• Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

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Is this the correct kick start lever for an 83 XC500?

White Husky

White Husky

Husqvarna
AA Class
On my 1983 XC500 the lower part of the kick start lever (arrowed below) rubs on the clutch casing each time I kick the bike over.

1983 Husqvarna XC500 kicker 01.jpg


So the kick start lever is in two parts, the upper (silver) lever part and the lower (black) bit with the splines. On mine there is a tab that sticks out to the rear of the lower part. This rubs my case. Here's a photo of the bit that rubs:

1983 Husqvarna XC500 Kicker 03.jpg


Looking around at other photos, I don't see this tab. Here's another XC500 example:

198x Husqvarna XC500 kicker original.jpg


So here's my question - do i have the wrongh kick start lever, or has it been wrongly assembled? Can I just file off the bit that sticks out?

Any views welcomed.

Thanks a lot.

Lucien
 
the kicker the bike came from the factory with is just like that one ,only its steel. yours is aluminum ,correct?
 
Got the same pegs - they are the S:censored:t! Where is the return spring?

What shock is that? Threaded collar? Details Details Details

Rubber tip on shifter - stock?

Paint - powder?

I second Matt, more photos plz.

Rick
 
Aluminium kicker

wrx;50970 said:
the kicker the bike came from the factory with is just like that one ,only its steel. yours is aluminum ,correct?
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Hi WRX, it's a long story, but the short answer is "I don't know".

This is a bike I bought in October 2008 off eBay. I had it delivered straight to the shop to be fixed up and road registered so I can enduro it. It was described as a completely new-out-of-the-crate 1983 XC500. It is all new, just not all 1983, and not all XC500! There are so many things messed around with I'm thinking of running a competition on here to see who can spot them all.

I'll post up a project thread when I get the bike and can get good photos! Hopefully a few weeks away now.

Cheers
Lucien
 
Hi Rick

schimmelaw;51117 said:
Got the same pegs - they are the S:censored:t! Where is the return spring?
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Return spring missing. Looking for a replacement. Would you be able to tell me what make they are please?

schimmelaw;51117 said:
What shock is that? Threaded collar? Details Details Details
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They're new Ohlins, not sure which or how appropriate to the XC. Here's a photo:

1983 Husqvarna XC500 01 E.jpg



schimmelaw;51117 said:
Rubber tip on shifter - stock?
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Stock I think.

schimmelaw;51117 said:
Paint - powder?
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It's the original paint. Despite lots of problems getting this bike up and running, it is new and has never been ridden.

When I collect the bike, I'll start a project thread.

Cheers
Lucien
 
There Modern Ohlins shocks

Lucien,
The shocks on your bike are modern Ohlins shocks, great shocks
just different then the original ITC Ohlins that came on the bike.

Real nice bike :thumbsup:, hope my 84 500CR looks that good one
day.


John
 
Lucien,

Sweeeeeet find!!! Congrats. Post up photos when you get it. Alot of guys out here would love to see original NOS equipment. White OEM plastic - very rare. New Ohlins. Bent/extended clutch arm. No rust or wear mark. Dang it - I'm jealous.

Your pegs look like the Husky Products reproductions that Phillip sells. They might be stock OEM for that year/model. Don't know for sure. Try Phillip for some stock Husky footpeg springs. He seems to have everything you might need. Has for me anyway.

Rick
 
waysherr;81178 said:
Who is this Phillip? I have a 84 WR400, & could use some parts sources....
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Hall's Husqvarna is one of the better parts sources and prices that are lower then most.
I see your from Pensacola. :thumbsup: My sister lives there and I can't wait to visit her again cause I really enjoy the beach and the pier.
 
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