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

or390 shock Identify

Discussion in 'Vintage Restoration Projects' started by evs, Oct 1, 2014.

  1. evs Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Wales
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    some
    IMG_0359[1].JPG IMG_0359[1].JPG I have a 1978 or390 the rear shocks need rebuilding or replacement, I`v been told they are Ohlins and can be rebuilt fairly easily. Can anyone tell me what make thaey are?? THANKS!
  2. jimspac Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Connecticut
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR, 82 430WR, 84 250WR, 85 400
    Other Motorcycles:
    86 400WR, 82 Montesa Cota 349
    They look like Ohlins. I have a 1978 OR frame that came with remote reservoir Ohlins but I think it came with Curnutts originally. If they are Curnutts they can be rebuilt easily as well.
  3. grouty Auto Lover ...

    Location:
    South West UK
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    78 390WR, 78 390 AMX, 500 Humph
    Other Motorcycles:
    works 73 CCM 520, another 73 CCM520
    They look like the non remote/piggyback Ohlins. Usually fitted to the Armstrong MT350 and MT500 army bikes.
    An excellent shock once re-valved for the lighter bikes. Perfectly re-buildable.
  4. Chayzed Pilot Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    So Cal
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2004 TC450,1978 390CR,1983 430 Wr
    Other Motorcycles:
    A gaggle of them
    Those are not Curnutts. The hardest part with the later Curnutts is charging them with nitrogen unless you have the tool. I have the tool and there are other little tricks involved.
  5. evs Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Wales
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    some
    Did these come as standard on any
    Husky models??
  6. grouty Auto Lover ...

    Location:
    South West UK
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    78 390WR, 78 390 AMX, 500 Humph
    Other Motorcycles:
    works 73 CCM 520, another 73 CCM520
  7. jimspac Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Connecticut
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR, 82 430WR, 84 250WR, 85 400
    Other Motorcycles:
    86 400WR, 82 Montesa Cota 349
    I actually meant to say they were easily rebuilt by you Chayzed
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  8. suprize Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bendigo, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR 400, bike in a box Moto Villa 350
    Other Motorcycles:
    ktm 300
    greaser.....:D
  9. Bigbill Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '83 250wr
    Other Motorcycles:
    0 right now
    On my older late 70's husqvarna 390's I purchased the longer new progressive suspension dual shocks with the stiffer springs for my weight(290lbs) they were perfect. But make sure you get the correct springs for the movement of the shocks. I've seen guys put the longer springs on the shorter shocks and end up with a hard back breaking suspension. Dennis Kirk once had these dual progressive shock setups.