1. Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

Newby is already cornfused..frame/engine#'s...

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by Skidmark, Jun 11, 2010.

  1. Skidmark Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Big Island Hawaii
    Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii! The most isolated land mass in the world...thanks for forums like these to help me out!

    OK. I just bought what I thought was a 1980 CR390. HOWEVER, the frame number is CN07605 and the engine number is 2061 3276.

    I've looked at several "listings" that are supposed to explain this very question but have yet to get a conclusive answer.

    Any help out there?
    Mahalo,
    Skidmark!

    p.s. I know the tank is incorrect for the model/year. Anyone know what it's from? Heck..take a peek at the pic and tell me what you see..she could be a real frankenbike for all I know. I'm going to be vintage racing the thing in Hilo so concourse condition is not a priority...at this point.

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    Skidmark, Jun 11, 2010
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  2. HuskyT Moderator

    Location:
    Corona, California
    You have a a Frankenbike but it is all good !

    1979 OR swing-arm (no gussets on shock mount ) + brake stay mount under swing-arm
    1979/1980 remote reservoir Ohlins
    1982 gold leg forks
    1982 430 tank
    Are you sure the frame #is CN?
    1980 seat based on thin profile. If the front mount is cracked and the seat pan is white brittle plastic it is definitely a 1980 seat.
    Unknown silencer
    Motor # 2061 dictates that it is a CR.. and based on the style of kicker that is on it it is a 1977 CR390 motor ( definitely is not a 1980)
    1980 CR rear fender

    T
    HuskyT, Jun 11, 2010
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  3. schimmelaw Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Rowlett, Texas
    What HT said plus 18" rear wheel set-up?
    schimmelaw, Jun 11, 2010
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  4. Skidmark Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Big Island Hawaii
    Wow...Frankenbike for sure! Ok, about that frame....yes it's a "CN" weird eh? See pic.

    I've torn her all down and am blasting the frame and other parts getting ready for paint.
    I have a pin hole leak in the bottom of the case I have to fill (close to drain plug..literally a "pore" size hole). The shocks are apart and appear to have decent damping even with no pressure in resevoir. The forks are recently rebuilt (less than 6mos ago). The handlebar bushings and most of the other rubber bumpers etc are shot. I've ridden the bike around the block and it goes like stink. Oh and it's still got a 17 rear wheel. What's the "hot" 17" tire??

    Looks like a fun project/vintage racer. Did I do OK at $1000 ??
    Skiddy.

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    Skidmark, Jun 12, 2010
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  5. Skidmark Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Big Island Hawaii
    Anybody??...
    Skidmark, Jun 13, 2010
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  6. HuskyT Moderator

    Location:
    Corona, California
    All 390's are Great!!!:thumbsup::applause:

    Considering your on the island :eek::eek::eek:and the cost to ship one there even in pcs would be astronomical, I think you did ok.

    A little weird to have the later model CN frame but this is what made Husky's so interchangeable... nothing to worry about though! :thumbsup:

    T
    HuskyT, Jun 13, 2010
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  7. Skidmark Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Big Island Hawaii
    Thanks for the info...I haven't found a frame spec for a CN with 5 digits starting with zero yet...they are either 4 digits or 5 digits starting with a one.

    Skiddy
    Skidmark, Jun 14, 2010
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