I bought my 1986 WR400 back in spring of 1988 from the original owner, who had actually taken a 1985 WR400 motor and dropped it into a '86 WR250 frame. He liked the '85 motor, but of course wanted the single rear shock/front disc from the '86. Conversion work was done well, and I had the California CHP sign off on the frame/engine number combo on the title, so everything's legal.
This bike was my third Husky - started with my cousin's '72 CR400 (like riding an unbroken bronc at times!), then a 1978 CR390. The '86 WR400 was my third-time-is-a-charm bike. What an upgrade!
Rode mostly trails on USFS motorcycle areas in N. California, and a few enduros in C class. Did all the maintenance myself except engine work, which was done at Moore and Sons in Santa Cruz, CA. They put a new piston and main bearings in the early 1990s and I put a ring in later. I tried to stay on top of all the "little stuff" along the way. Don't have a clue how many hours are on it before I quit riding in 2006 after unsuccessful an ACL replacement. I have started it every once in a while, but not much in the last couple years.
I thought I'd go through it and keep it as a "fun" bike at our cabin in the Sierras, but just don't see it happening. I guess it's time for someone to get some fun out of it, but no clue to the value, especially in a place like San Francisco. No CL ads anywhere close, and ebay is parts only.
Bike is stock except aftermarket exhaust that South City Cycles put on right before I bought it in 1988, Progressive front fork springs, and aftermarket front Master Cylinder. All suspension is stock (Ohlin rear shock was rebuilt in mid '90s, low hours since). Left side crankcase cover was replaced before I bought it because of the known water pump corrosion issue. I did a little minor carb re-jetting at some point. I pulled the original analog speedo since every guard I fabricated for the sending gear failed to protect the wheel hub mechanism well enough, so I put an electronic Enduro computer on (has since died). I also recovered the seat a few years back, but it has a couple small rips. I have all original parts, and a few spares. Known issues are front brake goes flat after sitting for a while, even with the new master, and must be bled. Motor has always fired up after sitting, but has not been started regularly in years. The output shaft (under front sproket) has leaked a little off and on ever since I've owned it, but not in a major way. Front fork needs bushings/seals, again ;-).
I know it has some value, but haven't a clue as to what. Any ideas?
This bike was my third Husky - started with my cousin's '72 CR400 (like riding an unbroken bronc at times!), then a 1978 CR390. The '86 WR400 was my third-time-is-a-charm bike. What an upgrade!
Rode mostly trails on USFS motorcycle areas in N. California, and a few enduros in C class. Did all the maintenance myself except engine work, which was done at Moore and Sons in Santa Cruz, CA. They put a new piston and main bearings in the early 1990s and I put a ring in later. I tried to stay on top of all the "little stuff" along the way. Don't have a clue how many hours are on it before I quit riding in 2006 after unsuccessful an ACL replacement. I have started it every once in a while, but not much in the last couple years.
I thought I'd go through it and keep it as a "fun" bike at our cabin in the Sierras, but just don't see it happening. I guess it's time for someone to get some fun out of it, but no clue to the value, especially in a place like San Francisco. No CL ads anywhere close, and ebay is parts only.
Bike is stock except aftermarket exhaust that South City Cycles put on right before I bought it in 1988, Progressive front fork springs, and aftermarket front Master Cylinder. All suspension is stock (Ohlin rear shock was rebuilt in mid '90s, low hours since). Left side crankcase cover was replaced before I bought it because of the known water pump corrosion issue. I did a little minor carb re-jetting at some point. I pulled the original analog speedo since every guard I fabricated for the sending gear failed to protect the wheel hub mechanism well enough, so I put an electronic Enduro computer on (has since died). I also recovered the seat a few years back, but it has a couple small rips. I have all original parts, and a few spares. Known issues are front brake goes flat after sitting for a while, even with the new master, and must be bled. Motor has always fired up after sitting, but has not been started regularly in years. The output shaft (under front sproket) has leaked a little off and on ever since I've owned it, but not in a major way. Front fork needs bushings/seals, again ;-).
I know it has some value, but haven't a clue as to what. Any ideas?
