Old Husky only ridden to church on sundays...

A friend at work IM'ed me asking what bike he should get his 12 year old to learn on. He hasn't ridden in over thirty years. He has an old bike in the garage he will sell to help finance the purchase.

He sent me the attached picture -I was more than a little surprised when I saw it. My jaw dropped and I muttered under my breath - "Oh my f-ing god..."

Mint Husky 250CR MAG - 1974...

What's it worth? I am guessing a little more than it went for in 1974...

jeff

Cool pic.

I couldnt tell ya what the bike is worth, but i would guess a pretty penny.

I clicked on the pic and then i couldnt get back to CafeHusky. Anyone else have that technical glitch?

I was able to get right back.

Ask him what he wants for it........damn it

Your .sig says you live in "north bay" - is that marin area? He works at our main office... In mountain view, California...

jeff

Just keep driving until Marin ends..then go another 20 miles or so!

Where's HuskyT, he'll have a good idea of it's value.

I've seen a few newer (late 70's, early 80's) mint Husky's go in the $4-5 K range on ebay. I'm guessing that bike is worth less tho.

I did a little digging and talked to Les at LTR - he has a vintage elsinore 125 that he bought new and raced expert class in 73... 1974 year is the most desirable. 1974 models (and 74-like bikes) are eligible for vintage class mx. Anything newer goes in a different class. The rule book states that the 1974 husky rear suspension travel must be limited to 4 inches to compete in the class.

My co-worker is busy for a few weeks with personal stuff before he will put it on the market. Kinda nice to look at - brings back alot of memories. I raced a 1974 kx125 at the time and would like to find one of these (for nostalgic reasons). 1974-1976 kx250 would be my second choice...

jeff

4" of travel eh, party on.

I’d offer $1,500 to $2,000 because you need to go through a complete restoration. Maybe a tad less in money. Don’t let that old cylinder base gasket bite you. I still have teeth marks. Lol

Nothing like being on a old husky listening to that fin ring.

nothing like commenting on threads that were last posted on 10 YEARS AGO...

duh..... WHAT???

I fell for it LOL, was getting ready to reply

oooohhh yeah.....nearly as well

Me too back in time. ⌛️

Wish we knew if there was a "happy ending" to this story.

Bill Brother is watching you on cafe husky !

the ironic thing is this was the 72nd thread on CH... I'm not sure there is any older thread still going. [Dean started CH the month before I think... July 2008]

It's a nice '74 too.

Bigbill- I did not realize you had to deal with cancer. Thoughts & prayers- Hope all is well