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

Which reeds???

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by VirgilHilts, Apr 28, 2016.

  1. VirgilHilts Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Lancaster, PA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '87 430 auto, '82 430XC, '84 250WR,
    Other Motorcycles:
    '73 Hodaka Combat Wombat, '74TY250
    Looking to install a fresh set of reeds in my '82 430XC. Bought a set of Boyesen 616 reeds off eBay, listed as fitting. Guess what? They don't, they're a 4 petal top and bottom reed set up. Not the twin side by side one like I have. That style is only listed as fitting up to '81. Does anyone know the Boyesen part number for my bike?

    Thanks!!

    BTW here's my '82
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  2. watto450 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1965 250, 1978 390 Auto, 1983 510 TX
    612..or 613.. can't remember which one is which.. but one is a full set and one is 1/2 set... like the 125's have..
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  3. troy deck Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Republic MO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 250wr 12 cr125
    Other Motorcycles:
    kx65 ty80 rm80 kdx250
    try WPS p/n 59-7612 or call'em 1 800 441 1177
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  4. oldnslo Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Pa.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1974 husky Mag
    Other Motorcycles:
    Ktm, Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Yamaha
    Call direct to Boyesen....great folks....very knowledgeable,no errors...
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  5. Kartwheel68 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Newnan, Georgia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 125XC, 250XC, 430XC, 430WR, 250CR
    Other Motorcycles:
    83 175WR , 76 250WR, 74 250 Mag
    '81 has the same reeds as the '82 430, the confusion comes from the 250 going to the single reed in '82.
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  6. jimspac Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Connecticut
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR, 82 430WR, 84 250WR, 85 400
    Other Motorcycles:
    86 400WR, 82 Montesa Cota 349
    You can get a Mossbarger setup from DC Plastics. Same reed cage as the 360, 390, and 430.
  7. Bigbill Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '83 250wr
    Other Motorcycles:
    0 right now
    Doesn't the mossbarger reed box setup have a wider response rpm wise over the stock setup.?
  8. VirgilHilts Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Lancaster, PA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '87 430 auto, '82 430XC, '84 250WR,
    Other Motorcycles:
    '73 Hodaka Combat Wombat, '74TY250
    Thanks for all the help guys! I did look at the Mossbarger, but it's kinda salty at $300. I'm basically just replacing them because they're the original ones and i'm thinking they have to be a bit brittle and it'll start a little easier.
  9. Kartwheel68 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Newnan, Georgia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 125XC, 250XC, 430XC, 430WR, 250CR
    Other Motorcycles:
    83 175WR , 76 250WR, 74 250 Mag
    Nothing wrong with the stock reed cage.
  10. GaryM Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Austin, Tx
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1981 430cr second 430 CR 500cr
    Other Motorcycles:
    1981 490 Maico
    The stock motor has plenty of power for sure. But I have put three Mossbarger Reed setups on three 430s. I can see why Husky products offered these!

    Gives more through all the rev range and gives with the Geoff Morris pipe and real kick upper mid range hit that is just plain a rush and fun to ride with.

    I have ready to install the upgraded Moss. reeds and mounting plate on my 500 but have to trim it a bit to fit. This big one is next to get done.

    I can get these a bit better price for anyone that needs one.

    Want to try and add a Lectron to a 430 in future. I ran a Lectron on my old 390 in the 78 season - never had one issue. Clean and crisp running bike
    Another one on my list to try.

    Again the stock bikes have plenty of power this was all for fun.
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  11. Bigbill Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '83 250wr
    Other Motorcycles:
    0 right now
    I might try the mossbarger reed box with a flat side 38mm carb n my 430cr build.