Grease nipples on rear suspension linkages

Discussion in 'Common Items on Husqvarnas: Tires/tubes/grips/etc' started by robertk61, Mar 24, 2011.

  1. robertk61 Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Melbourne, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    09 WR250
    What year did they stop installing these?
    I have a 11' TE310 and it doesn't come with them, but my old 01 WR 250 had them.
    I would grease them every ride as a precaution.
    Has anyone put nipples on new type linkages and if so , is it hard to do?, is there a drilling already through to the top mount so that you don't need one also at the top?

    Also I miss having axle pulls, does anyone make them specifically for Huskys?
  2. Slowpoke Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Southern Ontario
    This thread covers the topic somewhat;
    http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/greased-nipples.16663/#post-146769
    Read the Thumpertalk link. It's not for the latest version of the rear linkage, but will give you a good idea of what's involved. The swingarm pivot is the same however.
  3. ioneater Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    NW Texas
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 TXC 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    08 Sprint
  4. Picklito Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    430, 430, 430, ,400, 175
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM250xc, KTM500mx, KTM440exc
    I drilled and installed grease fittings on the linkage of my 09 TE450. Was pretty easy. Still need to do the swingarm bearings, but considering a couple "best options" on how, exactly, to do it. Also switched to new needle bearings with the grease hole where that was needed (lower shock bearing, I think??). Ordered them from a bearing house, was not expensive.