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

Well I couldn't help myself - 1983 500 XC

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by Motosportz, Mar 1, 2014.

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  1. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Damn craigslist! Rainy day, just relaxing and checking the web before I go over and see my father this evening. WTH! 1983 500XC for $600!!! And 15 minutes away. Resist. Resist! I have always wanted a twin shock air head but was looking for a WR400. I guess the lure of a black and blue kicking foot, paint shaker like vibrations, 100 mph plus stock gearing and guaranteed loop outs was to much for me because it is now mine. Will not take much to make her rideable. Front wheel bearings, some adjusting, getting it running 100%. Even came with a title. Guy I bought it from knew nothing about it and got it at a estate sale. The estate dude was the original owner and hence the title. Amazing. Then I figure out what to do with it. Look forward to doing stupid stuff on it. Let the fun begin.

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    Motosportz, Mar 1, 2014
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    Dangermouse449, Ken Hynes, wallybean and 13 others like this.

  2. 86 400 XC Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Calgary
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    75,82,83,2x84,85,3x86,87,88 and 89
    Other Motorcycles:
    more Huskys
    Awesome score, sweet bike.
    86 400 XC, Mar 1, 2014
    #2

  3. 310huskyTE Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Melbourne Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 FE 350, 2011 Meo.
    Other Motorcycles:
    67 CR250, 71 400 Cross, 78 CR250
    Great buy! Fun and frightening time ahead!!
    310huskyTE, Mar 1, 2014
    #3
    WoodsChick likes this.

  4. Chayzed Pilot Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    So Cal
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2004 TC450,1978 390CR,1983 430 Wr
    Other Motorcycles:
    A gaggle of them
    Kool score Kelly
    Chayzed Pilot, Mar 1, 2014
    #4

  5. Norman Foley Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Trumansburg, NY... The Beautiful, Finger Lakes
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR 86 250WR 93 WXE350 03 TE610
    Other Motorcycles:
    '85 Fantic 300 '12 HUSABERG TE250
    10 Fins of Fury! Very cool bike for the collection!
    Norman Foley, Mar 1, 2014
    #5
    wallybean and WoodsChick like this.

  6. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    thanks guys. Just did a quick wash. Tank is perfect, no dents, seat perfect, pipe, perfect, motor looks clean, and overall quite intact. Someone spray painted it here and there. Oh well, will reverse that. These things are crude :)
    Motosportz, Mar 1, 2014
    #6
    wallybean, Kevin_TE250 and Norman Foley like this.

  7. adam6402 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Tulsa, OK
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Dd you see the post in "Husky for sale in the world" this morning? Eastern Wahington deserts here you come!
    adam6402, Mar 1, 2014
    #7

  8. Norman Foley Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Trumansburg, NY... The Beautiful, Finger Lakes
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR 86 250WR 93 WXE350 03 TE610
    Other Motorcycles:
    '85 Fantic 300 '12 HUSABERG TE250
    Very simple for sure, somewhat crude yes. You can see this design philosophy in Husabergs right up to 2008, welded on steel sub frames and all.
    Norman Foley, Mar 1, 2014
    #8

  9. yaackles Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Finger Lakes Region of NY
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2009 WR 125, 1986 WR 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    79YZ100,79KZ650,83Nigthawk,98rmx250
    I am envious !!! Sweet Ride !!!
    yaackles, Mar 1, 2014
    #9

  10. 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
    thats no joke about 100 mph...they go way too fast for knobbies!
    justintendo, Mar 1, 2014
    #10

  11. yzrider Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2004 cr125
    Other Motorcycles:
    2009 yz250f 197? rickman zunpaap 125
    Holy crap if you ever want to sell it, contact me i may make the drive cross country for it.
    yzrider, Mar 2, 2014
    #11

  12. dartyppyt Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Illinois
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    17 TE 150, 82CR 500
    Other Motorcycles:
    82 125,250,430&500 79 390 83 250
    Great score, get dr done.
    dartyppyt, Mar 2, 2014
    #12

  13. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Looking forward to the first ride. Maybe next weekend if I get time to mess with it this week. No work on it today as for some reason I am going riding in 100% rain right now.

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    Motosportz, Mar 2, 2014
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    Xcuvator, justintendo, 86 400 XC and 1 other person like this.

  14. trailboss Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Nampa, Idaho
    My first Husky was a 83 500XC, what a awesome bike it was. I raced it in motocross, the local track had just put a cement starting gate in and I could get the holeshot most everytime on that bike. Great fun! They can be mellow enough for a great trail bike also.
    trailboss, Mar 2, 2014
    #14

  15. jimspac Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Connecticut
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR, 82 430WR, 84 250WR, 85 400
    Other Motorcycles:
    86 400WR, 82 Montesa Cota 349
    Who needs a reason to ride in rain? I grew up riding in snow, rain , mud and twisted woods trails when I was in my teens. What I learned from that has kept me from getting killed several times over on my cruiser and in the dirt, the wetter it was the more I ruled. I was riding a Honda SL350 in 1977 just before getting my MR250 with a group from the Hoda shop I was about to buy it from. They were on MR250s , modified CR250 and a TL125. They were floored that I was unstoppable where they were hanging up and the tighter it was, the better I was riding. The only place they had it over me was the fireroads because they had 1976 suspension and I had a 325lb bike with 1971 suspension
    jimspac, Mar 2, 2014
    #15

  16. ruwfo Administrator

    Location:
    NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 390CR, 1982 430CR, 1984 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 250XC, 2016 FJ-09
    I'd agree with Steve, such a deal
    ruwfo, Mar 2, 2014
    #16
    86 400 XC likes this.

  17. oregonsage 4st Clerk

    Location:
    Dry Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    FX450
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha DT400 x 2, BMW G310R
    I think you got took...but if you put fresh tires on it I will give you $700 for it.;-)
    oregonsage, Mar 2, 2014
    #17
    Ken Hynes, Xcuvator and TROFFER88 like this.

  18. Teambowles Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    NorCal
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    19 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    19 ktm 6 days excf 450 n excf 500
    Go to craigslist, motorcycles, Medford or redding, vintage huskys gas gas etc.....posted today, some guy is selling off his collection.
    Teambowles, Mar 2, 2014
    #18

  19. silverstreakNZ Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Christchurch nz
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82cr500,76gp360,90wr250,81 420AXC
    Other Motorcycles:
    74 tm400 , 02 gasgas ec 300
    craiglist virgin here . can u search for world wide ? or have to select location first ?
    silverstreakNZ, Mar 2, 2014
    #19

  20. suprize Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bendigo, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR 400, bike in a box Moto Villa 350
    Other Motorcycles:
    ktm 300
    Nooiiiccceee!
    suprize, Mar 2, 2014
    #20
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