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

1984 WR400

Discussion in 'Vintage Restoration Projects' started by darren7878, Mar 2, 2015.

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  1. darren7878 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    79 CR390 and 84 CR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    81 Maico, 79 Kawasaki, 88 Honda
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    Oops here should be the custom springs. Full length and .4 instead of Oem .325?
    darren7878, Jul 9, 2015
    #101

  2. suprize Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bendigo, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR 400, bike in a box Moto Villa 350
    Other Motorcycles:
    ktm 300
    did you use cr sliders and damper rods? did I read back to see if you did..no...
    suprize, Jul 9, 2015
    #102

  3. darren7878 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    79 CR390 and 84 CR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    81 Maico, 79 Kawasaki, 88 Honda
    Yes I'm swapping to CR forks . :)
    darren7878, Jul 10, 2015
    #103

  4. suprize Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bendigo, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR 400, bike in a box Moto Villa 350
    Other Motorcycles:
    ktm 300
    she will be a plushomatic to ride...
    suprize, Jul 10, 2015
    #104
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  5. darren7878 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    79 CR390 and 84 CR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    81 Maico, 79 Kawasaki, 88 Honda
    The 250 forks work well with these springs. Was contemplating going stiffer but was worried the fork damping may not cope and become too fast on the rebound.

    Only time will tell if they perform ok with the added weight of the 400. :confused:
    darren7878, Jul 13, 2015
    #105

  6. suprize Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bendigo, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR 400, bike in a box Moto Villa 350
    Other Motorcycles:
    ktm 300
    should be less weight with 400, the hole in the barrel is bigger!
    suprize, Jul 13, 2015
    #106
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  7. 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
    likely a small weight difference..the outer part of the jug and head is much bigger, alot with the crank cheeks. thats about it tho.
    justintendo, Jul 14, 2015
    #107
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  8. darren7878 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    79 CR390 and 84 CR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    81 Maico, 79 Kawasaki, 88 Honda
    Thanks great info there. I've gone for the second option stiff ITC upgrade rears so think they will cope ok.I run the softer ones on the 250s.

    I'm on vacation as you guys call it at moment but when I get home I'm looking forward to finishing the build



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    darren7878, Jul 16, 2015
    #108

  9. wrx Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    845 newyork
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1973 to 1986 husky's various models
    Other Motorcycles:
    RM -250 / Buell / Penton 400 mc5
    Darren, your vacation spot looks like pure hell ! LOL enjoy!
    wrx, Jul 16, 2015
    #109
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  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
    as far as suspension is concerned there should be no difference between motors unless your riding style is different between motors.
    justintendo, Jul 16, 2015
    #110
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  11. dartyppyt Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Illinois
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    17 TE 150, 82CR 500
    Other Motorcycles:
    82 125,250,430&500 79 390 83 250
    Heck! I would give anything to get away from daily rain and goofy temps!

    Don't forget to check the local Craigslist cause you my bring home a vacation classic!
    dartyppyt, Jul 16, 2015
    #111
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  12. suprize Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bendigo, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR 400, bike in a box Moto Villa 350
    Other Motorcycles:
    ktm 300
    one of arnolds best lines in terminator.." I need a vacation"
    suprize, Jul 17, 2015
    #112
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  13. 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
    also in kindergarten cop! lol
    justintendo, Jul 21, 2015
    #113
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  14. darren7878 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    79 CR390 and 84 CR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    81 Maico, 79 Kawasaki, 88 Honda
    Loving the nos 1985 single shock silencer on the twinshock :)

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    And the revamped shocks

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    Small progress
    darren7878, Jul 23, 2015
    #114

  15. darren7878 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    79 CR390 and 84 CR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    81 Maico, 79 Kawasaki, 88 Honda
    Oops I must be in Oz lol
    darren7878, Jul 23, 2015
    #115
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  16. oldbikedude Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Honey Brook Pa.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1988 wr 430 with cr suspension
    Other Motorcycles:
    66flh,67 CA77,76 CR125M,73H1,74ty250
    Footpegs look a little high. :D
    oldbikedude, Jul 23, 2015
    #116
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  17. darren7878 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    79 CR390 and 84 CR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    81 Maico, 79 Kawasaki, 88 Honda
    I have short legs!!!
    darren7878, Jul 23, 2015
    #117
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  18. suprize Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bendigo, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR 400, bike in a box Moto Villa 350
    Other Motorcycles:
    ktm 300
    just checking the frame rails for dints....and giving the wheels a spin around
    suprize, Jul 24, 2015
    #118
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  19. wrx Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    845 newyork
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1973 to 1986 husky's various models
    Other Motorcycles:
    RM -250 / Buell / Penton 400 mc5
    silencer and shocks look sweet. got a headache from the hand stand trying to look @ pics. LOL
    wrx, Jul 24, 2015
    #119
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  20. darren7878 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    79 CR390 and 84 CR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    81 Maico, 79 Kawasaki, 88 Honda
    Fitted my forks, changed the oil to 20w and added my 'custom' springs

    image.jpg
    darren7878, Jul 26, 2015
    #120
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