1984 Husqvarna 500 WR
Highlights
- Restored to original condition
- Last air-cooled model built in a single year
- Matching serial numbers
- Rare Husqvarna 500 WR to be road registered in the UK, features V5
The most
It's fair to say that the motocross world of the 80s was an almost exclusively European art. Husqvarna was a major player in the field, especially once their bikes for the American market were released.
The 1984 Husqvarna 500WR, in particular, was the last air-cooled model produced by the manufacturer and was only made for a single year. Add to that the fact that most of them were pushed onto the track to test their endurance, and you have a particularly rare ride.
This particularly beautiful 'Husky' has been lovingly restored by its current owner, who has ensured that every detail matches the original specification. With only 10 kilometres on the clock since its restoration, it's still virtually as good as new. The new parts package represents a lot of money spent, and should attract the attention of the most discerning enthusiasts.
History and documents
- Registered in 1984
- Purchased in 2001 as a non-functional motorbike, engine blocked
- Very little history available:
- The previous owner provided a roadworthiness test in March 1993
- Some maintenance invoices from 1992, 1993, 1995
- Restored to original condition over several years
- Matching serial numbers
- No roadworthiness test required for motorbikes in France
- Shows only 10 km on odometer - representing post-restoration mileage
Condition
- New parts include:
- Front and rear mudguards
- Headlight and side covers
- Original handlebars
- All decals and stickers
- Odometer
- Frame and wheel bearings
- Stainless steel spokes
- Michelin enduro tyres
- Sprocket, chain and chainring
- Rear light
- Fork gaiters
- Seat cover
- All BTR bolts/nuts/screws replaced by stainless steel ones
- Re-chroming of :
- Front and rear brake mechanisms
- Throttle grip
- Meter cable guide
- Selector switch
- Kickstart
- Re-anodised rims
- Reinforced air chambers
- The bike presents beautifully with few signs of wear
- No signs of corrosion
- All mechanical components in good condition
- All badges and markings present and correct
Mechanicals
- 488cc single-cylinder two-stroke engine
- 6-speed manual transmission
- Engine completely dismantled and rebuilt
- Crankshaft dismantled and ground
- Cylinder, piston and rings replaced by new ones
- New clutch housing
- All bearings and seals replaced by new ones
- New electronic ignition
- New clutch discs and cables
- Carburettor dismantled, ultrasonically cleaned, new jets and seals
- Everything dismantled, reassembled, checked and adjusted by the OX MOTO garage
- Microblasted engine
- Cylinder, cylinder head and crankcases painted with special Restom paint
- Exhaust pipe painted with special high-temperature paint
- The seller said it was a superb, very powerful bike
- No mechanical problems were reported
- The bike starts, runs and functions exactly as it should
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1984
- Make Husqvarna
- Model WR 500
- Colour Multicolour
- Odometer 10 Kilometres
- Engine size 488
Listing Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Aizenay
- Location International
- Country France
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