• 2 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
     WR = 2st Enduro & CR = 2st Cross

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125-200cc New to me 2010 CR 150

ripnriding

ripnriding

Husqvarna
AA Class
Just picked up a lightly used 2010 CR 125 w 144. Going front to rear and super impressed so far...original bolts WITH threadlock...question...cant find service manual to get torque specs for bolts...are specs prett standard...want to slide forks down and retorque upper and lower triple clamps. Thanks for help redirecting in advance
 
ripnriding said:
Just picked up a lightly used 201 CR 125 w 144. Going front to rear and super impressed so far...original bolts WITH threadlock...question...cant find service manual to get torque specs for bolts...are specs prett standard...want to slide forks down and retorque upper and lower triple clamps. Thanks for help redirecting in advance
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If 17 upper and 15 lower......more great news on prior upkeep of this beauty....
 
ripnriding said:
If 17 upper and 15 lower......more great news on prior upkeep of this beauty....
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I'm doing round 2 with a new to me wr144. This time it gets fork springs. I flushed the forks and put in 5wt Maxima @ 140mm from top and torque to 14 top and 10 bottom. I did the same on the wr300 and works well, no binding, smooth action. Once the bolts are torqued I mark them, so I can see at a glance if they loosen. Also, front axle was in a bind when I got it. So far I set to the 1st line down on the forks which is @ 8mm.
Also, check the manifold, rubber boot and carb clamps, linkage, shock and swingarm bearings too. Sounds like you got a nice one, mine needs lots of tlc :cheers:
 
Chef said:
Congrats on the bike. Blue plated?
See you at the mini pine enduro!
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Not blue plated....;) had one of those and did enjoy the freedom of riding without limits posed by ashpalt but....needed to make a committment. YES to MINI PINE!!! The older TE 450 was fun but i'm sensing THIS one...will be juuust the ticket for trail and some light MOTO!!
 
NCSteve said:
I'm doing round 2 with a new to me wr144. This time it gets fork springs. I flushed the forks and put in 5wt Maxima @ 140mm from top and torque to 14 top and 10 bottom. I did the same on the wr300 and works well, no binding, smooth action. Once the bolts are torqued I mark them, so I can see at a glance if they loosen. Also, front axle was in a bind when I got it. So far I set to the 1st line down on the forks which is @ 8mm.
Also, check the manifold, rubber boot and carb clamps, linkage, shock and swingarm bearings too. Sounds like you got a nice one, mine needs lots of tlc :cheers:
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Good to know re: torque values...I'll go on the lower side as well. The suspension set up on this HAD to be set up for moto. Not used to such high compression. Not much I can do when it's -14 and snowy out to tweak it heheheheh. I went through all the bolts and they are MATCHED...no "new ones" put in until replaced with original 8 heads. Did find one stripped subframe hex bolt that I'll try and remove with the torx trick. Yeah...will also check the front end for binding and set the pinch bolts up to align properly to eliminate that aspect. Two lines exposed on forks...will wait until I get to play before adjusting. Did note the rubber boot between carb and cylinder head is beginning to wear out..will replace. Bearings...a given...will check and swap out. I did like my Zerks fittings on the TE, but this is seasonal maintenance anyways.

Previous 2 owners never registered this rig...long story short and one affidavit later....got the GREEN PLATE!!! Insurance quoted at $76/year vs the $800 PLUS for blueplated TE is also nice. This is the year of Mini-pine, Strickland XC, and reconnect with some good old school moto locally and around Ottawa. Shaping up for a good season...

Will post pics sometime this week of the new ride.
 
I wasn't fond of the Strickland xc. Rocky and slick. I was in the ride smart mode to protect my points lead. There are lots of great events on the schedule this year.
 
If you rode it in this weather, it's going to have stiff compression, but I also did find the forks a little harsh.
 
Chef said:
I wasn't fond of the Strickland xc. Rocky and slick. I was in the ride smart mode to protect my points lead. There are lots of great events on the schedule this year.
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It IS rocky and rooty..we have a family cottage on the same lake as Trevor Stricklands property...literally 3 k from cottage door to his trails...I rode a few laps with him and quickly determined the TE 450 was NOT the bike to enjoy these kinds of events. Mad props to you guys linking up 5 or more of those laps...I was bagged after 2!! Before preriding, my plan was to enter.....this year its for sure. I mt. Bike over and did catch the morning group....was the guy parked in corner deep in woods snapping som e pics heheheh.

Hope you dont mind me leaning on ya for advice re tires oil etc......I see from your results youve got things dialed in!
 
Zomby woof said:
If you rode it in this weather, it's going to have stiff compression, but I also did find the forks a little harsh.
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Ye ah minus 12...wouldnt call it a ride...just shifting through the gears to make sure nothing odd....this thing was left out in an open barn for a week and kicked over first kick....may have to visit the sis in PA to get a jump on the season hehenenen
 
No problem. Yeah, the bike is dialled in. I really should have done the piston at the start of the season but I just rode it. Next year I'll be on a 08 cr165. They moved me up to A so its going to be a good season of racing.
 
Fluids getting swapped out and new in...recommendations for gearbox oil? Previous owner used Amsoil 2-stroke for mixing at 32:1. Rad will get Engine Ice. Will leave suspension to Ktec to remove check and replace oils...recommendations here? Thanks in advance
 
volume of crankcase? .68L sound right? Pulled that value from owners manual...just wanted to double check..picked up Belray 80 gearbox oil..
 
Forget the engine ice, these things don't run hot. If you lose coolant on the trail, what do you do? I run rotella with an auto clutch. Prior to the auto clutch. Canadian tire atf. If you use something reasonably priced, you aren't afraid to change it often.
 
Chef said:
Forget the engine ice, these things don't run hot. If you lose coolant on the trail, what do you do? I run rotella with an auto clutch. Prior to the auto clutch. Canadian tire atf. If you use something reasonably priced, you aren't afraid to change it often.
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HA...wish I saw your post before I went out and bought some more Engine Ice and Belray gear oil hehehehe...The engine ice IS a pretty blue heheheh...next time.

Here's a question....bought a few other goodies to keep me wrenching for the next week. Realized the core is not removable from the stock exhaust...so exchange wrap with packing.....am I able to run mini pine and other events with this stocker exhaust or......?
 
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