1996 Wxc250 W/2001 Wr250 Bodywork on 2040-motos

Husqvarna WXC description

1996 WXC250 with 2001 WR bodywork and airbox/subframe. Was bought as a barn find 21 months ago to replace a 360; still too much power for me but way fun. I'm turning 60 YO at the first of the year and am reluctantly letting this one go as I don't need this much performance. It has more power moreover enduro, low-end grunt than I will ever need. Like I said: fun, though I do need to slow down, have less performance on tap, and ride my age. It has been my favorite, and wish I had it when I was much younger to fully benefit from ownership; it does everything better than any other bike I've riden and owned, and I have had many and ridden many more.

I updated the plastics with newer style as I like the slim cockpit and low seat height. The front end I put on it is from a 1997 Suzuki RMX250; much better off road and maintenance wise (essentially none) than the OEM Marzocchi forks. Two weeks ago I replaced the fork boots with new ones. Brakes are in good condition.

The headlight is likewise from an RMX - 55 watts. It shines brightly, as does the tail light. I installed a working brake light.

Just to be safe I put a new piston in to replace the original, and tires when I bought it; the rear sprocket was replaced, and the O-Ring chain with an X-ring. It could now use new tires as I don't ride it often (have three other bikes) and they are beginning to crack from sitting; these replaced the original, OEM Metzlers when I first got it. I checked the piston last week by pulling the pipe, taking a peek for blowby and there is none to speak of on the exhaust-port side of the piston, so a buyer will not need to do rings for another season.

It came with a DynoPort pipe. I installed an FMF spark arrestor from my former 360, as well as a (no longer available) WER skid plate, rear disk shark fin, current footpegs, Keihin PWK AirStriker QuadVent 38mm carburetor, ProTaper bars and taller, more forward perches with new rubber mounts. It has flag-type handguards just for cosmetic/photo reasons as we all have our handguard preferences and I pulled my Cycras off.

Other than the tires, bodywork, muffler, and piston, these are the only parts I've replaced: lower shock bearing, rubber pipe mount. That's it.

It has low hours for it's age. Nothing is broke or in need of replacement - I keep all my bikes in good shape, and this one has been easy to keep and work on - the maker has thought it all through.

There are several reasons why this is such a good bike:

1. I've been able to setup the suspension with ease for my weight (150 lbs) with just a spring replacement. I'll swap the rear spring for the buyer if  necessary and if I have a spring for you, and I have many from years of owning Japanese bikes (this Husky has a Showa shock.)
2. It has a six-speed, wide-ratio transmission. With it I can plonk along slowly almost like a trials bike, yet can run flat out in the desert; my buddy said his GPS tracked him on it at 82 MPH; I dare not go that fast these days.
   
3. As stated above, it has an incredible amount of low-end torque, yet also has lots of mid-range and top-end power; a very versatile engine.
4. The bodywork is slim, yet the fuel tank holds 3 gallons.
5. It does not turn quite as sharply as a Suzuki, though close. It will out turn any KTM, Yamaha, and Kawasaki I've owned.
6. Zerk fittings on the shock linkage and swingarm.

1. Friends/buddies may wonder why/think you are crazy for buying a bike from the last century, though would have to agree with me on the six points above.
2. Become familiar with the find-top-dead-center-to-start-it routine, with its high-placed and short kickstarter; lay it over to spill some fuel, place it in gear and rock it 1/2 dozen times before kicking. (Starts sometimes on the first, if not the 2nd kick this way for me, even when cold, and I am a light weight.)
   
3. You might want the latest, greatest, fancy dirt bike, and not one from a name with deep history (100 years +).
4. You like working on bikes.
5. You like spending lots more money.
6. Who makes this thing?

Included is a 2004 WR250 manual, and many spare parts and tools - see pictures.

I can crate it on a flat pallet for delivery to a depot of your choice in El Paso, or if you are patient can deliver it to the west coast or Southwest for round-trip fuel cost.