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

can anyone identify this tank? or rear shocks?

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by paul koehler, Jul 25, 2011.

  1. paul koehler Husqvarna
    C Class

    Location:
    Amherst NH
    I have this on a supposed Mikkola replica. Is this a true replica? And is this tank made for this frame?

    It wasn't retro fitted and bolts into stock locations. it is a plastic tank too. Also the brake lever has lightening holes in it. common practice? and the shocks are unidentifiable. I know they aren't stock because the chain as rubbed flat spots on the sides. sorry for the crummy pic of the shocks. 20110718105756.jpg 20110718105631.jpg help help help 20110718105638.jpg 20110718105621.jpg
    thanks for your help.
    paul koehler, Jul 25, 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
    Gas tank is probably a Malcolm Smith (MS brand) aftermarket, sold thru the dealer, or from mail order. I had a similar one on a 79 390OR i had.
    In the 70's people/racers drilled holes in everything, brake levers, cylinder fins you name it, racers did to save ounces of weight, plenty of people
    just did it to look cool.
    Husky John
    ruwfo, Aug 2, 2011
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  3. dumbdotdog Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Reno, NV
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    70 360 74 125SC 74 250MAG 81 250CR
    dumbdotdog, Aug 2, 2011
    #3

  4. paul koehler Husqvarna
    C Class

    Location:
    Amherst NH
    thanks a lot guys. some of these older ones that have had modifications get me. i am going to try to get it running this weekend. it doesn't have spark so i have an extra coil for motoplat and i think i have a stator to from a late 70's or mid 80's 250 that should work. i wanna ride this even if it is for a minute!
    paul koehler, Aug 2, 2011
    #4