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250-500cc '92 WXC 360 shock mount bushing, replaceable?

Discussion in '2 Stroke' started by Dauer, May 3, 2015.

  1. Dauer Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Western NC
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1992 WXC 360
    Other Motorcycles:
    '89 Yamaha TDR250, '01 ATK 605
    As the title states I was hoping to replace the bushings in the rear shock were it mounts to the frame up top and linkage at the bottom, the reason being is there is noticeable slack and an audible clunk when the rear is completely unloaded. Upon removing the shock there was a good deal of play in both bushings so I figured it was time for some R&R.
    They are both spherical ball-joint bushings that seem to be pressed into the shock body. There was no part number in the parts catalog supplied by Halls but I called them and they were able to supply what were thought to be the correct bushings. Unfortunately upon further inspection the bushings are in fact different and I can't figure out through cross-reference (part no. 8000 73547) what bushing I actually received. That is besides the point as I will call Hall's tomorrow and am confident they will be helpful.
    Back to the question: are these bushings in fact serviceable? Anyone have experience with this particular rear shock? Thanks?
  2. 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
    if halls cant help i would recommend calling drew smith at WER. located in new jersey, he may be able to help as well.
  3. Dauer Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Western NC
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1992 WXC 360
    Other Motorcycles:
    '89 Yamaha TDR250, '01 ATK 605
    Thanks, it appears as if they are pressed in but difficult to tell for certain. I attempted to tap them out using an appropriately sized socket and hammer but didn't want to really wail on them for fear of destroying something I couldn't replace. I'll give Drew a call if Hall's can't provide any answers.
  4. 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
    they should press fit. i used my ball joint press and some spacers when i did my 95, anything that puts slow steady pressure should work. not much meat to work. i think i used all balls parts to the rear showa on my 95.
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  5. 2premo Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Northern NV
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    98 WR360, 1987 WR430, 1988 XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    Sherco 300, 2002 KTM 380EXC
    take a look at the 94 fiche it hows part #16 as the ball 8000 73547 also the same in the 95 shock
    not sure the 92 shares this
    hope that helps
  6. juicypips Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    gloucestershire
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    wr 360. 2002
    Other Motorcycles:
    Gas Gas TxT 300, Yamaha wr250f
    Honda use the same spherical on cr250, keep the tophat bushes as new one dosent come with them.
    I used a socket and avice to get mine moving, the lower bearing in the triangular block in the linkage isheld in by circlips these are also almost impossible to remove. Same size bearing down there too. Its like 22x12 or something dont quote me on that ive no manual to hand.
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  7. Dauer Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Western NC
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1992 WXC 360
    Other Motorcycles:
    '89 Yamaha TDR250, '01 ATK 605
    Thanks for all the info guys, love the wealth of info on this site!

    Justintendo: Upon doing some measurements it appears while they look different, they are the same size. I'll press mine out and compare the two directly.

    2premo: thanks for that part number reference I'll take a look. Correct me if I'm wrong but the '94 uses the same shock? Although it appears the bottom mount where it attaches to the linkage is different. My shock has identical bushings at both the top and bottom.

    Juicypips: Good info, when you say the triangular mount you are referring to the swing arm linkage, correct? The swing arm linkage seems to be up to snuff with no discernable play, prob helps that the PO greased the hell out of them. Unfortunately he wasn't a big fan of cleaning his dirt bike as there is a concrete like film of dirt and grease covering most the linkage, plenty of grease though :)
  8. 2premo Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Northern NV
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    98 WR360, 1987 WR430, 1988 XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    Sherco 300, 2002 KTM 380EXC
    to get that concrete like film off takes time, soak it with water and let it soak in, wipe, repeat
  9. Dauer Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Western NC
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1992 WXC 360
    Other Motorcycles:
    '89 Yamaha TDR250, '01 ATK 605
    Yeah, I've been hitting it with some soapy water then rinse and repeat. That is some stubborn stuff!
  10. juicypips Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    gloucestershire
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    wr 360. 2002
    Other Motorcycles:
    Gas Gas TxT 300, Yamaha wr250f
    Acetone is the stuff i use for filthy engine grime, yes the linkage bit is what i was refering to.
  11. 2premo Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Northern NV
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    98 WR360, 1987 WR430, 1988 XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    Sherco 300, 2002 KTM 380EXC
    WD40 soaking helps to, plus it's water soluble
  12. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    I drill a small hole right at the clip and then use a nail or similar to push it up and then you can get something under it and remove it. I dont see any other way to remove it. I have done this many times on many bikes over the years, works fine, no issues.
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  13. juicypips Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    gloucestershire
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    wr 360. 2002
    Other Motorcycles:
    Gas Gas TxT 300, Yamaha wr250f
    Tip of the day that kelly! I will remember that next time before i gouge out a screwdriver size hole in my plam.
  14. Dauer Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Western NC
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1992 WXC 360
    Other Motorcycles:
    '89 Yamaha TDR250, '01 ATK 605
    So it turns out the bushings Halls supplied me with were absolutely correct, job well done Halls. I was successful in swapping the old out for you. However it was not without it's challenges, mostly stemming from a nearly invisible snap-ring located behind the rubber grease seals on the side opposite the nitrogen reservoir. Once I discovered the snap ring it required a safety pin, small flat blade screw driver, hammer and a healthy dose of patience. Once the snap-rings were removed I was able to press them out with relative ease. Shock is back on the bike and clunk is gone. Thanks for the help guys.
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