,
or the rim . In addition, Ilarum features
an ex tended shoulder to help the
mud less Akront cope with rocks. Some
riders would have preferred something a
little wider than the 3 .00/3.20 X 21 tire
up front, but other riders will like the
precision a narrow tire offers. The front
Akront demanded spoke tigh tening
after every ride and still managed to
develop a couple of flat spots.
The magen ta three-gallon tank will
provide enough fuel for about 60 miles
and it doesn't interfere with the rider.
The kickstand is just abou t useless
unless there is flat ground with no wind
where you're parking.
Riding position was fine and . all
controls were comfortably at hand. The
WR shifts as well or better than a
Yamaha. There is noticeable vibration.
Despite the rich jetting, we never fouled
a plug. A Iine Twin Air filter comes
standard.
.
To sum it all up, we all cried when it
had to be returned. There is n o do ubt
the Husky cost a Jot to be produced.
What
with
the heat-treated
chrome-moly
frame ,
gas
shocks,
magnesium engine and Iigh t p lastic
fenders. It is the finest Open class cross
co untry racer avai lable. But therein lies
the rub: With a price tag of over two
grand o ut the door, h ow avai lable will it
be for most of us? For a Beginner or
No vice, it w ou ld be a waste of m o n ey .
The bike is fo r the Expert who wan ts to
win so bad his teeth hurt an d he has the
ability to do it . The Husky is a bargain
for such a ri der. But for the rest of us,
unless so me have money to burn, its
extravagance that borders on ri diculous.
Specifications
ENG IN E
Single cylinder two-stroke
. Displacement
354cc
Bore/St ro ke .. ....• .•. . . . .8 2m m x 67 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
TR AN SM ISSION
.
&d isc light all oy
Clutch:
Ratios
1st 25 .1 • 2nd 18.2. 3rd 13.8
4th 11 .1. 5t h 8 .9. 6 t h 7 .2
CA RBURETOR
38 mm Gurnter, central float chamber with
cho ke
ELECTRICA L
Motoplat w /l ight ing coi l
FRAME
Heat-t reated ehro me-moly t u bing
SUSPENSION
Front:
Husqvarna te lescopic forks,
I
7 .5-inch travel
Rear : . • • • Cant ilevered , gas-charged Girlin gs,
7.5·ineh tr avel.
DIMENSIONS
Lengt h
83"
Heighth . . . .. . . . . . . .• . • • :
44"
Ground clearance
10"
Wheelbase
56 "
appro x. 2 12 Ibs.
Weight Icl aimed)
$1950
Suggested ret ail pr ice
\
From the t ip of the qu iet pipe to t he
overall good loo ks to the low slung
magnesium reed-valved e ngine to the
sturdy Barum knobby and gas
Girlings, it's all there. The Husky
come s ready to race, Ready to win.
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