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

79/80 250CR Frame Swap

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by pn27416, May 19, 2010.

  1. pn27416 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Orefield PA USA
    Hi All, Just joined today and happy to be here. I also have a question. I have a 79 250CR but like the look of the 80 model with the no back frame loop over the rear fender. If I get a 80 frame, swing arm and seat will everything from my 79 fit for the most part?
    Thanks for any help!
    Pete
    pn27416, May 19, 2010
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  2. oldhuskychuck Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Denver Co
    simple..cut the frame loop off. put plastic plugs in. and be happy
    oldhuskychuck, May 19, 2010
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  3. HuskyT Moderator

    Location:
    Corona, California
    Second Old Husky on cutting and pop in the frame stops. Cut right where seat ends. Roughly 2 to 3 inches into the upwards angle.

    Side note if actually swapping frames:

    All parts are interchangeable with one feature exception... the 1980 CR uses a longer swingarm by 1" (23 1/4" to be exact) As such it uses a longer brake stay rod and brake arm. Makes the bike more stable.

    T
    HuskyT, May 19, 2010
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  4. pn27416 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Orefield PA USA
    Thanks guys I thought about it. But I want to use an 80 seat and fender. I would have to bend up the frame tubes to follow the up turn of the back bottom of the seat pan. I'll go with a used frame.
    Thanks on the swapping info T I did pull out an old MXA and it did give me the longer swing arm info.
    Pete
    pn27416, May 20, 2010
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