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

72 125 Alternate Piston

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by artracing, Feb 3, 2022.

  1. artracing Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    New York
    I have a 72 125 with some other brand piston. Not normal piston. Anyone know of piston of another brand conversion? Trying to find out if there was also a porting change to go with it.
    Replace the piston with short style. Bike will only run if I prime the carb by hand with fuel. Runs perfect for 5 seconds and dies.
    Did everything from carb and pressure test engine.
    This is all beyond bizarre.

    Rob
  2. auto Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    NJ,USA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    too many
    I know wiseco made a piston back in the day. If you still have a short rod in the bike you need the piston to match. Vintco sells long and short pistons. Sounds like you have fuel issues to me.
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  3. artracing Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    New York
    Have new carb coming. So bizarre. Everything checks on on one I have.

    Thanks

    Rob
  4. Richard Colahan Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Upper Black Eddy PA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    71 250 Cross, 74 125WR, 75 250WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    Vintage British bikes, 1969 Penton
    Just curious...what type of "new carb" do you have coming????
  5. artracing Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    New York
    I should say another carb. 935 L21
    Seems like fuel issue, don’t see anything wrong with carb I have but easier then tearing down the engine.