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

1980 WR390 shock absorbers

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by TimG85, Feb 13, 2021.

  1. TimG85 Husqvarna

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 WR 390
    Other Motorcycles:
    Ducati 748, Suzuki GT550
    I have just bought a 1980 WR390 and the shock absorbers are leaking. If they were original then I would have them rebuilt but I don’t think they are as they have what looks to be a Suzuki “S” stamped on them with some other Japanese writing. So I have two questions:

    1. What shock absorbers were originally fitted to these bikes?
    2. What good replacements would people recommend that are available in the U.K? I’m about 15 stone and I am intending to have a go at motocross with it.

    Thanks in advance.

    Tim

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    TimG85, Feb 13, 2021
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  2. ruwfo Administrator

    Location:
    NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 390CR, 1982 430CR, 1984 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 250XC, 2016 FJ-09
    Bike came with Ohlins with external reservoirs, 15 inches center to center I think.

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    ruwfo, Feb 13, 2021
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