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

Interchangeability of Aluminum Gas Tanks??

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by adam6402, Jan 13, 2011.

  1. adam6402 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Tulsa, OK
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Hey all, is the backbone of the 81-83 frames identical to the pre-81 Aluminum gas tank models? I realize that the mounting point is lower on the 81-83's and that I might have to drill through the reinforcing plates at the heatube junction but wouldn't be totally opposed to that.

    Any downsides or other fitment issues, or is this just a bad idea?

    Thanks,
    Adam
    adam6402, Jan 13, 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
    Adam,
    I don't 100% understand the question, but if you want to know can
    you put a 77-80 tank on a 81-83, it's yes. I had a 78 250CR on my
    82 , there's multi able mounting holes on the frame, that most of
    the time you don't even notice. Width of inside of the tanks, are
    the same, as far as i can see. No problems, petcock are still on the
    right side etc.

    Husky John
    ruwfo, Jan 14, 2011
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