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

preston petty

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by cemetrykeeper, Jan 1, 2017.

  1. cemetrykeeper Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    wales
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 tc 250 2011 TE 511, 79 OR 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    beta 300rr
    hi Guys
    does anyone have a Preston Petty headlight for sale? I`m in UK refreshing a 89 OR 250 so any help in mods/ setup would be much appreciated. would anyone know what othermake parts are compatible ie clutch plates cables etc. cheers
  2. PEZBerq Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Brisbane, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    390AMX, 430XC, 240WR, 2x510TE, FE501
    You can buy them new from Strictly Hodaka in the US. They are the authorized reproducer of Preston Petty plastics. A bit old school for an 89 so I assume you mean 79 model?
  3. Kartwheel68 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Newnan, Georgia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 125XC, 250XC, 430XC, 430WR, 250CR
    Other Motorcycles:
    83 175WR , 76 250WR, 74 250 Mag
  4. cemetrykeeper Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    wales
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 tc 250 2011 TE 511, 79 OR 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    beta 300rr
    yep sorry meant 79
  5. AbnMike Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Morgantown, WV
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    vintage 250 WR
    Mine has the correct Preston Petty headlight front number plate, but no light. What would it take to get a light up front and in the rear? More concerned about the front for dusk riding.

    It's an 83 WR250
  6. grouty Auto Lover ...

    Location:
    South West UK
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    78 390WR, 78 390 AMX, 500 Humph
    Other Motorcycles:
    works 73 CCM 520, another 73 CCM520
    I have got (somewhere) a Petty front light with the plastic peg board number plate. I also have a fairly naff standard one. No idea if the sealed beams work or if I can find them, but I will look if I have time tomorrow.
  7. Kartwheel68 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Newnan, Georgia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 125XC, 250XC, 430XC, 430WR, 250CR
    Other Motorcycles:
    83 175WR , 76 250WR, 74 250 Mag
  8. disonny Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    upstate ny
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    73 360 wr/rt, 75 wr250 78 cr250,
    Other Motorcycles:
    83 wr250, 84 wr400


    I believe the light is just a tractor headlight you can get from a auto parts store. There are a few options for a tail light. Search on line and pick one. Just make sure you have the WR ignition.
  9. cemetrykeeper Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    wales
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 tc 250 2011 TE 511, 79 OR 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    beta 300rr
    that would be great. thanks
  10. grouty Auto Lover ...

    Location:
    South West UK
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    78 390WR, 78 390 AMX, 500 Humph
    Other Motorcycles:
    works 73 CCM 520, another 73 CCM520
  11. AbnMike Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Morgantown, WV
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    vintage 250 WR
    Dumb question but this is my first Husky - how will I know if I have the WR ignition?
  12. RUF Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    SACRAMENTO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    510 air, 400WR 85, 430WR 87
    Other Motorcycles:
    BMW R80GS, GILERA 175RC 1972........
    Look at wires coming out of motor.
    You should see a yellow one.
    That is for lights.
  13. Bigbill Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '83 250wr
    Other Motorcycles:
    0 right now
    Having or adding A headline is a great idea. We tend to come in at dust on those last loops we do. I put the non headlite bikes in front of me( 1 or 2) and light up the trails. Just some added trail talk.