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

Ohlins Spacing

Discussion in 'Vintage Restoration Projects' started by Neanderthaler, Mar 25, 2014.

  1. Neanderthaler Husqvarna
    A Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250XC
    Other Motorcycles:
    76 RM250, 77 RM125, 86 XR250
    First post as I am a new left kicker owner. I just purchased an 82 250XC. From the rear, the shocks appear to be at an angle spaced more at the swingarm mounts than at the top mounts. Is this correct? I don't know how to post pics here, but I would love to email someone a pic to host for me or comment on. Thank you in advance
    Neanderthaler, Mar 25, 2014
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  2. Neanderthaler Husqvarna
    A Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250XC
    Other Motorcycles:
    76 RM250, 77 RM125, 86 XR250
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    Neanderthaler, Mar 25, 2014
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  3. endurodave Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Catawba River Basin, Carolina
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250XC
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM MC-5 175,GS 250 IT200N, Beta 300
    Welcome ! and yes it's correct the XC upper shock mounts are set in slightly.

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    endurodave, Mar 26, 2014
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  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
    yup, i believe its part of husky accomplishing rising rate suspension with no linkage. thats why the shocks have heim joints
    justintendo, Mar 26, 2014
    #4

  5. adam6402 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Tulsa, OK
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Fun bike, you won't be disappointed other than the stopping power of the drums!
    adam6402, Mar 26, 2014
    #5

  6. Neanderthaler Husqvarna
    A Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250XC
    Other Motorcycles:
    76 RM250, 77 RM125, 86 XR250
    Thanks everyone. Look forward to its first outing (with me) this weekend
    Neanderthaler, Mar 26, 2014
    #6

  7. 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
    always loved how the shocks tilt in at the top on late dual shockers
    justintendo, Mar 26, 2014
    #7

  8. 84scrambler Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    mid Florida
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 xc 250, 85 wrx 250, 79 wr 250
    welcome, feel free to post more pics. I see a queen palm in the back are you a flat lander too?
    84scrambler, Mar 26, 2014
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  9. Neanderthaler Husqvarna
    A Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250XC
    Other Motorcycles:
    76 RM250, 77 RM125, 86 XR250
    I am a flat lander. Down south, Deerfield Beach, FL
    Neanderthaler, Mar 28, 2014
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  10. Chayzed Pilot Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    So Cal
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2004 TC450,1978 390CR,1983 430 Wr
    Other Motorcycles:
    A gaggle of them
    The shocks have heim joints because when the suspension collapses they are not in a straight line. They have to pivot. If they were in a straight line on wheel travel the bike would be immensely wide at the upper shock mount.
    Chayzed Pilot, Mar 29, 2014
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  11. 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
    yes, the heims keep them from binding, and keeping the bike narrower at the top..the heims arent directly responsible for anything else (other than being smooth). sorry i wasnt being clear there.
    justintendo, Mar 29, 2014
    #11

  12. Neanderthaler Husqvarna
    A Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250XC
    Other Motorcycles:
    76 RM250, 77 RM125, 86 XR250
    First ride on the 250XC today on an average hare scramble loop. Sand, open pasture, single track trails - what an incredible machine. I can't believe how good the stock suspension is on this bike. After some needle clip carb tuning I have the low speed sorted perfectly. I think I'm a bit rich on the main, but didn't have any jets to experiment with today. I thought the bike was a tractor and would chug from idle with almost no throttle without stalling. Similar to my Honda XR, in that respect. I'm a short guy at 5'5" so I might start looking for a WR swingarm to bring the seat height down. Will the XC shocks that I have now work with a WR arm without modification? I want to go back to stock, if that it turns out that I don't get along with the change. Great bike and glad to be here
    Neanderthaler, Mar 30, 2014
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