Topic: For my next project....

[mattcb350f]

Somewhere here this picture is an entire Husqvarna Enduro.....



Here's the engine; assembled this afternoon    Was like building a sandwich compared to the  350F engine 



The cool thing about this bike is that I have all the original literature, tools and even authentic 1986 Husqvarna riding gear (boots, pants and chest protector) to go with it. Even got the original "trelleborg" tyres.

 Matt.

[hoodellyhoo]

How hard is it to get parts for a bike like that? I would imagine it would be quite difficult.

[crazypj]

Be careful what coolant you put in it. they had a nasty habit of corroding through the water pump housing and filling transmission with water ( JB Weld seems to work OK as a fix though) They are very high magnesium content, never could find anyone willing to weld them up for re-machining
PJ

[mattcb350f]

Be careful what coolant you put in it. they had a nasty habit of corroding through the water pump housing and filling transmission with water ( JB Weld seems to work OK as a fix though) They are very high magnesium content, never could find anyone willing to weld them up for re-machining
PJ

Thanks pj  I wondered if the cases were magnesium, that's good to know. I've already seen the corrosion starting there. At least the cover is easy to get off to fix it. Perhaps I should look for a cover and water pump housing to have on stand by.

As for parts........ There is one dealer in all of Ontario and I think only two in Canada. The pre-1987 Husky's were made in Sweden and after that, the Cagiva group (Ducati etc.) bought the company and stoped supporting the Swedish models  So... the dealer isn't much good anyway 

The hardest part to find is pistons. I was lucky enough to score a top end off ebay for $150 a few years ago. Old stock pistons are nearly impossible to find now and wiseco never made any for this model.

I found a supplier in the states now that has really good inventory now and good conections for parts he doesn't have: http://www.husqvarna-parts.com/page/page/3737813.htm. Now that I found this supplier I'm finally going ahead with the restoration of this 1986 Husky 400 

 Cheers, Matt.

[kghost]

Nothing to do with your husky...tho I think its a cool project....

I used to have some snow shoes just like the ones in the picture.

Even had them hanging on the wall just about like you have yours....

Course I live wayyy down south and thats about the only thing to do with them down here...

Just thought it a strange coincidence....

[mattcb350f]

Nothing to do with your husky...tho I think its a cool project....

I used to have some snow shoes just like the ones in the picture.

Even had them hanging on the wall just about like you have yours....

Course I live wayyy down south and thats about the only thing to do with them down here...

Just thought it a strange coincidence....

What's that saying..... great minds think alike...or was that simple minds 

They were so old and brittle I was afraid to try them... but too pretty to throw away, so I nailed um' to the wall.

 Matt.
 

[kghost]

BTW is that a Husky engine or did Rotax make it ?

[DME]

Aaahhh, swedish steel 

After Husqvarna was sold to the Cagiva-group, some of the the Husqvarna-staff didn´t want to go home and lay on the sofa for the rest of their lives.
So, what to do??
Well, lets start a new brand and call it Husaberg.
First bike was presented in feruary 1988, and the saga continues...

http://www.husaberg.com/Company.4.0.html

Cheers
Dan

[mattcb350f]

BTW is that a Husky engine or did Rotax make it ?

As far as I know, it's Husqvarna's engine. The other Husky I have has the original piston in it. Never pulled apart. 11 years on a ring-ting engine is pretty rare...

Nice bit of info DME  I knew Husaburg bikes were pretty similar but I didn't know that they were designed by the old Husky engineers. Do the new ones have the chain on the right and the kicker on the left too?

 Matt.

[DME]

Yes, kicker still on the left and chain on the right 


Here is some more info: http://www.husabergforce.com/thehusaberg.htm

There is a lot written about the Husaberg, but most is in swedish. Maybe I should start a translating service..... 

 

[crazypj]

The hardest part to find is pistons. I was lucky enough to score a top end off ebay for $150 a few years ago. Old stock pistons are nearly impossible to find now and wiseco never made any for this model.

I found a supplier in the states now that has really good inventory now and good conections for parts he doesn't have: http://www.husqvarna-parts.com/page/page/3737813.htm. Now that I found this supplier I'm finally going ahead with the restoration of this 1986 Husky 400 

 Cheers, Matt.

No only hard to find but really expensive.
They should be Mahle forged pistons.
Probably best made in the entire world IMOP, much better quality than Wiseco, original equipment in Porsche,( probably he reason for the Porsche pricing  )
If you get stuck either Suzuki or Yamaha 250 piston will fit but I cant remember the exact year but being cast they need frequent changes or they break and destroy engine (although if you find correct one you can then use a Wiseco)
PJ

[333]

I'm sure we all know Husky also makes chainsaws, but did you also know they make sewing machines?

[DME]

I'm sure we all know Husky also makes chainsaws, but did you also know they make sewing machines?

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...and laundry machines, stoves, refrigirators, freezers, coffeemakers, microwaves...........
Here´s my washingmashine 

[bill440cars]

I'm sure we all know Husky also makes chainsaws, but did you also know they make sewing machines?

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...and laundry machines, stoves, refrigirators, freezers, coffeemakers, microwaves...........
Here´s my washingmashine 

           Hey Dan, how have ya been? Good, I hope. Not thinking about building a "Street Fighting Washer" are ya? Had to throw that in there.   Are you getting much chance to do any riding on your bikes? Your Street Fighter is tough, but I've always admired that 750 cafe of yours.
                                  Take care, Bill