Love the content Bud. My flavor for this build would be a subtle resto mod desert weapon. Modern forks bars and hand/foot controls/brakes. No crazy cerecoating anywhere. Just my opinion. Can't wait to see what you do with it.
Awesome !!! I am currently finishing a 83 Husqvarna 500 CR !!! My big twin shock monster!!! I love the big bores to , I race a ktm mx 500 and own a 83 maico 490 with roughly 15 original hrs on it - love your videos
Huskys CR stood for Close Ratio, which refers to the transmission, which was from earlier times when they also had Wide Ratio (WR) models offered for off road.
Nice find! My 85 500 XC was a puzzle when I got it. Now it’s together, and I call her “Big Nasty” cause that’s exactly what she is. 238 pounds 6 speed 54 horse power it smokes my 1983 Cr480r! I’ve gotten mine about 90 miles per hour the front tire felt like a ski I lifted off the gas it still has about 15 more mph to go faster.
Damn!!! You find all the sweet toys!!! I remember reading about those bikes in Dirt Bike magazine back in the day and wanting one so badly!!! Your shop garage whatever is like a dream come true!!!
A Resto-Mod would be cool to see on this bike. I'd like to do something similar with my 76 Yamaha IT400 because it is also hard to get certain parts for and like with any old bike it's rough and missing things. I'm not doing a full on restoration because my wallet can't afford all original NOS parts from 76 and I'm not waiting a life time for hard to find parts to show themselves at expensive prices. Anything that's missing or broken I'm replacing with a modern variant or completely ridding of all together. Nothing worse than trying to build a bike and having people constantly telling you to keep it original. You can't keep all of them original, you just can't, especially with a bike where original parts are non-existent Un-Obtainium. Sometimes you just gotta move on from keeping it Original and make something fun. :)
The CR has a link rod on the rear brake tied to the frame, to help with braking on MX tracks. The XC (cross country) had a short rod connected to the swing arm.
Once you get start looking you’ll find there is a Husky community online that has a ton of knowledgeable people that can help you out. Parts for my 81 430 are readily available just have to ship them in. Great bikes with character and a long history. One thing to note. The frames are chrome-moly so welding them is not as easy as a regular steel frame.
I have a 13, 15 and 20mm box end, sockets(6 and 12 point) and 3/8" ratchet in my hands. What are we waiting for? Let's get with the program! Looking forward to hearing that bike "sing".
I think its an Xc 500, not an Cr. The rear Brake Stay and the Big Tank are visible. The Gearbox should be an 6 Speed and the Ignition should have an Light Coil. Nice Bike.
There are "Race" bikes and there are "Race Team" bikes from what I have gathered over the years.Your inserting a KLX & CRF is spot on, at least for the sake of humor! I somehow got a hold of a "Race Team" KX450f . iT IS AN '06 but my friends with 2016 RMZ 450 and 2019 YZF450 both rode my KX and their eyes were as big as fish bowls when they returned. They both said that my KX has way more torque than either of theirs. Mine was owned by a Mechanic at a Kawasaki dealership and said it ws built He said it was a "RACE TEAM" bike. I don't know even what that means but it means my 06 is faster than theirs and "Rips your arms off" according to my buddies.. My point is I think race bikes are stock but meant to be raced and a race team bike is built at the factory and rips your arms off as soon as you twist the throttle. Then again I never raced and am taking what I heard and repeating it as fact.. What do you consider to be a "Race Bike"?
I don't know where you live but in the UK you could walk into a Kawasaki dealership and buy 2 versions of kx one which was for the Sunday warrior or pay quite a bit more for the race version which is the race prepped none factory version basically what they sold to the private teams
The 06 kx450 was the first year and it was a monster! It only has 4 gears so its got tons of torque Over the years they have smoothed out the lower and added a gear also fuel injection to tame it. If you habe a 06 kx 450 thats jetted right, thats a fast bike
Sweet find bro. You have a good eye for the great bikes ! I love the big bore bikes I raced Hair scrambles in Newengland on my 95 cr 500 r and did great on the big bitch open class champion on the bike I loved.
I will be impatiently waiting to hear that Husky sing! Big bore 2 strokes make plenty of torque & sound good doing it! I've got a 1991 yz ohlins big bore 360 2 stroke one of the last done by noleen racing. The original owner I bought it from desert raced it in socal. With the W.R. top gears was clocked doing 95 mph. He kept up with the 500's and is about 15-20 lbs lighter.
I had a husky cr500 in my teens. Awsome fun what a bike. Miles better to ride than alot of modern bikes. Would go like a animal was faster than my mates kx5. But had to replace the spark plug everytime i went on it that was the only downside. Oh yea and the half shot knee where i tried to stqrt it with my mate still on the back of me. Im only 5ft5 n was about 8stone wet through.
Sweet old bike. Definite resto-mod I would anodize blue the forks wheels. Hit up Jemco or Hygge for a new expansion chamber. Definitely a cool bike. Reminds me of my dad’s Can Am ASE 250 with the left foot side kick.
No way I'm racing my Crf230 😂😂😂 it's a huge turd and if I did I wouldn't tell anyone! That Husky is so bada$$! Damn....wish I had a neighbor like you! I just subscribed this is definitely my kinda of channel. Hell yeah on the Blue Excel.....
i might do red fro the wheels becuase the seat is red or change th3e seat to blue or red blue white color scheme? also you should make it be a dunes bike considering it has a 6 speed it would scream in the dune!
That is an awesome bike put a top end on it building is a period correct hill climber old school extended swing arm and a chain a cleated chain around the rear tire let it be the animal it was meant to do
I'll always remember Mickey Dymond racing SX on the husky 125. As far as the Husky big bores, Dan Smith and Dan Ashcraft were unbeatable in the desert.
IV never seen a frame like that like a tree trunk with bits added on and that subframe not much of a triangle possible weak spot under seat on jumps ,It's a long way from a machine that could pul your house off the foundations , 88 ,89 KX ?
Yes, the wr were off-road version, I think they had desert bikes, I remember xc models, that was back when a husky was it's own bike not like the white KTM husky they sell now
Love the content Bud. My flavor for this build would be a subtle resto mod desert weapon. Modern forks bars and hand/foot controls/brakes. No crazy cerecoating anywhere. Just my opinion. Can't wait to see what you do with it.
Can't wait to see this one done. Keep up the good work.🏍️🏁💯👍
Awesome !!! I am currently finishing a 83 Husqvarna 500 CR !!! My big twin shock monster!!! I love the big bores to , I race a ktm mx 500 and own a 83 maico 490 with roughly 15 original hrs on it - love your videos
Huskys CR stood for Close Ratio, which refers to the transmission, which was from earlier times when they also had Wide Ratio (WR) models offered for off road.
I had A 84 husky CR250 and to this day. I think it was the fastest 2 stroke 250 I ever have ridden I can't wait to see this one complete.
Nice find! My 85 500 XC was a puzzle when I got it. Now it’s together, and I call her “Big Nasty” cause that’s exactly what she is. 238 pounds 6 speed 54 horse power it smokes my 1983 Cr480r! I’ve gotten mine about 90 miles per hour the front tire felt like a ski I lifted off the gas it still has about 15 more mph to go faster.
Amazing find. Go original colors.
Damn!!! You find all the sweet toys!!! I remember reading about those bikes in Dirt Bike magazine back in the day and wanting one so badly!!! Your shop garage whatever is like a dream come true!!!
A Resto-Mod would be cool to see on this bike. I'd like to do something similar with my 76 Yamaha IT400 because it is also hard to get certain parts for and like with any old bike it's rough and missing things. I'm not doing a full on restoration because my wallet can't afford all original NOS parts from 76 and I'm not waiting a life time for hard to find parts to show themselves at expensive prices. Anything that's missing or broken I'm replacing with a modern variant or completely ridding of all together. Nothing worse than trying to build a bike and having people constantly telling you to keep it original. You can't keep all of them original, you just can't, especially with a bike where original parts are non-existent Un-Obtainium. Sometimes you just gotta move on from keeping it Original and make something fun. :)
I cant wait for you to open your big bore dirt bike museum! Keep up the amazing videos man.
The CR has a link rod on the rear brake tied to the frame, to help with braking on MX tracks. The XC (cross country) had a short rod connected to the swing arm.
Once you get start looking you’ll find there is a Husky community online that has a ton of knowledgeable people that can help you out. Parts for my 81 430 are readily available just have to ship them in.
Great bikes with character and a long history. One thing to note. The frames are chrome-moly so welding them is not as easy as a regular steel frame.
I have a 13, 15 and 20mm box end, sockets(6 and 12 point) and 3/8" ratchet in my hands. What are we waiting for? Let's
get with the program! Looking forward to hearing that bike "sing".
I love, that you are showing love for the mid 80s oddballs. Owner of an 86 CR 250 (of the Honda variety), and a hopeful 86 kx 125.
Super excited to see the build!!
"I luv big singles!" then a Husky was inevitable :)
I think its an Xc 500, not an Cr. The rear Brake Stay and the Big Tank are visible. The Gearbox should be an 6 Speed and the Ignition should have an Light Coil. Nice Bike.
There are "Race" bikes and there are "Race Team" bikes from what I have gathered over the years.Your inserting a KLX & CRF is spot on, at least for the sake of humor! I somehow got a hold of a "Race Team" KX450f . iT IS AN '06 but my friends with 2016 RMZ 450 and 2019 YZF450 both rode my KX and their eyes were as big as fish bowls when they returned. They both said that my KX has way more torque than either of theirs. Mine was owned by a Mechanic at a Kawasaki dealership and said it ws built He said it was a "RACE TEAM" bike. I don't know even what that means but it means my 06 is faster than theirs and "Rips your arms off" according to my buddies.. My point is I think race bikes are stock but meant to be raced and a race team bike is built at the factory and rips your arms off as soon as you twist the throttle. Then again I never raced and am taking what I heard and repeating it as fact.. What do you consider to be a "Race Bike"?
I don't know where you live but in the UK you could walk into a Kawasaki dealership and buy 2 versions of kx one which was for the Sunday warrior or pay quite a bit more for the race version which is the race prepped none factory version basically what they sold to the private teams
The 06 kx450 was the first year and it was a monster!
It only has 4 gears so its got tons of torque
Over the years they have smoothed out the lower and added a gear also fuel injection to tame it. If you habe a 06 kx 450 thats jetted right, thats a fast bike
That is in better shape than it looks hope you can get plastics and all the parts and pieces
I'm STOKED for this one!! Can't wait to see you put the LUND MX touch to that beast!! 🤘🏻👊🏻
A real 💎 in the the rough!! Can't wait to see/hear this bike when you finish it..
Sweet find bro. You have a good eye for the great bikes ! I love the big bore bikes I raced Hair scrambles in Newengland on my 95 cr 500 r and did great on the big bitch open class champion on the bike I loved.
Sweet bike. my uncle had an 85 500cr bought brand new from a local dealer on the east coast. wish i knew were it was today
😆 love that opening, I thought I had a problem🤦♂️…lol don’t worry man we’re here for ya😬
Sick find these vintage big bores are becoming impossible to find anymore
Pretty cool knowing you picked the bike up in the same town I live in
I will be impatiently waiting to hear that Husky sing! Big bore 2 strokes make plenty of torque & sound good doing it! I've got a 1991 yz ohlins big bore 360 2 stroke one of the last done by noleen racing. The original owner I bought it from desert raced it in socal. With the W.R. top gears was clocked doing 95 mph. He kept up with the 500's and is about 15-20 lbs lighter.
I had a husky cr500 in my teens. Awsome fun what a bike. Miles better to ride than alot of modern bikes. Would go like a animal was faster than my mates kx5. But had to replace the spark plug everytime i went on it that was the only downside. Oh yea and the half shot knee where i tried to stqrt it with my mate still on the back of me. Im only 5ft5 n was about 8stone wet through.
Sweet old bike. Definite resto-mod I would anodize blue the forks wheels. Hit up Jemco or Hygge for a new expansion chamber. Definitely a cool bike. Reminds me of my dad’s Can Am ASE 250 with the left foot side kick.
Go with your instinct Clint, it will be stellar as always!
Nice resto mod sounds EPIIICCCCC!!!
Be cool to see you make it a survivor
Ground up Resto please. I love these 500 Huskies. You'll love it
Your Opening words made me chuckle "I did it again lol
Yep keep’em coming big Man! Love the vids. Oh and gold wheels bigdawg not blue
I agree, restomod so you can use it, as opposed to just a restoration which is perfect but unusable because of lack of parts.
Cool! 🔥🔥🔥
We raced an 85 KTM 500 in 85 86. The gearbox oil recommended was Hypoid Gear box oil.
cool bike , id love to see a resto mod with stock colours ,better handling while looking origional
Another great video!!!
You need to build a shed before another dirt bike 😂🤙🏻
New sub bro can’t wait to see where it takes you😀
Been watching for years subscribing ..,if you keep it as original looking as possible considering parts available 58 yrs old MX nut.
Dude! Do you want to sell the 1985 CR500 Husky once it gets refurbished. I have been looking for one for awhile
Race bike? You didn't even show us the frame rails. They tell all from what I hear. Should be flat on that one. Lmao just kidding guys!!
My second bike 82 cr 250...twin shock...went in a straight line like crazy...
Gold wheels would look much better than blue ones on that bike!
I have one I found a 88 for cheap and it feels a little too tall for me but man it’s a fun bike.
No way I'm racing my Crf230 😂😂😂 it's a huge turd and if I did I wouldn't tell anyone! That Husky is so bada$$! Damn....wish I had a neighbor like you! I just subscribed this is definitely my kinda of channel. Hell yeah on the Blue Excel.....
86k subscribers.. wow
I was watching u back when u had like 2k subscribers and was even mentioning you in similar channel comments section 👍
That some insanely wacky frame geometry lol
The bike you got are straight up bred from racing
I always thought that braided stainless lines added more grip for boots while straightening the bike back out from massive whips...
I had the 86 husky 400 and the 86 husky 500 in high school 94-95. Both vibrated something terrible but fun. The 500 was blistering fast.
I tried one of those in like 2002 and the bike was insane fast and very mint
i might do red fro the wheels becuase the seat is red or change th3e seat to blue or red blue white color scheme? also you should make it be a dunes bike considering it has a 6 speed it would scream in the dune!
Cant wait for this one
Keep it bone stock...a 73 Bultaco persang went for $40,000 at auction, all correct parts..don't bugger it up.👈
Last bike built in Sweden, no terrible italian-Cagiva-Monster ❤
Do you know what the CR means on hiskys? It means close ratio. And the WR huskys are wide ratio. Good bikes i had a 250 one years ago.
Laughing my a** off literally mimicking you in the beginning of this. Yup I get it again
I was looking at that bike on facebook.
That is an awesome bike put a top end on it building is a period correct hill climber old school extended swing arm and a chain a cleated chain around the rear tire let it be the animal it was meant to do
ATK bikes are made in Utah. They were probably made in their plastics factory.
That’s a good one right there…
Apparently these did 101mph out the box thanks to that 6 speed, a honda cr 500 tops out around 90-95mph
Hopefully your cylinder doesn’t leak coolant through the casting like my 87 510 did.
My initial guess was an ATK, need to brush up on my 2 strokes haha
I was hoping to see an atk as well
Curious about acquiring parts for it,. Got to be difficult to do so.
I'll always remember Mickey Dymond racing SX on the husky 125. As far as the Husky big bores, Dan Smith and Dan Ashcraft were unbeatable in the desert.
Larry Roeseler was a Husky guy back then too!
@@scascojohn he could win on any bike 80cc to 500cc
That's true. I think he won an ISDE gold on a KX80 in a 125 chassis in '88 or '89.
@@scascojohnexactly. a kx125 with a kx80 motor. (But why?🤔) i watched him win like 5 classes at the Adelanto Grand Prix right around that time.
I think because the 80cc class was a big deal in Europe back then and also..... Because he could.
Just found myself a 1986 ktm500 mxc !! Possible next project if I don’t sell it on first 🤦♂️.
The fit of the seat does look oem
Make it original. The way it’s supposed to look but with new parts. Sick bike. That thing should rip!
Another adventure build.
IV never seen a frame like that like a tree trunk with bits added on and that subframe not much of a triangle possible weak spot under seat on jumps ,It's a long way from a machine that could pul your house off the foundations , 88 ,89 KX ?
😂 seriously you gotta disease like me I'm buying a project bike every week or two... can't help myself
I’ll like to find an 85 cr500 Honda dritbike or an 04 though 08 250 Suzuki dritbikes heck yeah loved the videos
Think husqvarna came out with the cr model code before honda did
Man I gotta 1985 ktm mxc 500 complete and running needs water pump gasket and kill switch wired in think I might have your name on it
Xc for sure
Wasn't the cr was close ratios transmission and the wr was wide ratio if i remember correctly with husky bikes
Yes, the wr were off-road version, I think they had desert bikes, I remember xc models, that was back when a husky was it's own bike not like the white KTM husky they sell now
First! Lets go. Love the content brother
Okay Derek from vice grip garage😅
It's an XC model. The rear brake isn't full floating
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Hell yeah brother
You mentioned backfire Can you imagine advancing your timing too much and it running backwards on a 500
How in the heck are you going to source parts?!?. CNC and 3D printer might be in your future.
Gold rims, no blue.
did not know husky made a 500 i thought it was going to be a Maico.
Did you have a heated jacket on in this video?
I have a lot of problems. None of them are dirtbikes or women.
I’m an empath and can sense you have a problem and it’s not dirt bikes or women 🙂
my problems is either a four or five axis milling machine most of the time. I fix it tho@@yaseenamin8056
Back to original for sure
Resto mod all the way
Well il be dipped.
85 Husky 500 XC maybe 🤷
I actually owned one in 1985 cr 500 with 6 speed tranmissiom
They came in 4 and 6 speed
Steel get her back in her home
You wouldn't happen to have or know off any Dunlop D756 tires anywhere would you.