new project 82 500 CR

[86 400 XC]

Its a runner that needs some TLC

This one is from Calgary Alberta, I remember seeing a bike like this at the dealer back in the day.

fire up

View: http://youtu.be/mpgRjPLyUYw

 

[adam6402]

Wow, another Silver Streak, nice score! If you don't mind me asking, what did that cost you, did the owner know what they had?

 

[ruwfo]

Steve,
1st a nice 360 & now a Silver Streak, you 2 for 2 on nice finds. Nice original bike.

Husky John

 

[86 400 XC]

Wow, another Silver Streak, nice score! If you don't mind me asking, what did that cost you, did the owner know what they had?

Thanks

He knew what he had as he saved it, he found the motor at bike wreckers and then found the frame and tank and put them back together.
He had it about 10 years.
Rebuilt the top end and shocks, it was a rider.
Cost me 2500.

Steve,
1st a nice 360 & now a Silver Streak, you 2 for 2 on nice finds. Nice original bike.

Husky John

Thanks John

Actually got both the bikes from the same guy, when i bought the 75 he said oh and i also have a....
So it was time to pry it out of his collection.

 

[adam6402]

Thanks

He knew what he had as he saved it, he found the motor at bike wreckers and then found the frame and tank and put them back together.
He had it about 10 years.
Rebuilt the top end and shocks, it was a rider.
Cost me 2500.



I picked up my '84 500CR for $800, but condition not closely comparable to what you have nor does mine compare in terms of collectability/limited production.

 

[86 400 XC]

This was a solid amount to pay for a rare bike thats ready to ride I think.

got some good deals over the last year.

86 400 XC was $500 ran but beat down, now current bush bike
86 400 XC #2 running and all good but tired looking $900 then sold disc front end for $300 (friends resto 84 500 XC) the rest is for parts now
75 360 CR $1500 I use for vintage MX fun
87 250 WR $1700 mint barely used bike, needed some plastic and seat cover now a dual sport street bike
and the best for last in my collection a rare highly desired old Husky, the 82

 

[Picklito]

There were only 500-ish of these 82.5's. Just be glad you got one! As for the $$$, wait and see how much you need to spend to get her where you want her. Mine was less than that but it needs everything. We may end up about the same!

 

[86 400 XC]

I want to make it a very nice looking rider, not a High dollar over the top resto.

I found a kick stand and spring, did the full out redo on it.

Duplicolor engine paint with clear.

Got a side cover coming for the right side, wrong one was on the bike or something the mounting hole did not line up to the frame.
Did the yellow back ground.

I need to rip it right down but just not done looking at it yet.

 

[Picklito]

I want to make it a very nice looking rider, not a High dollar over the top resto.

I found a kick stand and spring, did the full out redo on it.
I need to rip it right down but just not done looking at it yet.

I know what you mean... I parked mine in a "display spot" in my shop and just looked at it for about 2 years!! Be glad your kickstand bracket is in good shape. Mine's torn up. I'm in the process of having my machinist friend repro a better bracket. Strong Like Bull!

 

[Picklito]

81-84 jealousy right there!

 

[suprize]

Aint the stands a b@tch. i had to reman from scratch. used a bit of heavy square tube to make the holder and then hammer flattened a pipe for the stand. Then i cut it too short and then the angle was wrong. will make a new stand shortly to get the length right!?!. Face it i'm not a good machinist at the best of times (Butcher is a better description!!)

 

[adam6402]

HWY makes some really nice Husky Products ovals/backgrounds if you have not seen them check out the thread in the classifieds section. I realize it is a rider, but they add that little extra something.

 

[86 400 XC]

Thx I may need a few more of those pro circuit decals too, for this bike.

 

[86 400 XC]

Rare thing they all run lol, 1 more in the house that runs too.

 

[adam6402]

My wife complains about the garage, she would have more space to get in and out if she would let me park my 250xc in the living room, hell we !never! use it anyway.

 

[86 400 XC]

A friend helped me out on the hunt for a correct front fender.
He took my old 1 and gave an original 82 fender took some massive cleaning,no gloss but stock.
He gets a good rip on the beast for helping out.

should i try a bit clear coat???

 

[adam6402]

Where did you find the 81/82 tank cover, been looking for one of those?

 

[86 400 XC]

Where did you find the 81/82 tank cover, been looking for one of those?

LOL sorry not much help there, my buddy Rod kept it 20 years on his brothers bike who passed away back then and was my BF.
I pointed it out at the dealership in the early 80s to buy it and hide his dented tank on his 81 xc.
Rod gave it to me to treasure and have a part of my old bud Mel. Mel owned the 84 500 xc i restored also in the forum.

http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/a-old-friends-84-500-xc.24612/

 

[Ron]

A friend helped me out on the hunt for a correct front fender.
He took my old 1 and gave an original 82 fender took some massive cleaning,no gloss but stock.
He gets a good rip on the beast for helping out.

should i try a bit clear coat???

 

[Ron]

Sand it with 1000 grit then 1500 grit and lots of water. Then use 3M liquid rubbing compound and finish with 3M liquid scratch remover. It will be smooth and shiny like new. Plan on spending a couple hours though.

Ron