Beschreibung
Fully restored 1970 Husqvarna 400 cross (MH frame prefix). The bike has been restored back to as original condition as I can. The engine was fully rebuilt with new piston, con rod, all bearings replaced with FAG or SKF (the cases were in excellent condition with no need for machining or remedial work)and new clutch plates were fitted. The gearbox is in excellent condition.
Ignition is by an original Femsa points system has new points and condensor with a modern pattern coil.
The correct for year 1/ 36/ 101 Bing carburetor has been vapour blasted and ultrasonically cleaned. New needle, slide, needle jet and float valve were installed.
Frame re-sprayed with 2 pack in the correct grace silver. It also has the original side stand fitted. Engine and hubs stove enamelled with new bearings and seals. The original flanged Akront rims have been re-polished and the wheels rebuilt with the original cloverleaf spokes and nipples which were bright zinc and nickel plated respectively. The forks were rebuilt with new seals and springs. The front alloy mudguard is fitted with front mudflap and held on with the correct lozenge shaped washers. New sprockets and correct OEM Renold chain have been used.
Many of the bolts are the original Bufo and all bolts and fixings have been re-plated. Any bolts that are not Bufo have been replaced with stainless. Original style Red nyloc nuts have been used throughout.
Magura grips and controls (throttle is the rare steel tubed type) with oiler cables. All cables and wires held in using original style metal cable ties. Handle bars are correct pattern low bar pattern for pre 71 bikes.
Seat re-plated and recovered with the correct thin piping. Tank dent free and re plated and then painted in 2 pack in red with correct decals. Chrome panel is also the right shape and in the correct position. NOS Girling shocks fitted with correct style chrome shrouds. Tyres are Pirelli garacross which have a nice vintage pattern. Unfortunately the rear is a tad too wide to fit the chain guard though this can be supplied.
The bike starts really easily and runs well with no oil leaks(engine cases lapped prior to assembly). I have restored a number of these 4 speed bikes and was fortunate to have a bike featured in Classic Dirt Bike a few years ago after it won best scrambler at the Stafford show.
If you would like to read the article search class of 1970 in the Classic Dirt Bike magazine archives.
Sensible offers around £15000 but please feel free to contact to discuss the bike further.
