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

1983 250 WR swing arm assembly order ?

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by chew652, Nov 3, 2015.

  1. chew652 Husqvarna
    B Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1983 250 wr
    Other Motorcycles:
    1978 Triumph T140
    When I took the swing arm off the bike 3 months ago 4 washers fell on the floor. I thought I remembered or guessed as to where they go. After a couple of hours of unsuccessful attempts at reassembly I have to ask for help. The 4 washers are 12mm ID 32mm OD. 2 are 1mm thick and the other 2 are 2.2 mm thick. The parts book only shows 2 washers and the owners manual is no help at all. Any help is much appreciated.
  2. Joe Chod Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    upstate NY
    2 thin ones in between frame gusset and swingarm outer. Thicker ones outside frame gusset and under nuts. insert from clutch side to rear brake side so not have to take off brake lever to get out.
  3. chew652 Husqvarna
    B Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1983 250 wr
    Other Motorcycles:
    1978 Triumph T140
    Many thanks Joe.
  4. GaryM Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Austin, Tx
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1981 430cr second 430 CR 500cr
    Other Motorcycles:
    1981 490 Maico
    I find and maybe all of you do this is mount/bolt your shocks on first top and bottom and let swing arm swing into the mount. Just saves trying to hold onto swing
    arm in one hand, install the hard washers and those tight o rings all at once.
  5. Joe Chod Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    upstate NY
    Same when by myself but found a better process.......buy a six pack for a helper! They don't even need to know a flippin thing about a motorcycle....just need to "hold this and listen to what I say"
  6. GaryM Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Austin, Tx
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1981 430cr second 430 CR 500cr
    Other Motorcycles:
    1981 490 Maico
    Anytime for Joe! He knows Huskies! But do you bring out the beer before, during, or after we work on the bike !
  7. 1982 XC 430 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Seattle Wa
    I have pretty much given up trying to get those O-Rings in there. I have even put a porta power in there to spread the frame a bit wile I slip everything in there all to no avail. It would be interesting to know how the factory did it on a Production Line.
  8. Joe Chod Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    upstate NY
    Yes....Yes....and most certainley yes! :cheers:
  9. PEZBerq Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Brisbane, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    390AMX, 430XC, 240WR, 2x510TE, FE501
    The O rings should be installed with grease. If the O rings are the correct size they will stay in place and will not drop out.If they are not correct size they may well drop out. I get mine from Phillip at husqvarna-parts.com
  10. justintendo klotz super techniplate junkie

    Location:
    mercer, pa/northwest pa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    84 250,86 400,87 430,88 250,95 360
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 kawasaki zrx 1100
    never had a problem getting them in, i even run the stainless shims in there too..