• Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

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84 CR500

F

fourtynine

Husqvarna
Hi, im possible going to buy a 84 CR500 in decent condition.
I´m not very familiar to husky in that area and that bike should be my start into the classics...
So can you please give me any feedback about the model, would a 81/82/83 be better?
I has a plasic tank, does the cool alloy tank fit too?
Problems with the swingarms? (They look very weeak to me)
Is the frame same with the TC models (does a TC510 thumper engine fit?)

Thanks in advance!!!
 
I am pretty sure that due to the location of the carburetor on the four stroke ones the frame for them is modified in that area. I think the slight s shape to the front frame downtube could be made to work. The earliest heads would be needed for any of these dual shock white frame four stroke engined things even with some frame mods. Just to get you going in the right direction on that aspect.

If the swingarm has a sort of pusher bolt on the forward side of the axle on the chain side that is as good as it is going to get. Yes it is a round tube not a rectangle designed to be stiffer in one axis than the other you kind of have to decide if you want classic or modern.

I am pretty sure an alloy tank will fit might need a seat to make it right side panels fork stops. I don't know off hand how much other stuff.

What is in it a four speed or six. I would favor the wide ratio six speed myself for the riding I do. The six speed will also most likely be easier to get transmission parts should they be needed.

I would say ride it around and then pull the oil and see how much metal is on the magnet. Just lately on here you can see a used bike can be obtained by skilled bike collector for pretty much the cost of the primary drive gear with starter gear that is generally the first thing to wear out.

fran
 
the 83 and 84 tanks can be swapped...but the corresponding seat has to go with it...and to line up correctly and look right, the sidepanels should should also be swapped...
 
An 81 or 82 will not be better than the 84. The 84 handles much better in the tight stuff. The swing arm is plenty strong and there are zero issues with them. The 510 four stroke frame is different and fitting a four stroke into a two stroke requires frame mods but can be done. I have an 84 500 auto and it is a nice bike to ride. You won't regret buying the CR!
 
pretty much the well sorted 500 by then, nice smooth power and plenty of it!, plusho suspension that snaps to attention when you need it and a very simple bike to maintain and own.

give your self a long afternoon on it before forming an opinion, they feel weird at first till you get used to the "husky way" of doing things...

stick with plastic tank, more fuel, and don't worry about looks. get an alloy tank and seat etc for glam moments if you want but the plastics are very functional.
 
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