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

Help!! Considering purchasing 1988 Husqvarna 510 TC

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by frog, Mar 12, 2022.

  1. frog Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    MN
    I found a low hour great condition Husky 510 TC. I would ride it in vintage motocross a few times a year. I’m worried about reliability, starting, and parts availability. I’ve owned many 4-strokes over the years. I know the importance oil changes, checking valve clearance. I heard a carb switch can help starting tremendously. Does anybody rebuild these motors anymore. Any help would be much appropriated!
    frog, Mar 12, 2022
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  2. 86 400 XC Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Calgary
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    75,82,83,2x84,85,3x86,87,88 and 89
    Other Motorcycles:
    more Huskys
    The 88 was a better bike, has the better front brake, black tank set up and the better shock linkage from the 87 2 stroke.
    The 87s had magnesium cylinders and water pumps, so corrosion is a big factor on those.
    Most 88s had aluminium clutch covers and the cylinder was hit and miss until the old ones ran out of stock.
    Parts are available, pistons, cam chains and valves.
    I have had the 86, 87 and 89, all brought back from being dead..
    Fun torquey bikes and change the oil after every ride.
    86 400 XC, Mar 13, 2022
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  3. ruwfo Administrator

    Location:
    NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 390CR, 1982 430CR, 1984 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 250XC, 2016 FJ-09
    condition, condition, is all i can add to Steve's comments.

    Parts are available, but our hobby is see a big spike in prices, so the better the bike & if owner has a spare
    parts tucked away grab them too.
    ruwfo, Mar 16, 2022
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