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

HELP- Husky swing-arm bolt!

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by frog, Sep 21, 2009.

  1. frog Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    MN
    I'm putting together a 1983 Husky 250 and the swing-arm bolt doesn't seen long enough? On one end the nut is flush with the threads and the other end hardly has enough to start the threads? This bike was a project someone else started,so I didn't take it apart. Will it pull together when tightened?:banghead:

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    frog, Sep 21, 2009
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  2. Leftcoast leftkicker Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    encinitas ca
    Sounds like you have the wrong one,, it should slide all the way thru w/about half the threads extending so that when you tighten it up there'll be about an 1/8" +/_ left on each side.
    Leftcoast leftkicker, Sep 21, 2009
    #2

  3. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
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    Maybe try getting both sides a good half a nut thread and working them on from each side. There might be enough slack in a new assembly / paint to take up some space that will come back some when you tighten the nuts. :excuseme:

    BTW the resto looks great. :thumbsup:
    Motosportz, Sep 21, 2009
    #3

  4. pcnsd Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    San Marcos, CA
    Some thoughts to share, maybe applicable, maybe not.

    With the motor installed and the swingarm in position, is there gap(s) between the assemblies that would explain the apparent short bolt? There should be no real visible gaps, if so the frame is likely sprung/tweaked from a hard landing or crash. You will need to clamp it together enough to start the bolt and then pull it together per Motosportz.
    If there is no gap between the assemblies, then Leftcoast leftkicker's "Wrong one" advice would seem sound. Source the correct bolt from a vintage Husqvarna supply guy.

    Nice looking ride!

    Regards,
    PC
    pcnsd, Sep 22, 2009
    #4

  5. schimmelaw Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Rowlett, Texas
    Frog,
    Some measurements that might help. Bolt size is 12mm. 1.0 thread pitch. 9 11/16" length.
    Bike looks good.
    Rick
    schimmelaw, Sep 22, 2009
    #5