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

Which way to go with this one...anybody?

Discussion in 'Vintage Restoration Projects' started by Tom Fitch, Jun 11, 2014.

  1. Tom Fitch Husqvarna
    B Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1987 TX 510
    Other Motorcycles:
    Bultaco
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    Tom Fitch, Jun 11, 2014
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  2. 84scrambler Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    mid Florida
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 xc 250, 85 wrx 250, 79 wr 250
    How about street legal it ? Wr rear fender and maybe one of those small racks on the fender for some long trail rides . Blast through the trails then cut through some cool small towns and then stop and camp for the night ? Just my thoughts , I have always wanted to do something like that and I think that bike would be a good candidate .
    84scrambler, Jun 11, 2014
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  3. Tom Fitch Husqvarna
    B Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1987 TX 510
    Other Motorcycles:
    Bultaco
    Great idea! NYS DMV may have a different opinion, but I definitely leaning toward enduro trim. Thanks for your reply!
    Tom Fitch, Jun 11, 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
    should be easy to get it registered for road trips...grab some spare wheel and motard it on sundays:cheers:
    suprize, Jun 11, 2014
    #4

  5. Tom Fitch Husqvarna
    B Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1987 TX 510
    Other Motorcycles:
    Bultaco
    Someone had said this bike was once raced by a factory sponsored rider. Does it look familiar to anyone?
    Tom Fitch, Jun 12, 2014
    #5

  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
    I got the same story with my 1985 400WRX. The work I performed on it turned up details like 24 year old brand new clutch, front and rear brake pads, and 1986 suspension link updates. Bears much fruit to the story of it being rebuilt by Husqvarna and given to the rider with a new 1986 400WR.

    As far as to finding out who the rider was, there was a contact from the Husqvarna Museum that has access to the original assignment and of any servicing performed through Husqvarna. It was in a discussion with a Swedish restoration and he mentioned the contact that got him all information for the fee of $30
    jimspac, Jun 19, 2014
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  7. oldbikedude Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Honey Brook Pa.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1988 wr 430 with cr suspension
    Other Motorcycles:
    66flh,67 CA77,76 CR125M,73H1,74ty250
    Whats to decide? Clean it up & enjoy it the way it is. Looks great to me.:thumbsup:
    oldbikedude, Jun 27, 2014
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  8. grouty Auto Lover ...

    Location:
    South West UK
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    78 390WR, 78 390 AMX, 500 Humph
    Other Motorcycles:
    works 73 CCM 520, another 73 CCM520
    "As far as to finding our who the rider was, there was a contact from the Husqvarna Museum that has access to the original assignment and of any servicing performed through Husqvarna. It was in a discussion with a Swedish restoration and he mentioned the contact that got him all information for the fee of $30"

    Does anyone have a contact for this person ? It would be interesting to see what (if any) history there is behind my 6 speed 390WR
    grouty, Jun 28, 2014
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  9. jimspac Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Connecticut
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR, 82 430WR, 84 250WR, 85 400
    Other Motorcycles:
    86 400WR, 82 Montesa Cota 349
    jimspac, Jun 28, 2014
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  10. Tom Fitch Husqvarna
    B Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1987 TX 510
    Other Motorcycles:
    Bultaco
    Definitely!!!
    Tom Fitch, Jun 29, 2014
    #10

  11. Tom Fitch Husqvarna
    B Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1987 TX 510
    Other Motorcycles:
    Bultaco
    Thank you very much for the lead! I am sorry I did not see your reply sooner. THX and take care!
    Tom Fitch, Jul 2, 2014
    #11

  12. jimspac Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Connecticut
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR, 82 430WR, 84 250WR, 85 400
    Other Motorcycles:
    86 400WR, 82 Montesa Cota 349
    Very glad to be able to help. Let us know how you make out.
    jimspac, Jul 2, 2014
    #12