“If you’re a serious desert / off-road racer, this is what you ride… no bike – repeat: NO BIKE – has the awesome winning record in the desert that the Husky big-inchers enjoy. The latest machine – our test 390 OR – is such a successful weapon in the desert, that it’s difficult to get one.” That’s how Dirt Bike magazine basically started their review of the 390 OR, a bike they’d go on to praise with comments like: “Believe us. The machine is that good. Possibly even better.”
“Whoever was on the Husky instantly became The Man. Riders’ skill levels seemed to mean nothing. The fast guy was automatically the OR rider.”
“Nothing, absolutely nothing, would even stay in sight of the 390 OR. It would dance off into the distance, with the rider popping arrogant wheelies.”
This example is VIN: MM06801. The seller purchased the bike from a private seller in California approximately two years ago.
The true mileage is unknown, however, the seller states “the bike has low hours.”
Maintenance:
The seller states “after purchasing, I took it to Vintage Husky in San Marcos. I had a new swing arm from a 1980 model installed, installed ohlins shocks, new front tire, new side plastics, new carb, different handlebars, new throttle cable and new chain. I had the fluids flushed and changed. I really love this bike. Had one in high school.” In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: OK
Engine Oil Level: OK
Engine Oil Quality: OK
2T Oil Level: PREMIX
Coolant Level: N/A
Coolant Quality: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: NA
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: DRUM
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: NA
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: DRUM
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A CABLE CLUTCH
Final Drive Condition: NEEDS ATTENTION
Headlight High Beam: N/A
Headlight Low Beam: N/A
Passing Light: N/A
Parking Light: N/A
Turn Signals: N/A
Tail Light: N/A
Brake Light (Front Switch): N/A
Brake Light (Rear Switch): N/A
Plate Light: N/A
Horn: N/A
Kill Switch: OK
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: DRUM OK
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: DRUM OK
Forks: OK
Shock/s: LEAKS VISIBLE
Tire Date Code Front: 1522
Tire Date Code Rear: 5117
Tire % Remaining Front: 90
Tire % Remaining Rear: 80
Tire Press. Front: 0
Tire Press. Rear: 5
Battery Standing Voltage: NA
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: NA
Running Condition: YES
Test Ride Completed: No
Test Ride Distance: 0
Notes:
-CHAIN TIGHT AND DRY
-REAR SHOCKS SHOW VISIBLE LEAKS
-CLUTCH CABLE MELTED TO EXHAUST
-REAR TIRE OUT OF DATE
RECOMMENDED REPAIRS:
-REPLACE REAR TIRE
-SERVICE CHAIN
-SERVICE/REPLACE REAR SHOCK
-REPLACE CLUTCH CABLE
Modifications:
Öhlins shocks.
Aftermarket handlebars.
Swingarm from a 1980 390 OR.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Geomax MX33E tires with date codes of 5117 and 1522.
The bike does not have keys, it is kickstart only.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Santa Monica, California, this Husqvarna is offered on a clean California off highway title. Have any 390 OR stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
