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

Newbe advice.

Discussion in 'Vintage Restoration Projects' started by bogwheel, Jun 9, 2018.

  1. bogwheel Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Ipswich Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    tr650?
    Other Motorcycles:
    Bultacos
    Being a long time Bultaco rider and restorer, I have the found a WR250 (early red tank).
    Before I take the plunge, could I please have some advice if any special tools are needed for a engine rebuild, and comparison to the easy Bultaco rebuild.

    Thanks
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  2. visiteur1948 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    france Europe
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    husqvarna only
    what year your HUSQVARNA ?
    picture ?
  3. 390wr Jon Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    New England
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 Husqvarna 390WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1979 BMW R100RS
    Bogwheel, The only tools I needed to purchase for engine repair was a TUSK case splitter and crank puller. Both worked fine. I also made an engine stand, which is essential. Hope this helps.
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  4. suprize Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bendigo, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR 400, bike in a box Moto Villa 350
    Other Motorcycles:
    ktm 300
    if you need any advice, give Mick Hughes at bendigo dirt bikes a call, he is all over the huskies.
  5. 390wr Jon Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    New England
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 Husqvarna 390WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1979 BMW R100RS
    Bog wheel, I forgot to mention that you also need an extra flywheel nut if decide to buy the Tusk crankshaft puller. You will need to grind off the nut corners to achieve a round nut for the full length of the nut. This modified flywheel nut gets inserted into the Tusk puller to pull the cases together during reassembly.
  6. ajcmbrown Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Metung Victoria Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    400WR 250WR 07 WR500 430AE 360AE
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 500CR Ducati Multistrada 1200S

    Hi Bogwheel, there's a very knowledgeable bloke up your way, he's on here as Dukkman, out Warwick way if I recall correctly. I'm sure if you asked nicely, he'd be happy to help with advice and knowledge?
    Tony.
  7. jimspac Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Connecticut
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR, 82 430WR, 84 250WR, 85 400
    Other Motorcycles:
    86 400WR, 82 Montesa Cota 349
    Depending on how early it is,for round cases, the only special tool is a flywheel puller. You can get replacement points ans condenser from your Bultaco sources. Maybe the same for large case 5 speeds but need a workshop manual to clock the transmission when you split the cases. For mag cases you need case puller and case installer( The mangle is the Husqvarna tool).