• Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

  • Hi everyone,

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favorite left kicker??

Bigbill

Bigbill

Husqvarna
Pro Class
For the 250cc

1. '81 250cr
I think this was a little cr rocket.

2. '78 250or
The mix of 1, 2, 3 gears being wide ratio and 4, 5, 6 being close ratio. This transmission had no bog in the 4, 5, 6 gears if you weren't in the WOT.

For the bigger bores,

3. '79 390cr
This bike is a earth churning, roost ripping middle bore. It's not for the new rider. More than enough power.

4. '86 400 wrx. Smooth power very controllable.

Once I started riding the 390cr the 250's just sat.

What's your favorite left kickers?
 
I agree on the 430, if you told me I could keep only one of my Husky's it would be my '82 430WR that I have set up with 11" travel between the stock WR and an XC/CR, it can do anything.

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Let's see here: I've owned four WR400LC's, one WRX 400, an 1982 250WR and 82 430 XC, and an 1983 250WR and 430WR (the only HUS I currently own)....Liked them all, but my 2 favorites were the 83 Milk trucks -- hands down.
 
it really is hard to pick one...if you have one of the 400s that doesnt vibrate thats a real gem. good smooth power for any situation, good revs and good torque. the itc setup is my favorite dual shock, and the 87-88 is my favorite overall chassis. those last single shocks are very trustworthy once set up. and that seat! they had an excellent gas tank design as well.
 
Kartwheel68 said:
I want one of those last year of the Swedish engine four strokes really bad.
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When I ordered my '99 TE610e I thought it was the last Swede engine. It was a Italian make over I guess.

I regret selling my first go around with the husqvarna's too. I had enough in bikes and parts to support two future generations of the family.
 
The bikes I have ended up with would'nt have been my first choice. Its just the ones that came available to me in the area I was willing to drive and get. They each have their own uniqueness and the ability to put a grin own my face.
But if you were to ask what bike is on my next to build bike list it would be a 83 wr 250 but I would not pass up a 430 either...
pass on.
 
i really loved al lmy left kickers but my least favorite was my 80 250 OR the forks flexed like crazy it also had a Asch pipe that put a mid range hit in it crazier than the fork flex:eek:
 
Hard to choose just one
My 74 400cr was my favorite vintage racer
My 84xc 500 super fun
All time wish I still had 82 430CR
 
1982 WR430 Dick Burleson replica. any liquid WR400 twin or single shock ****************************************
 
I am currently building what was my desired bike back in the day when I had my 78 390 ACC; a 78 390WR with the same 10" front and rear suspension that was on my ACC. I have yet to ride either of the single shockers yet but I think I will adore the 85 400WRX over the 86 400WR at least until the WRX sells and I can setup the 86 400 however I want at that point.
 
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