New Husky added to my stable!

well.....I found her..
Barn bike on steroids one of those you only read about.

Pacific North west find.

Looking for an 83-84 open bike to start racing again in the Evo class.
On one of the forums, posted some questions etc and this gentleman emails me and said he had one (his son) did and didnt want it any more

okay, what is it and how much........
well its a 1983 XC 500
two races, 2nd owner, been locked up in the temp controlled shed (not outdoors under a tarp)
first owner had it on a farm to just ride the fence line, 2nd owner 2 short races, won both and just likes modern bikes more and just wants the Husky gone
she is really clean for 26 years young, no leaks no nothing....I am so pumped!

oh yeah...rear fender is cracked.

so
Paid for...done deal.
yeah.....for me, cheap price...

she is enroute to her new home and a leak down test and complete tear down to check and go through bearings etc and new rubber...
wooo hoooo!
He just rolled it out of the shed on Friday and took these shots...




You can see how much clutch cover boot wear and boot/frame wear there is...and the peg...
...yeah lots of hours on her!
NOT





HR

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You're a lucky man.

Now thats what I call a torque twister....!!!

did you get it from the "little old man in pasedena" ??

nice machine !!

The "10 fins of fury" combined with a 6 speed can spell trouble......over 100 can get you hurt......hard to unless you hit something because that thing tracks as stable as a cruise missle. Good find and I am jealous.....really.........I am.

10 Fins of fury.......I LOVE IT!

I raced open bikes for decades, had a CR500, YZ400, Husaberg FX650 and related, so I am in full respect and honor of the throttle!

Kelly:
you can ride any time you want!

Inmates in General:
I will post a running narrative of the arrival, inspection, refurb (as necessary)
She is going to be a racer, not something hung over the fireplace.
So
FUNCTION...
Race Tech Emulators in the forks
going to have Les at LT rebuild the shocks and get some NON-26 year old fish oil in em and check the seals and related.
Reeds (going to mod a v-force)
Pastrana Freestyle bend pro-tapers
"Real" footpegs
Possibly (after a few rides) a G2 Throttle assembly

I have the Dirt Rider Magazine in my collection that did a full test on the bike, so Have the Carb, jetting, needle etc mods etc that they did!


Then........focus is reliability....total.
retired Army, so I "enjoy" set up and preventative maintenance vs reactive maintenance!

Cant wait ....she is going to be a beast!



HR

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Looks like it needs alot of work..How much to ship it to Michigan
Looks really clean let me know what you had to do to mod the VForce and what model valve you used..

so sweet, so jealous! best mod after the suspension is to have the brakes re-done from woody at GP in FL- it'll stop big time! also, ditch the 40mm mikuni for 38mm, way easier starting and better low end and lower the compression a hair.

Can you double up on the head gasket for comp on the "10 Fins of Fury"?

heard about the 38 Carb...I do have the jetting as posted by Husky Factory in a Dirt Rider Magazine and I will post that as well.

Also anyone here ever put in a reed cage spacer to improve low end and smooth out response?

I have made them before, helped other bikes, especially the 300 Gas Gas a ton.

I have a bud here that has an XC 500 as well I will ask him exactly what V-Force and share with the inmates here.

HR

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yep, george did my '82.5 silver streak and i used both heads, his was by far the easier to ride. if you are only racing mx i'd swap out the 6 speed for 4 speed- same gear ratios 2-5 but gears are 33% thicker. also check the post for the kick idler gear (behind the clutch assembly) for wallowing, the upgrade was a support post (bosses already in the case). i ran both stock and mossbarger reed cages- no difference, it's a beast

Great discussion. Hawaii-Rider, thanks for your service to our country. I have 26 years in right now and will be joining you in another five or so. You know I'm just having fun at this point.... I hope to run into you at Woodland or one of the other tracks in the Northwest. That is a sweet Husky for sure.

I am also looking at building a 84 XC500 and this information is great. Does George at uptite racing have a website?

Thanks,
Mike

No website.
Just give him a call (714) 540-2920

Beautiful bike!!

Congrats on your find hawaii-rider!

who said belfair..


just dont let me get in front....

The Ten Fins of Fury will strip paint!

HR

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Guess you all like "ten fins of fury". Cannot claim the quote myself........an old riding bud in early 80's called it that....BTW he was a Maico diehard and gave it this term....respect due when a maico 440/490 nut gives props to a husky.

Joe

Well Joe, that is the girls official Vintage name now.
Ten Fins of Fury

Talked to my best friend today, he is going to start EVO racing with me.

His business has a powder coating set up (pro)
so.....

going to powder coat the frame, brake stay, well all parts Husky White, well, Husky White.

Went to our PACNW vintage race event today, took about 120 photos and just droooled at the track and cant wait to hit the next race.

Track is sand and loam, NO rocks, NO doubles or Tripples, a GP beautiful Vintage Track.

Suuuhwheeeet

HR

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A little off the subject of the new Husky....does anyone know if George at Uptite makes exhaust pipes for 82 model 250's?