Jun 23, 2009
    #11

  12. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    Not Russ Fletcher

    PNW guy. Older guy, awesome poster, knows his stuff especially about valves & 2004 bike valves. Runs a shop and you recommended before on TT or CH. I think he does a lot of ktm bikes.

    Getting old is not fun :doh:
    Coffee, Jun 23, 2009
    #12

  13. Hwy Mini-Sponsor

    Location:
    SF Bay Area
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '86 510TX / '90 250WXE / '87 510TE
    Other Motorcycles:
    '04 KTM 525MXC / '91 KTM 300DXC

    Have a shop name or contact info?
    Hwy, Jun 24, 2009
    #13

  14. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    OH, Dave Hopkins. Duh. He does know his stuff. Goes by Dave Hopkins on TT so should be EZ to find / PM.
    Motosportz, Jun 24, 2009
    #14

  15. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    THAT'S IT !!!

    Great guy from what I can tell!
    Coffee, Jun 24, 2009
    #15

  16. Ruffus Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Fort Erie, Ont. Canada
    Yup IIRC it was Dave Hopkins who diagnosed a clutch problem I was having when my bike was new (pinched crank case vent tube). Never would have thought of that & have had zero issues since unkinking :thumbsup:
    Ruffus, Jun 24, 2009
    #16

  17. Hwy Mini-Sponsor

    Location:
    SF Bay Area
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '86 510TX / '90 250WXE / '87 510TE
    Other Motorcycles:
    '04 KTM 525MXC / '91 KTM 300DXC
    Thanks. Found him and sent an PM over at TTalk.
    Hwy, Jun 24, 2009
    #17

  18. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Yes, a huge wealth of knowledge and engine building. Dave is a great guy. Been there done that kinda dude. Works form experience.
    Motosportz, Jun 24, 2009
    #18

  19. Hwy Mini-Sponsor

    Location:
    SF Bay Area
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '86 510TX / '90 250WXE / '87 510TE
    Other Motorcycles:
    '04 KTM 525MXC / '91 KTM 300DXC
    I tried two of the recommended builders with less and enthusiast responses. One did not seem interested and other did not even bother to reply. In this day of economic woes, when money is tight, you would think they'd be happy for the business.

    I guess it's Up-Tite that will get my money.
    Hwy, Jul 3, 2009
    #19

  20. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    Just wow. You could always drive down there and make a trip out of it and save a big hassle of shipping. Then you 2 could look it over together and hand the money over in person if that was the decision.
    Coffee, Jul 3, 2009
    #20