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

1979 CR v XC frame differences

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by dingodog, Sep 13, 2015.

  1. dingodog Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    The Garden State, Au
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '73 CR125, '82 WR250,
    Other Motorcycles:
    XC150
    Hi there, Any differences on the frame from a XC and a CR? Can anyone advise best place to buy WR rear guards (with light) and front headlight? I am thinking of converting a CR to lighting so I can get registered for the road. Thanks for your help!, DD
    dingodog, Sep 13, 2015
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  2. Kartwheel68 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Newnan, Georgia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 125XC, 250XC, 430XC, 430WR, 250CR
    Other Motorcycles:
    83 175WR , 76 250WR, 74 250 Mag
    '79 has the rear loop on the CR so the biggest differences are suspension length and transmission ratios. Should be easy to get a lighting capable ignition lighting on the CR.
    Kartwheel68, Sep 13, 2015
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  3. ruwfo Administrator

    Location:
    NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 390CR, 1982 430CR, 1984 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 250XC, 2016 FJ-09
    '79 has the rear loop on the CR , 1979 DOES NOT have a rear loop on the CR, your thinking 78

    Husky John
    ruwfo, Sep 14, 2015
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  4. motomwo Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Imbler Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Many vintage big bore and automatics

    No, the 79 250/390CR DID have the rear loop. The CR had no bar running under the center of the motor cradle. The OR (not XC was not called the XC in 79) had the center bar under the motor cradle and also used a different swing arm than the CR. You see a lot of the 79 CR's frames that had the rear frame loop cut off by their owners.:thumbsdown:

    Marty
    motomwo, Sep 14, 2015
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  5. Kartwheel68 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Newnan, Georgia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 125XC, 250XC, 430XC, 430WR, 250CR
    Other Motorcycles:
    83 175WR , 76 250WR, 74 250 Mag
    As Marty said, many are cut off, but all models in '79 had the rear frame loop, '80 was the first year CRs had no rear loop. Even if it does not have the rear loop it is still easy to mount a WR rear fender.
    Kartwheel68, Sep 14, 2015
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  6. dingodog Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    The Garden State, Au
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '73 CR125, '82 WR250,
    Other Motorcycles:
    XC150
    Thanks all! Good info for a new comer. :)
    dingodog, Sep 19, 2015
    #6