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

What pipes will fit my 1972 250

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by chamber66, Oct 17, 2017.

  1. chamber66 Husqvarna
    B Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR250 1972
    Other Motorcycles:
    RM370, Curtis Honda, Maico 400
    I need a pipe for my 1972 250. Which other popes will fit. There seem to be a lot of 360 pipes around but not that many 250 ones. I''m after the machine gun type that fit up one side of the bike

    Is there a best pipe option?
    Thanks
    John
    chamber66, Oct 17, 2017
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  2. jimspac Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Connecticut
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR, 82 430WR, 84 250WR, 85 400
    Other Motorcycles:
    86 400WR, 82 Montesa Cota 349
    I would think you could use WR or CR from 1973 and WR only from 1974.
    jimspac, Oct 21, 2017
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  3. chamber66 Husqvarna
    B Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR250 1972
    Other Motorcycles:
    RM370, Curtis Honda, Maico 400
    Do the 360 pipes work on the 250?
    chamber66, Oct 22, 2017
    #3

  4. jimspac Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Connecticut
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR, 82 430WR, 84 250WR, 85 400
    Other Motorcycles:
    86 400WR, 82 Montesa Cota 349
    Not likely as the 360-400-450 pipe likely have a larger flange connection like the later 390 & 430 compared to the 250..

    If you end up using a 360 pipe, you would need to sleeve down the ID of the header to manifold. Then you may be concerned about a larger volume than required for your application.

    I would look for a 250 pipe that I know is made for the large case 250 engine you have first before trying a 360 pipe.
    jimspac, Oct 22, 2017
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