New IRIN build. Worth it or not?

[redrider611]

Looking at building an 85 Husky cr125 for the IRIN program. Never been big on the husky's though. I have no clue what they even bring in bad or good cond. Any advance on them is great. Thanks

[Coop]

Around here 70's Huskies bring good money. The 80's and 90's Husqvarna's seem to sell for less than Japanese bikes. I have always liked the mid 80's husky CR's.

[redrider611]

Thanks coop. I was afraid of that. It would be donated to the program so no cost in the bike itself. I am sure the rebuild would be around 1500-2k. I really doubt I would get that back plus some extra for the riders.

[opfermanmotors]

Ya, the mid 80s water cooled huskies are pretty much unwanted.  The reputation of Husqvarna in the mid 80s was terrible and quality control is rumored to have gone pretty bad (Super Hunky has an article on this).  Also, the mid 80s Husqvarnas looks a bit "square" with their plastics.

The 83/84 air cooled are ok for resale as they will actually sell but still are not fetching huge prices, at least those are on par with Japanese bikes. 

The last really sought after Husky bike is the 82 1/2 500 Silver.