1970's Husky 450's

[Dirtvet]

What do you all think of the early 70's large bore Husky's? There seems to have been a wide range of displacements available in that period, from 360s, 400s, 430s to 450s. Was the 450 a real brute on a MZ track or a good torque monster? I'm considering buying and restoring one and would appreciate your input.

 

[Oregon Trail]

The 450 is a beast and a half on a MX track. :aj: The 400 CR is a better MXer. That's not to say the 450 can't be raced, I like it on the long GP style tracks, not the tight technical ones. You definetly have all the power you'll ever need with the 450.

 

[Dirtvet]

Thanks. Nice WR 450 you got there. I hope to get the CR 450 Saturday and race in a local club here called Evo Sports. They held a vintage race last weekend here in Houston. It was really well done and fun for all. It was held on a fairly "modern" track though. I didn't know that CZs / Huskys / Maicos could jump! Kind of looked like it hurt on the big uphill step-up triple. Huskys came in 1-2 in the vintage, while Maico were willers in the evo classes.

 

[Dirtvet]

Thanks. Nice WR 450 you got there. I hope to get the CR 450 Saturday and race in a local club here called Evo Sports. They held a vintage race last weekend here in Houston. It was really well done and fun for all. It was held on a fairly "modern" track though. I didn't know that CZs / Huskys / Maicos could jump! Kind of looked like it hurt on the big uphill step-up triple. Huskys came in 1-2 in the vintage, while Maico were winners in the evo classes.

 

[Husky Texan]

Hey Tommygun, make sure you come by and introduce yourself when you are at an EvoSports race. I am one of those Maico guys in the EvoIII Expert class. My number is 73 and I am easy to spot on the track. I have the only white framed Maico out there. I was at Splendora for the last race. Had a ball but could only muster a 2-2 finish. This weekend at Cross Creek will be different.

BTW, I also have a 74 Husky 400CR. As soon as I put a new shift fork in it I plan on selling it.

Grab your 450 and head over to Cross Creek this weekend. It is only about a 2 hour drive down 290. Maybe even less from Spring.

See you there.

Dave Garner
San Antonio

 

[huskycr500]

cr 500

getting an 82 cr 500. heard they are powerful, what do you think?

 

[Enduro_Nut]

getting an 82 cr 500. heard they are powerful, what do you think?

Yes they are! All of the open class bikes are! My 420/430's have enough for me. I just bought another '81 420 Husky auto this weekend and plan on keeping it in the woods though.

How were the Houston races??

 

[huskycr500]

more!!

what can you tell me about the cr 500's, 1982. I can't find much on them anywhere in cyberspace. The only thing I found out is that only 200-250 were made, and they had way too much power. :ride: