Ol' Blue - a 510 with a big twist

[HUSQVARNA MAN]

Been meaning to do this for ages.
Wanted to blend classic 70's looks with 80's components.
The result of 2months in the shed is Ol' Blue.
This bike has been built from scratch. Based on a 510 TC frame I have resourced all the best parts available and a few innovative ideas of my own incorporating my unique billet aluminium Sprocket Cover and also featuring my Two in One Race S/S Exhaust System, YSS 2 way adjustable rear shocks, massively modified front forks and considerable bespoke hand built parts.

Got loads of attention and praise at the International Dirt Bike Show this year
Video of its first firing up

View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zHNsD4sShIQ


Video of the build

View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jr5ctsU4lSU


•Engine Capacity is 570cc
•Works eddie seel stroked Crank
• Wiseco Piston
•Kibblewhite Valves and Springs
•Gas Flowed Head
•Elephant Foot Tappits
•Polished Rockers and Conrod
•Modern Flat Slide 41mm Carburettor from 2004 570 Model
•610 5-speed motocross gear set
•HVA Foot rests
•Titanium Engine Mountings and Bolts
•Billet HVA Brake Pedal
•Ducati Ignition
•HVM 2-1 race s/s exhaust system f1 built
•HVM billet alloy sprocket guard
•HVM alloy airbox
•HVM “Works” pattern number board set and side panels
.....and a special paint job as you can see.

What do you think?

 

[justintendo]

looks good! nothing wrong with a "resto-mod"! my only gripe would be id like to see ohlins on the back...but you have a nice bike that im sure is fun to ride as well!

 

[craigy]

It's lovely, very nice work.

Why did you polish the rod? Did you shot peen it after?

We used to break the little ends when I was road racing the Husky 570 motors. I went for a Carrillo rod, others had billet titanium rods made. The problem was sustained high RPMs would stretch the little ends. You probably won't see it though.

 

[Bodger]

It's lovely, very nice work.

Why did you polish the rod? Did you shot peen it after?

We used to break the little ends when I was road racing the Husky 570 motors. I went for a Carrillo rod, others had billet titanium rods made. The problem was sustained high RPMs would stretch the little ends. You probably won't see it though.

Craigy, what other things needed doing to rrace that engine please?

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nice looking and sounding bike HMAN

 

[troy deck]

DAMN

 

[2premo]

nice attention to detail, nice blending of early and later years, nice clutch, nice touch on the seat
my only question since you spanned so many years why the drum front

 

[HUSQVARNA MAN]

looks good! nothing wrong with a "resto-mod"! my only gripe would be id like to see ohlins on the back...but you have a nice bike that im sure is fun to ride as well!

i use ohlins but the shocks on it are race tested as are all the other mods on the bike,back to back they are chalk and chease also i could get the right spring ratings from yss.

 

[HUSQVARNA MAN]

nice attention to detail, nice blending of early and later years, nice clutch, nice touch on the seat
my only question since you spanned so many years why the drum front

the drum front is within the rules of pre 85 so if i dont sell before september i will ride it at the vets mx desnations

 

[2premo]

the drum front is within the rules of pre 85 so if i dont sell before september i will ride it at the vets mx desnations

that's a good reason

 

[ajcmbrown]

Stunning, and in good taste too. I sure sounds cranky!

 

[Crashaholic]

What a beautiful bike. An 83 4 stroke with the snappy revs of a modern four stroke....awesome. My heart raced when it was fired up. I was ready to see Ol Blue shoot some roost? You can't have a short vid of someone only flicking the throttle in the garage! Need to see roost shooting video! Damn, the adrenalin rush is fading.

 

[demi]

it is right in line with the beautiful twin shockers, your bike is tastefully done. The most aesthetically pleasing bikes anywhere are the UK Twin Shockers.