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

TC 500

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by Jens Ries, Jan 8, 2014.

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  1. Jens Ries Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    center of Germany
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TC 500 83/84
    Other Motorcycles:
    Moto Guzzi le mans 2 1979
    old stuff ... for my new bike

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    Jens Ries, Jan 8, 2014
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  2. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Looks like a fun project. Always wanted to ride one of those beasts.
    Motosportz, Jan 8, 2014
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  3. Momudder Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    St. Louis
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    09 WR300,84 430CR 82 430XC
    Other Motorcycles:
    1984 RZ350 Yamaha
    Nice start. Keep up with the pics.
    Momudder, Jan 8, 2014
    #3

  4. suprize Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bendigo, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR 400, bike in a box Moto Villa 350
    Other Motorcycles:
    ktm 300
    WHat a ball tearer! hope it comes togetrher for you
    suprize, Jan 8, 2014
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  5. RUF Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    SACRAMENTO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    510 air, 400WR 85, 430WR 87
    Other Motorcycles:
    BMW R80GS, GILERA 175RC 1972........
    :thumbsup: !
    RUF, Jan 8, 2014
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  6. Jens Ries Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    center of Germany
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TC 500 83/84
    Other Motorcycles:
    Moto Guzzi le mans 2 1979
    hey RUF know the bike from Your avatar ... it s ridden by a very fast German rider. He s beating fast people with new bikes and he is riding German and European twinshock championship. Had a ride with him six years ago.
    Jens Ries, Jan 9, 2014
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  7. Jens Ries Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    center of Germany
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TC 500 83/84
    Other Motorcycles:
    Moto Guzzi le mans 2 1979
    the pieces are: 84/85 WR lc 400 frame, 85 CR fork, aluminum gastank, 98 TE body six speed, 85 TC cylinder and head, delorto 40 mm, magura fatbar.
    First step was to modify the frame. Cut the two rods above the carb and replace them into two bows for place for the carb. Then cut a lot of ballast. The connectionrod from left footpeg to end of lower toptube is missing at 4 stroke generally. Placed a small gusset instead rps20140105_201625.jpg

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    Jens Ries, Jan 9, 2014
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  8. ruwfo Administrator

    Location:
    NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 390CR, 1982 430CR, 1984 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 250XC, 2016 FJ-09
    Yeap i went down the a similar path as your build , til i was lucky enough to find a original frame about 1/2 way thru.
    Still had to make a custom airbox, & carb spacer though. Husky John 100_0733.JPG
    ruwfo, Jan 9, 2014
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  9. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Nice work. I bet a Lectron carb would work great on that.
    Motosportz, Jan 9, 2014
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  10. Jens Ries Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    center of Germany
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TC 500 83/84
    Other Motorcycles:
    Moto Guzzi le mans 2 1979
    Hallo John,
    here in Germany it s very difficult to find parts for huskys ... or complete bikes ... everything is very expensive .. most of the Germans rode japanese bikes or typical Maico in this times.
    To get a twinshockframe, itc or usual, it s nearly impossible. Especially a fourstroke one.
    But I m happy with the WR lc one, it s symetric at fronttube and in good conditions. The modifys are not so big.
    To Motosportz: The fourstroke is very smoth to ride, a lot of power from lower rmp and moderate at top rpm. It s not like a twostroke, exploding power at top rpm.
    Here in Germany the guys use the dellorto or keihin flat, but what s a lectron carb?
    Jens Ries, Jan 9, 2014
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  11. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    thanks for the info, cool bikes.

    A carb made here in the USA. It has no jets and works with whats called a metering rod. Works great, EZ to tune, lots of power, better MPG. They are great for replacing old vintage carbs and work fantastic on modern bikes too. Not trying to sell you anything even though I do sell them.

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    Motosportz, Jan 9, 2014
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  12. ruwfo Administrator

    Location:
    NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 390CR, 1982 430CR, 1984 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 250XC, 2016 FJ-09
    Jens,
    Yes i'd agree on finding some Husky parts being hard , i took me 2 years to find the 510 twin shock frame.

    I had already restored the bike as a single shocker , it's a 86, but always wanted to make it a 2 shocker to
    race in my local Vintage class.

    Like i said i started down the modifing a LC frame path like you are til, one day , magically one appeared
    on ebay.
    Husky John
    ruwfo, Jan 9, 2014
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  13. can Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Canada
    I have a 510 frame. I think it is 1984. But the part that holds the seat on has been bent sideways.
    can, Jan 9, 2014
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  14. Jens Ries Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    center of Germany
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TC 500 83/84
    Other Motorcycles:
    Moto Guzzi le mans 2 1979
    hallo John,
    had a '86 TE too ..but it was liquid cooled .. last aircooled I had was a '85 TC four speed mono.
    To Motosportz .. the carb is really beautyfull, like the transparent fuelchamber. What s the price for?
    Jens Ries, Jan 9, 2014
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  15. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many

    Will PM you.
    Motosportz, Jan 9, 2014
    #15

  16. dmcoz Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1974 CR250, 125 2003 TE250
    Can you pm me the price too please
    dmcoz, Jan 9, 2014
    #16

  17. RUF Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    SACRAMENTO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    510 air, 400WR 85, 430WR 87
    Other Motorcycles:
    BMW R80GS, GILERA 175RC 1972........
    Jens.
    I know in your country Herr Kaltemberg made this wonderfull lightweight with a similar frame.

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    RUF, Jan 9, 2014
    #17

  18. RUF Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    SACRAMENTO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    510 air, 400WR 85, 430WR 87
    Other Motorcycles:
    BMW R80GS, GILERA 175RC 1972........
    :notworthy::notworthy::notworthy:.... !
    :applause::applause::applause:......... !!
    RUF, Jan 9, 2014
    #18

  19. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many

    That bike looks fun to ride. Is that a newer TE610 side cover! Do those work on that bike. If so WOW. Talk about longevity in design.
    Motosportz, Jan 9, 2014
    #19

  20. justintendo klotz super techniplate junkie

    Location:
    mercer, pa/northwest pa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    84 250,86 400,87 430,88 250,95 360
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 kawasaki zrx 1100
    i ran a 2002 4 stroke cover on my 83 250 motor for awhile...works perfect except has the extra bolt hole around the kickstarter area. a lil heavier than the original simple mag cover..more durable for sure!
    justintendo, Jan 9, 2014
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