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

1970 400 Cross suspension

Discussion in 'Vintage Restoration Projects' started by Andrew Nicholl, Oct 14, 2012.

  1. Andrew Nicholl Husqvarna

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1970 400 cross, 1970 250 cross
    Other Motorcycles:
    1981 YZ 250, 1977 RM 250, 1978 YZ400
    Hi,
    can anyone give me any info on the shocks and forks fitted to my 1970 400 Cross ?

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    Andrew Nicholl, Oct 14, 2012
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  2. evcross0 Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 1/2 500 CR
    Other Motorcycles:
    75 400 WR, 2014 KTM 350XC, 74 Honda
    Your forks are the standard silver leg 6 to 6.5 inches of travel. The shocks you have are Curnutts and they are WAY TOO LONG. Take them off and sell them on Ebay. Progressive makes new 12 to 13.5 inch shocks for your bike with the proper lower mount offset to clear the rear sprocket. If you are building it just to look at it (I hope not) you can get the stock Gerlings on Ebay but a really good set will be 300+. If you are building a rider or racer i run the 13.5 inch shocks.
    evcross0, Nov 9, 2012
    #2