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

78 CR390 Fork ?

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by Degg, Mar 21, 2011.

  1. Degg Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Thomaston,Ct
    Is there a difference between forks on different models OR,WR,CR ? Thanks
    Degg, Mar 21, 2011
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  2. ruwfo Administrator

    Location:
    NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 390CR, 1982 430CR, 1984 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 250XC, 2016 FJ-09
    Yes the WR had shorter suspension, 9.5 inches travel vs 11.8 inches for the OR & CR
    ruwfo, Mar 22, 2011
    #2

  3. Ron Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Azusa, CA
    I don't believe the 78 had 11.8, they didn't get the longer tubes until 79. 78's CR's and OR's have 9.5, not sure what the WR had. I think the WR's didn't even have leading axle forks yet.
    Ron, Mar 22, 2011
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  4. ruwfo Administrator

    Location:
    NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 390CR, 1982 430CR, 1984 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 250XC, 2016 FJ-09
    I got my years mixed up , i thought i read 79, 78 CR had 9.5 inches of travel, believe OR also & WR too.
    ruwfo, Mar 22, 2011
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  5. Degg Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Thomaston,Ct
    Thanks. I picked up a rough 1978 CR390. I am not sure if its worth fixing or parting, it needs forks and shocks, also swing arm and a the frame is pitted from rust.
    Degg, Mar 22, 2011
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  6. jimspac Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Connecticut
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR, 82 430WR, 84 250WR, 85 400
    Other Motorcycles:
    86 400WR, 82 Montesa Cota 349
    My 78 390 auto had leading axle forks and believe they had 9.8 in travel(CR) I have a set of forks off a 78 250WR that seems to have 7-8 in travel. Those are leading axle as well.
    jimspac, Mar 25, 2011
    #6