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

Video: 1986 400 Enduro

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by MotoFo, May 7, 2017.

  1. MotoFo Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Richmond, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1974/5 250CR, 1981 430CR, 1986 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha TY175, Yamaha TY250, CRF150F
    I got around to putting a few clips together of a ride from a couple weeks ago. My daughter, son and I met up with some friends and took to the trails near Mt. Shasta, CA. This was the first real ride on the '86 400 – a lot of fun even with the fork seal giving out in the first few minutes and the rear brake out of adjustment for my liking. The motor is really versatile – I can chug along at slow speeds or let the beast out. I'm looking forward to getting things sorted and aim to make her street legal.

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  2. Brad-in-STL Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Greater St Louis Area
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '80 390 WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    '79 XR185, '81CR125, '07 Ducati ST3
    Awesome video! What elevation were you at? :thinking:
  3. Bigbill Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '83 250wr
    Other Motorcycles:
    0 right now
    I liked the '86/400 she's woods friendly yet comes to life if you wick it.

    Lots of stories about my Shasta. People disappearing, aliens, strange white colored pale people.
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  4. DaveM Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Adelaide, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2001 TE 570
    Other Motorcycles:
    Motorised Bicycle
    Aliens wouldn't know what to do if a 400 Husky came belting along at full noise!

    They would s**t and run!
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  5. Bigbill Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '83 250wr
    Other Motorcycles:
    0 right now
    Search mt. Shasta. Lots of info. Maybe videos on you tube.
  6. MotoFo Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Richmond, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1974/5 250CR, 1981 430CR, 1986 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha TY175, Yamaha TY250, CRF150F

    I believe got up to around 5,500 feet. The bikes were beginning to feel the effects.
  7. MotoFo Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Richmond, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1974/5 250CR, 1981 430CR, 1986 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha TY175, Yamaha TY250, CRF150F

    I've heard stories about the Lemurians – ancient civilization living inside of Mt. Shasta. Lemurians and Mt. Shasta.
  8. Michel Dufayard Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    France
    I love France ( vive la France !) but I must admit that the Landscapes in USA are marvellous !
  9. Eurofreak Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Western NY
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1986 TE 510, 1982 CR250, 2008 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    70's Triumph , Bultaco , Maico, etc
    Bike sounds good! Nice job
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  10. Bigbill Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '83 250wr
    Other Motorcycles:
    0 right now
    It depends on we're we live in the USA. Most of the off road riding is anywhere in the USA but the northeast.
  11. Bigbill Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '83 250wr
    Other Motorcycles:
    0 right now
    Btw the 400 wrx sounds awesome. There's something special about the 390/400/420/430 engines. I like them all even the 250 but my 400/86 was the bike.
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  12. wrx Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    845 newyork
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1973 to 1986 husky's various models
    Other Motorcycles:
    RM -250 / Buell / Penton 400 mc5
    Not a WRX Bill
  13. Brad-in-STL Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Greater St Louis Area
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '80 390 WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    '79 XR185, '81CR125, '07 Ducati ST3

    Man. Couldn't tell that. Sounded like it ran great all the way up. Nice job with that left hand kick from the saddle too! :thumbsup:
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  14. MotoFo Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Richmond, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1974/5 250CR, 1981 430CR, 1986 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha TY175, Yamaha TY250, CRF150F
    It was smiles all day. My daughter rode well and she just completed her first family enduro last weekend and took home a first-place trophy! She's hooked as is my son. I've got the summer to sort things out before the fall season.
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  15. steadydirt Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Ontario
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2007 2002 wr 250 1994 wxe 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    fj 1100 cb500 cb350 rt 200 xs 650
    Many years ago I beat a gent battling on a KX 500 in a MX race for first place in the novice open class with a mighty 400WXE 1986
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