Hey Robert! We are glad you are a part of this group! I hope you continue to contribute and share your Husky knowledge and experience with us! Regards Steve We...
Husky freak since 1977 Brad Steve Clark <steven_d_clark@...> wrote: Got to thinking back, after buying my 74 Husky 400 a little while ago and got to...
Ok - I took mine apart to paint the frame and install new fenders etc and to freshen it up a bit. On a lark, I pulled out the girlfriend's digital scale and...
The other day I trued my front wheel, as I was sittng there I noticed the fr. wheel was about 5mm to the right side (looking at the bike from the front)..My...
You know, I had a similar situation happen with a Maico (gasp!) I have. It apparently did not have the original wheel on it. I worked with spacers and spokes...
I have the wheels, pipe, swingarm, airbox and forks for sale. All are in great shape.$200 for all. I also have pipes for a 125CZ, and 125 and 250 Elsinores....
... <dhefterich@a...> wrote: Sell the Elsinores - folks want them and you can use the $ to build a SWEET 250 that is worth a lot of money Just my opinion... ...
I've just e-mailed Patric from VINTAGE HUSKY ENGINE REPAIR To join us >>I belive he would be a great source of info as well as we could benefit from his expert...
Excellent! I was hoping we could attract experts like Patric! I hope he joins and contributes. Folks like me need it (how many overbores on a cr 400 again?)...
I also have an 82 CR500. The thing is in pretty good shape - I'm really impressed with the motor The tracks I race are pretty tight, and slower - I'm looking...
The book i have says it wiegh's 226lbs Steve Clark <steven_d_clark@...> wrote:Ok - I took mine apart to paint the frame and install new fenders etc and...
Is there anybody left running any Husky Autos. If so what type of trans fluid is everyone running. I've got a couple of 500 auto's that havent been run for a...
Hi Dennis - for one man's view, on the left, click Files>Automatic Information, then open the doc I posted there.v 430Auto.doc or something like that. I...
Hey Steve Thanks for the info. After reading the file I remembered why my bikes have been put away for 15+ years. I do now remember the deal about changing the...
Dennis - Glad the info was useful - some of the guys here might have some better or more current info than that - stay tuned! Steve ... bikes ... was ... ...
If your trans is nice and tight ( will hold fluid ) ATF works very well, if things leak a bit like mine does I use hydraulic oil 25w ( elevator fluid ) Brad ...
Cool - thanks. I pulled the head just to take a look at the cylinder - not having a prob with sealing . Was amazed at how clean the bore was - no vertical...
Steve, I too have an 82 CR 500 and for its age still is pretty good. I have the same issues with turning the thing and I've seen that a company named "Pro Fab"...
Hi Ed - I really like mine, but I can't be lazy riding it. If I am "on my game" I can ride it as fast or faster than my other bikes, but if I'm lazy or tired...
-i've always torqued mine to 25 ft.lbs. i think the book says 20 - 25. be sure to check them periodically after riding. once you have it back on i would check...
- Hey Bradley Thanks for the info. The trans and engine was in good shape last time I rode it. I do have to replace a first gear clutch spring, but other than...
Steve and Ed, Husky did do a major change on the frames for 1983, primarily to accommodate the new shocks I would guess, but I think the new frame only pulled...
Did the tests say it made a major difference? On one hand, I'm thinking if I have fresh tires and just ride well, I'm ok anyway One the other, I like sharp...
Was also wondering if the 83 and up frames had steeper rake (thinking maybe because of the woods useage?) Also have a line on an XO frame wondering what the...