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

New 83' CR500 Owner

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by Silverado, May 23, 2016.

  1. Silverado Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Dubai
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2015 TE300, 83' CR500
    Other Motorcycles:
    Ktm 450 EXC Ktm superduke, BMW R100
    Hello everybody,
    Just got myself a lovely 1983 CR500 and I'm looking for more info. I'm trying to get hold of the owners manual and workshop manuals so I can get to know this awesome bike.
    I've had a look in tech section but the links aren't working, any help would be appreciated.
    Cheers

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  2. Bigbill Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '83 250wr
    Other Motorcycles:
    0 right now
    It's missing the chain I think you better let me have it? Kidding nice find, go slow at first.
  3. cognitive 390 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Bought one of those new when living in Bellevue Washington. Was a bear to start though. Other than that a great bike. Wish I still had it.
    Yes, the tech sections are not working. Hopefully not for long.
  4. 2premo Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Northern NV
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    98 WR360, 1987 WR430, 1988 XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    Sherco 300, 2002 KTM 380EXC
    the 83-88 is basically the same except 85 on is liquid cooled
    here is an 86 2 stroke engine manual
    hope this helps

    I tried to upload a file in my computer but it won't upload to this site, said there was an error
    anyone know how to get this uploaded
  5. justintendo klotz super techniplate junkie

    Location:
    mercer, pa/northwest pa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    84 250,86 400,87 430,88 250,95 360
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 kawasaki zrx 1100
    nice buy! i hope the chain missing doesnt mean theres a problem. ive run into that before..
  6. stormer254 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    England
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    More than I dare let her know
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yes!
    The site that held the manuals has shut and they are no longer available, unless you saved one or printed it off your f####d
  7. Silverado Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Dubai
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2015 TE300, 83' CR500
    Other Motorcycles:
    Ktm 450 EXC Ktm superduke, BMW R100
    I saw it run with the chain so it's ok, putting a new one on that I had lying around.
    Haven't started it since I bought it, wanted to do some maintenance before I took it for a spin. Give it a good check over.
  8. Krudd Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Sweden
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    89A 510TE, 89B 510TE
    Other Motorcycles:
    '81 Yamaha XT500
  9. Silverado Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Dubai
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2015 TE300, 83' CR500
    Other Motorcycles:
    Ktm 450 EXC Ktm superduke, BMW R100
    That's great thanks, managed to get the 2 stroke engine manual but still looking for the general frame workshop manual so I can check all the torque settings.
  10. SteveJ Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    New Mexico
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1970 400 Cross, 1983 500 CR
    Other Motorcycles:
    84 Honda CR500R, 81 Honda CBX,
    When I get home from work this evening, I'll provide you a link to my OneDrive account, you'll be able to download the manual from there. These files are too large to email, so I upload them to a free online storage (in this case OneDrive), then others can be allowed to view and download. I do have the owner's manual to my 500, but only in paper form. If you would like a copy, I'll scan and upload. Be a few days on the owner's manual to find time to scan.
    Steve
  11. SteveJ Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    New Mexico
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1970 400 Cross, 1983 500 CR
    Other Motorcycles:
    84 Honda CR500R, 81 Honda CBX,
    Nice looking machine by the way. Wonderful long broad powerband. Does it still have the 4 speed gearbox? A good run up through the gears always results in a grin.
  12. Silverado Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Dubai
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2015 TE300, 83' CR500
    Other Motorcycles:
    Ktm 450 EXC Ktm superduke, BMW R100
    That would be amazing Steve, thank you very much.
    Very generous of you to offer to copy your owners manual so when ever you can do it would be appreciated.

    Yes it's still the 4 speed although I haven't had the pleasure yet, can't wait to get on it ! It's my first vintage so I'll be taking it easy.
  13. SteveJ Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    New Mexico
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1970 400 Cross, 1983 500 CR
    Other Motorcycles:
    84 Honda CR500R, 81 Honda CBX,
    Having a problem with the file for the service manual (frame), will post it as soon as (if) I get it fixed. My apologies.

    Here's a link to the 1983 parts manual. You may already have it from HVA

    https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=2953AAE2DD855B48!306&authkey=!AL7B9lsuB9ApgxI&ithint=file,pdf

    I don't see the actual 2 stroke engine manual on HVA, so here's a link just in case. Of course these bikes have bounced my head off the ground too many times, so maybe I am just not seeing it.

    https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=2953AAE2DD855B48!243&authkey=!AKkEZ82cP3I-3kc&ithint=file,pdf

    Also have the Ohlins manual if you should need it.
  14. Silverado Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Dubai
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2015 TE300, 83' CR500
    Other Motorcycles:
    Ktm 450 EXC Ktm superduke, BMW R100
    Great, got those now .. I'll take the Online too many thanks.
    No problem about the frame manual, if you can get it working that would be awesome but thanks already fur what you've done !
  15. SteveJ Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    New Mexico
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1970 400 Cross, 1983 500 CR
    Other Motorcycles:
    84 Honda CR500R, 81 Honda CBX,