1972 MJ series Husqvarna 450 WR
Frame #MJ 03395
Motor # 2024-0545
Femsa ignition
OEM aluminum fenders
OEM tank
Akront rims
This particular 450WR has had period upgrades with the addition of
Mag 250 swing arm, S&W shocks, HiPoint rear tool bag rack, Hi Point
tool bag, VDO rear front drive speedo, 74 front forks, Preston Petty headlite,
custom skid plate, folding shift lever, "Hex" grips, handle bar tool bag,
added swing arm frame ears, 73 muffler with Skyway as well, exhaust guards
added to headpipe, rear footpegs using shock bolt mounts, period fork boots,
307 throttle, 74 white plastic airbox, K&N air filter kit, rubber head
noise suppresion strap, compression release in stock second plug hole,
1972 was a
new era for Husqvarna motorcycles. The entire series of motocross, desert,
enduro bikes had been upgraded to a new generation of engines with 5 speed
transmissions, lefthand shift, new low engine frames, introduction of the
450cc motocross and cross country and also the 125ccCR motocross (6 speed),
Motoplat ignitions and more. This frame series was MJ and all models had
the alloy fenders front and rear. The "hand grenade" muffler was standard
on all models as well as the silver leg front forks. The WR models retained
the Femsa ignition to allow for easy lighting installation. Husqvarna continued
to dominate all forms of off road racing, most notably in world class motocross,
desert events, and enduro. The list of expert winners was spectacular and
included Heikki Mikkola, Arne Kring, Bengt Åberg as well as US stars
Malcolm Smith, Dick Burleson, Ron Bohn, Jake Fischer, Ed Schimdt, Dave
Mungenast, JN Roberts, Mark Blackwell, Jim West, Bob Grossi, + many others.