I just bought a really sweet 1991 Husky 260 WXE. After riding it for miles on different MX courses and single track, I have truly fallen in love with it. However I am getting frustrated in finding an online source for parts. I have searched every thing related from "Google" and Ebay and have run into dead ends everywhere. It seems there are an abundance of parts out there for Husqvarna mowers but parts for this sweet machine seem exceedingly rare.

Anybody have an online source for parts they would recommend? I need or will need the usual OEM things (wheel bearings, piston kits, etc.,) but am getting a bit worried that one "NLA" part will sideline an otherwise remarkable machine.

Thanks in advance for suggestions from TT friends.

Jim

Hall's Husvarna is your best bet for older Huskys. I get my '82 and '93 parts there.

https://www.halls-cy..._250-260_01.pdf

Thank you soooooooo much for your response. I just ordered an air filter from Hall's but needed another part (chain slider) that is no longer available. I guess I'll have to start checking out Husqvarna dealers during my travels in hopes of finding one that's been in business for awhile and has lots of NOS inventory.

Jim

CaptCatFish said:

Several TT'ers in Australia have said they got their chain sliders from "huskysport" in the UK,
that may work out a good price because the british £ (pound) is really weak,
all the best,
Charlie

Thanks so much for the top tip!

I'll definitely be in contact with them about the chain slider and other parts I'll like to refresh. As stated previously, my biggest concern about this bike is having a small part fail and side-line what is a pure joy to ride.

Best regards

Jim

They have been a Husky dealer for a long time and have a stock of old NOS parts. Al the owner can be difficult or not at times. I used to do business there, but try not to. He may have what you need.:busted:


Williamsville Husqvarna (716) 537-2309 182 Main St. P.O Box 172 Holland NY 14080

Another great tip. Thank you Norman as well as the other TT friends out there who have responded.

I'll make certain I don't call Al the Owner during the full or new moon phases so I'll have the best chance of successfully doing business with him............

Best regards

Jim

Also try Erics in Pasadena, California. Been around forever and have a lot of older Husky and Ktm parts

Will do! The tips just keep coming. Invaluable info.

Thank you!

Jim

Hey I had one of those back in the day!

BlipBlip/HuskyRips:ride:

SWEET!

Over the years, I've owned more motorcycles than I should have but never a Husqvarna until now. I REALLY like riding this bike but am getting a little worried about the parts problem. Oh well, I guess I'll just have to deal with it!

CaptCatFish said:

Just about all the engine parts are interchageable with the current or past Husqvarna WR250s so I wouldn't be to worried.

Bearings and seals are easy to find at any bearing house.

Plastic? That's going to be a problem.

Still.... enjoy the ride. :thumbsup:

Thank you HuskyRips!!

I know I am gulity of trying to solve a problem before I have it but I cannot find oversize piston kits for the 260 anywhere. I have not called all those Husky dealers suggested by TT friends however I am curious about alternatives when the inevitable top end job is necessary (Anybody venture a guess about the comparative life span of a 2-stroke air-cooled engine vs water cooled?)

Which brings me to a theoretical question. Since the stroke of those era Husky 250's and 260s are the same (64.8) and the only difference is in the bore (70.0 vs 71.5 respectively), when its time for a fresh top-end , why not re-sleeve the cylinder to accept the 250 piston? It seems to me that the probability of finding complete 250 piston and gasket kits in both original and oversize bore is so much higher than finding the same for the 260 and may justify the additional expense.

Any comments and words of wisdom are greatly appreciated.

Jim

CaptCatFish said:

I think Wiscco makes a piston that will fit the 260.

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CaptCatFish said:

Hello again,
yes the watercooling means tighter tolerances and theoretically better performance + service life,

Husky's tend to have MUCH better quality engine internals than the japanese offerings,
years ago Wiseco quoted 3 x piston life over stock japanese,
Mahle who were OE for husky / cagiva were 3 x Wiseco.

so I don't think you need worry too much..,

with watercooling came nikasil coated bores( like chrome plating but better at heat dispersal ) over long hours you could wear through the lining ,(less likely with good oil and clean air filter) then it needs replating , this is not cheap so actually going down to 250cc and the inconvenience of restoring the correct jetting may mean its as cost effective to recoat at 260cc , or possibly see if 300cc is viable , as I believe the WR 300 is on the same cases as your 260,

I hope that helps,
Charlie

(As usual) excellent information! Thank you Charlie.

Moving on up to the 300 WR engine configuration is appealing (isn't more always better?). My primary concern is being unable to find the necessary oversize piston kits (regardless of engine size) that will fit my 1991 Husqvarna 260.

It was reassuring to hear that the Huskys have been so well made (which is a major reason I wanted one). I did not know about the oe Mahle pistons or the nakasile coated bores for water-cooled engines.

I've switched over to Benol after draining the gas tank and running the carb dry, in hopes of protecting the existing engine components. I like this bike so much that $50 per gallon Benol is worth it (to me).

Thanks again. Ride safe with reckless abandon.........

Jim

Need a parts bike? I've got a 91 in good shape that I'm looking to sell someday.

If you need anything electrical, this guy can help out: http://www.uk-motoplat.com/home.html

I was having some issues with the bike not running when hot. He narrowed it down to the little CDI box. Rebuilt it with better quality capicitors and potted it back closed. Bike runs great.

I found a spare CDI box "new old stock" on eBay, along with a spare owners manual, magazine ad, and issue of dirt rider w/ a review of the bike when it was new.

To pull the flywheeel to get at the stator Dennis Kirk had the right puller. Part# 282042
Flywheel Puller/22mm x 1.5-R.H-Internal, Male.

stevenknapp said:

Where are you in Illinois and how much are you looking to get for your bike?

Thank you Steven. I've been having electrical troubles lately (shuts down when hot) and it looks like I'll have to pull the flywheel. I especially appreciate the tip about where to get the motoplat ignition re-worked.

Yes I'd be interested in a parts bike.

Thank you

JIm