My new toy..'83 250CR

[bultokid]

Bought a '83 250CR, enroute from Montana. Thanks to all for the help and input from all on here. It's a great shape as is but plan to really do her up right, kind of a "Bro Show" replica. Thanks to cool member I've got some trick stuff to start out with ( mod jug/piston kit/boost bottle ) Will take bike to Circle F and have Kevin do up a pipe with the HP mod on it. Have to find a trick billet brake arm and pedal. The "Holy Grail" ( PC triples ) would be a miracle find. For sure RaceTech springs and emulators. I do have a few questions

1) Recommended ITC springs 230lbs int mx only ?

2) Read in post somewhere that '86 triples would pull in rake ?

Sure I'll be asking many questions , thanks to all-----Rhett

 

[HuskyT]

Very nice****************************************!!

 

[Leftcoast leftkicker]

That's the way you bought it?! SMOKIN! I'd also add to the list: wide pegs, modern levers, extended clutch actuator arm and RACE #s!!

 

[schimmelaw]

Very very nice. Looks to me that not much is needed. Great find****************************************

 

[MOTORHEAD]

Very nice.

Why can't I find something like that?

 

[hawaii-rider]

Nice****************************************

suuuuwheeeet!

Did the previous owner rebuild or was that a barn find of the decade?

My oh My nice....


Good Job!

HR

:usa:

 

[glacierburst76]

That look's like a show bike! That's a sweeeeet Ride****************************************!

 

[MAG250]

Rhett
That's great! Now I can check yours out while I'm
building mine


Richard

 

[HuskiHoons]

DITTO MAG250. That,s a classy ride

 

[Picklito]

Oh. Wow. Forgot how purdy those white bikes were when new. Congrats on the amazing find!!

 

[Leftcoast leftkicker]

B-kid- go with the yellow ITC springs they were heavier rate and yes it's either '86 or '87 triples that another member claims reduce the offset.

 

[MAG250]

The chart in the service bulletins 8-108 shows
the rate for the 83 springs.
I have 83 triple clamps and 87 triple clamps
the 83 stem is more in line with the tubes than the 87.
The 87 fork tubes are further forward from the stem than the 83.
The 87 are not rubber mount handlebar style and the handlebar
mounts are not set/angled back like the 83.

 

[Picklito]

The 87 fork tubes are further forward from the stem than the 83.
The 87 are not rubber mount handlebar style and the handlebar
mounts are not set/angled back like the 83.

That's what we wanted to know (except I'd prefer the rubber mount)

 

[bultokid]

Thanks guys, bummer on the clamps not doing the trick. Only 3 choices then are 1) have the frame cut 2) just get a '84 non-h2o frame 3) find some original PC clamps----better luck in the lotto. I've emailed PC couple times but no returns. From info I've ever seen seems only Jeff Jennings and Andy Jefferson had that stuff. The quest continues ****************************************

 

[Motoduc84]

Are you sure you want to cut the frame on this motorcycle?

That's a pretty nice example of a great old Husky...probably the last of the really good bikes.

It would be very competitive, as is, in Evo racing. Too many mods will have you chasing other issues as well, leaving you frustrated...and possibly wishing you had left it stock.

My 02. cents.

Kent
www.backtrackvideo.com

 

[bultokid]

Kent, oh there is no way I'm cutting on that frame. I'll just find an '84 somewhere down the line. I'm just shooting to make this one a tricked out mojo. Heck, I've heard how bad the Husky handles and I picked up my '82 500CR last Sunday at the track and raced it as is and I thought it handle pretty dang good even with the forks blown and bike not setup for me. By next race I'll have the suspension setup and little stuff like controls etc to my settings and should be good to go. One thing I did notice is the front brake was weak at best. One thing I loved is it's a pretty easy starter for a 500.

 

[Picklito]

Thanks guys, bummer on the clamps not doing the trick.

Well we don't know that. No, clamps won't change rake, but they will change offset, and that may help. From what you're saying, the 87's have more offset. Try them and see... no cutting required. If you don't like it, then swap back to stock. You never know!

 

[Picklito]

Heck, I've heard how bad the Husky handles and I picked up my '82 500CR last Sunday at the track and raced it as is and I thought it handle pretty dang good even with the forks blown and bike not setup for me.

Ya. They actually handle pretty darned good. Something to be said for stability. They just turn differently. Try moving the forks up as high as they'll go without the wheel bottoming into the fender (take the springs out and bottom the front and get a reference) and see what you think once everything's all set up for you.

 

[Leftcoast leftkicker]

Also go with slightly longer shocks (more $), run the wheel as far back as possible (moves the engine forward=more bite on front tire), run the best front tire $ can buy, find ann earlier style flat tanks so you can move up easier