My Moms 450 Wr

Hello everyone,
I recently acquired my moms 1972 (I believe) 450wr. She rode it when she was in her 20’s. She passed away earlier this year. I’m hoping to restore it, and keep it in the family for a long time. It sat under a barn overhang for probably 20 years, so it’s in rough shape. I don’t know a whole lot about these bikes, but I’m very mechanical inclined, and have a small engine repair business. So mostly I will need advice specific to the vintage husky’s. Is there a good source to get my hands on a shop manual? From what I’ve gathered it seems like there’s this quite a few parts available on eBay. Thanks in advance, Jake

Good to see your Mom's Husky in good hands.

Link to manual and much more:

http://www.3medesign.com/technical-data.html

A number of 450 owners here that are a wealth of info. The Cafe Husky search function (upper right hand of page) will also provide experience others have posted.

Looking forward to your future progress.

Sorry to hear about your Mom. But happy to see you getting the bike back to running. Your Mom Must have been quite a Lady to start a 72 450!!! I still find the 450 to be a rather de-constructor to the knee and ankle!! Hope you got a pic with her and the bike, that would be Awesome! Chris

Beautiful man!!!

Welcome to CafeHusky. That is a great project and you'll find good help here. Your skill set will get you through the project, pretty simple and straight forward machines. There is a number stamped on the frame near the steering head, a 1972 will start with MJ####. Sorry about the loss of your mom, the connection to her makes the bike invaluable to you. My 1970 400 was bought new by my dad... the one bike that I will never sell.
Good luck,
Steve