Hi All, Ok, per my last thread i've got the motor in the frame (78 250CR). Currently I've got 3 Husky i'm work on, this 250 & 2 390's, a 80 CR & a 78 Auto....
John, I like the way you think. "Bikes are for riding and not museums". Every one of my bikes are restored for riding. I don't waste time with mirror...
Check out www.funtransport.com . This is the motorcycle division of United Van Lines. Bikes are shipped tied down on a special pallet. Very easy and very...
John, Thanks for taking the time to write up the tips. Wondering how the Appliance epoxy paint holds up. I was looking at it at Home Depot and it says for...
Don't know about the Rustoleum appliance paint, altho regular Rustoleum doesn't seem to have a hard finish - wears off rather quickly. I have experience with...
Dave - as a member of the forum and a fellow Husky Rider, I am going to ask a wierd (Yamaha) but relative question to your post. I have a 78 CR250 Husky, a...
I would like to thank everybody who offered suggestions regarding cylinder that was stuck on my 1972 450WR (the piston turned freely). The problem was that...
Or it was 'creeked' as they say 'round here. As in submerged. Rust... ... From: Michael Hickey To: HuskyOwners@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2007...
Glad to hear you've made some progress Mike. The shafts come apart by first removing the connecting rod pin with a hydraulic press (it's really easy if you...
I let the paint harden good, for about 4 hours before i reassemble, the appliance paint is pretty good stuff, chain lube does take if off. The older...
6 time World Motocross Champion Joel Robert tells us about his first experiences riding motorcycles. Interview was conducted at Tom White's Early Years of...
Fellow Husky & Vintage enthusiasts, The York Swapmeet is once again being presented by the Potomac Vintage Riders. Details are listed below. Hope you can come...
Wow! Very expensive too. To ship a bike under 950cc from west coast to east coast it was $769!!! Al 48J ... United Van Lines. Bikes are shipped tied down on a...
Hello, Does any one know if there are major differences between the 1977 125 and the 1979 125 ? Trans, bore,stroke ignition system etc ? Best regards for the...
Tim - you might try the YZ490 group here on Yahoo - about 700 members and starting issues have been cussed and discussed many times - I bet someone there can...
Try looking at uship.com's web site. I used them recently to bring a 1976 125 from Salt Lake City to Deer Park ,Tx for under $300. The system was simple to use...
Believe it or Not i just got my 78 250CR from Montana & UPS shipping was onky $250 to NJ, bike was broken down in 4 boxes & a plastic tub with the motor in it....
Dave, Not 100% sure about the 125 but the 250 & 390 have a lot of differences. 1) Shocks, went to Girlings in 1978,& in 1979 to Ohlins Resevoir 2) Swingarm...
Hi Tim: Hmmm...this is a good one. So the world is wonderful until the bike is hot and you do something dumb like falling off. Laying it on its side to...
John: Does the MeGuier's Tech protection spray dry once applied, or does it stay a little wet / slimy? Sounds like it's worth a try, 'specially if it makes it...
John's on the right track with his comparisons. One more thought...the 125's were always a slightly shorter wheelbase and slightly smaller frame than the 250...
Dave, Nope the Meguiars tech spray, dries to a low gloss, No greasy kid stuff after too like armour-all. Try it you'll by sold on it like i am. John ... From:...
I all, I have two 125s, a 72 and a 77. The 72 has an external rotor motoplat which is probably original to the bike. It gives a weak spark and the bike only...
Thanks Dave for the other brand suggestions I did think of the reeds as I had a small reed base gasket leak by one of the 4 bolt holes. Small leak of fuel...
Hello fellow Husky riders, Been here for quite awhile but hardly ever post. Does anyone have a 78 to 82 kickstarter they would like to sell? Broke my foot,...
Yes, there are several different plats that will interchange but you have to have the right combination of parts. Keep up with the parts that came off your...
Hey Guys... I'm building a new bike for the '07 season and need some info. Are the 77 frames all interchangable? I have a 125 and need to put the 250 motor in...
Hello everyone. I'm somewhat new to this board but as I now have a Husky in the shed I figured I should get to know everyone. My name is Stefan and I live in...