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

Husky 485 WRD ?

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by Xcuvator, Jul 2, 2009.

  1. Xcuvator Husqvarna
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    Location:
    Scholls Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE450,610 WB165,WR250 WR360 & XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    yes
    I am looking at a barn find Husky. The owner thinks it is a 78-79 485 WRD. I have been searching and can't seem to find a place that has the models that were built during the different model years. 485 doesn't ring a bell to me but my knowledge of those years is very limited.
    Xcuvator, Jul 2, 2009
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  2. ruwfo Administrator

    Location:
    NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 390CR, 1982 430CR, 1984 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 250XC, 2016 FJ-09
    Get the bike frame & motor serial numbers, Husky never made a factory 485, but that doesn't it's not a shop made model, sold thru a dealer.

    Only the stamped numbers will tell. Car dealers made & sold special models
    all the time.

    There was just a 84 500CR on Ebay claiming to be a special CRE model, because it had CRE letters on the seat no such thing.


    Later
    John
    ruwfo, Jul 3, 2009
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  3. Xcuvator Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Scholls Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE450,610 WB165,WR250 WR360 & XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    yes
    Thanks for the tips Guys. I went to Vintage Husky and it looks to be a 81-83 XC430. So I guess I just need to decide if I need or even want another restoration.
    They are always so nice to look at though..........
    Xcuvator, Jul 3, 2009
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