I don't have much Husky experience as I was a KTM/Kawasaki racer during those early eighties. I remember having the impression they were reliable..as you were saying. Mine seems to be real quiet and smooth for a open bike of that era. Also seeing as its 18 years old, there must be some good qualities to their design. That article just put the question in my head...Thanks for the response.
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VOR503 Cross Country
1982 husqvarna XC430
1974 Bultaco Frontera 360
6 Kids, Four Ride, 3 race. (cr125, yz80, 2 KX125's)
Case 780, INT 1066, Ford LTL9000...and a Percheron