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

Setting sag on '82 rear

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by bultokid, May 22, 2009.

  1. bultokid Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Houston, Tx
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '84 250/500 '87 250/430 '18TC250
    Other Motorcycles:
    Bultaco, Fantic
    Seem to recall 4" bitd and know I've seen it here ( i think ) but searched to no avail and TB's have the '83's listed but nada on rest. Just trying to get it preset in the ballpark. Thanks---ride safe, Rhett
    bultokid, May 22, 2009
    #1

  2. Tahitian_Red Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Sacramento, CA
    A good rule of thumb is about 1/3 of total travel. So, if you have 12 inches of rear travel you would want around 4 inches of sag. You can fine tune with small adjustments either way.
    Tahitian_Red, May 22, 2009
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  3. Leftcoast leftkicker Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    encinitas ca
    4" or 100mm is base line. Also check the Ohlins website, they have a pamphlet on setting F & R sag.
    Leftcoast leftkicker, May 22, 2009
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  4. bultokid Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Houston, Tx
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '84 250/500 '87 250/430 '18TC250
    Other Motorcycles:
    Bultaco, Fantic
    mucho thanks guys I appreciate it
    bultokid, May 22, 2009
    #4