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

Kick start stopper

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by jo360, Feb 19, 2017.

  1. jo360 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    perth australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1983 exc framed wr430 engine
    Other Motorcycles:
    ktm 520exc
    What you guys using to stick these onto the clutch case everything ive tryed fails after a short time.
  2. disonny Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    upstate ny
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    73 360 wr/rt, 75 wr250 78 cr250,
    Other Motorcycles:
    83 wr250, 84 wr400
    I used JB weld on mine. I am just finishing this bike so it's only been started a few times. Not sure on the longevity yet.
  3. jo360 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    perth australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1983 exc framed wr430 engine
    Other Motorcycles:
    ktm 520exc
    Tried jb but had better success with silicon i have glued it back down again with silicon but this time drilled a cavity in the rubber..who knows.
  4. fran...k. Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    eastern ct
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    420ae 98wr125 2004wr250 others
    Other Motorcycles:
    electric freeride 1993 yam gts
    I have used contact cement, like to glue formica to a countertop or glue down rubber roofing. Also have used automotive weatherstriping cement that comes in a tube. My results have been less successful than what is original. I also note in 87-88 it is re-designed and a small bolt is used in a non squish area.
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  5. jo360 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    perth australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1983 exc framed wr430 engine
    Other Motorcycles:
    ktm 520exc
    Thanks fran k might be next step as i had the recess filled with magnesium weld so plenty of meet to drill and tap for a fixing bolt.
  6. fran...k. Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    eastern ct
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    420ae 98wr125 2004wr250 others
    Other Motorcycles:
    electric freeride 1993 yam gts
    P1010066.JPG The 87-88 is somewhat different as the clutch cavity is larger and some starter parts are different shaped. Note the little bolt is in a place that does not get too much squish. I would not add a bolt to an earlier design. Picture here looks like part of my stop has broke off. I am sure it is the kick back is the main problem. Probably an ignition that has a starting advance different than a running advance would help lots. The weatherstriping adhesive tube has remained useful for a few years, not sure exactly what I got it for in the first place. View attachment 76814
  7. hva-factory CH Sponsor

    Location:
    uk
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Husqvarna 510TE , 300WR Etc...
    Loctite Multibond with activator is the best!

    Andy.
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  8. ruwfo Administrator

    Location:
    NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 390CR, 1982 430CR, 1984 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 250XC, 2016 FJ-09
    make sure you clean the side case & bumper with alcohol before using whatever adhesive you use...
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  9. Richard Colahan Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Upper Black Eddy PA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    71 250 Cross, 74 125WR, 75 250WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    Vintage British bikes, 1969 Penton
    Clean well then use Goop.
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  10. jo360 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    perth australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1983 exc framed wr430 engine
    Other Motorcycles:
    ktm 520exc
    Alcohol for cleaning.....are you mad.
    Thanks all will try loctite next then tap and die.
  11. jo360 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    perth australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1983 exc framed wr430 engine
    Other Motorcycles:
    ktm 520exc
    Fran k you need to clean your bike looks like a potato field.
  12. suprize Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bendigo, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR 400, bike in a box Moto Villa 350
    Other Motorcycles:
    ktm 300
    cleaning them just wears them out....there was a bloke called terry .... its gone...who used to contribute to ADB magazine years ago...a real tinker tuner. he had a 86 kdx 200 with a snail pipe, boost bottle, adjustable dogbone etc. every little gadget was on his bike and he never washed it ever. his argument was that modern cleaners destroy the seals and greases and wear out your suspension etc..let alone pressure washers.
  13. Eurofreak Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Western NY
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1986 TE 510, 1982 CR250, 2008 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    70's Triumph , Bultaco , Maico, etc
    The dirt hides what's wrong- you won't worry if you can't see it...
  14. GaryM Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Austin, Tx
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1981 430cr second 430 CR 500cr
    Other Motorcycles:
    1981 490 Maico
    May I share a secret. Besides using acid wash on Aluminum now. (learned from Anodizers) to prepare Al. Be careful here !

    I have been using what the Gun coat people use.


    tert-Butyl Acetate



    Best and proven to be the best prep metal I have ever used. So far even have found it not to disturb the paint as other solvents do. Careful here to So
    on the exposed Al side panel this ready case been a god send to me.
  15. Eurofreak Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Western NY
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1986 TE 510, 1982 CR250, 2008 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    70's Triumph , Bultaco , Maico, etc
    ?
  16. GaryM Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Austin, Tx
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1981 430cr second 430 CR 500cr
    Other Motorcycles:
    1981 490 Maico
    Al is the symbol for aluminum. The side exposed metal side panel on the Aluminum Tank is one go is a very tricky area
    to get the paint/clear coat to stick.
    Using this solvent has done wonders. It cleans fast. It evaporates faster than anything i have seen, It removes all oil etc and makes clear
    stick.

    This solvent can be used anywhere you want to clean and an to prepare something to stick. Like the rubber bumper on case
  17. Eurofreak Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Western NY
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1986 TE 510, 1982 CR250, 2008 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    70's Triumph , Bultaco , Maico, etc
    I got the Al, didn't get the rest of the shorthand. Either way it's good to know.
  18. PEZBerq Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Brisbane, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    390AMX, 430XC, 240WR, 2x510TE, FE501
    I have used Tarzans Grip glue. Needs dampness to cure. Surviving well on the 510 cases.