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250-500cc Sharper steering for the 300?

Discussion in '2 Stroke' started by Blair7, Dec 10, 2013.

  1. Blair7 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Sydney, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 WR300, 93 TE610
    Other Motorcycles:
    03 WR250F, 01 YZ250 2t, 98 VTR1000
    Hey all,
    I'm looking at making the 300 turn a bit quicker, I've done the usual slide the forks up and push the rear axle in tricks but I'm still looking for a bit more. Does anybody know of any companies that manufacture triple clamps with a steeper angle?
    Any other tricks/suggestions are also appreciated.
    Cheers,
    Blair.
  2. PC. Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Beaverton, OR
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    CR165 & CR144
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM500
    Not sure about triples.
    You can shorten the wheelbase by removing a chain link and running the rear wheel as far forward as possible.
  3. 454x Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Dunnigan,Ca.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 CR165 w/36mm lectron.
    Other Motorcycles:
    2014 BETA 300RR w/36mm lectron.
    There are some special triple clamps in the husky catalog.
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  4. Xcuvator Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Scholls Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE450,610 WB165,WR250 WR360 & XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    yes
    I remember a couple years ago looking at a WR 250 that Bill (BMP) got from the Husky NA with a bunch of miscellaneous engines, frames etc. The steering head angle had been changed and the subframe etc was modified for a lower seat height.

    Changing the steering head angle (steeper) for quicker steering was a mod done back in the eighties and probably before. Somewhere around 83 they came that way from the factory. Hopefully someone who knows way more than me will step in here.

  5. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Call BPR, they make triples just not sure if full set with different offsets. Call halls and see if they have ferracii ones sitting around. Beg Bill to sell the ones off the Lamson bike (he wont do it). If non of that works making some is not super hard for a decent machinist. Finding ones of other bikes is usually fruitless. Good luck

    Check this, maybe a US dealer can order these?

    http://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.nl/fr/accessoires/show/406/

    also the 125s have a lot less offset. :thinking:

    and further more...

    http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/husky-hard-parts-triple-clamps-installed-and-pics.8578/

    Additionally...

    http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/xtrig-triple-clamps.11579/

    I like freaking bik-o-pedia today :lol:

    wikibike
  6. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    As for other things a stiffer rear spring and or softer fronts might help. Might mess your suspension balance up though.
  7. robertaccio Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    San Diego, Ca
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 Husqvarna TE300i
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 HusqvarnaTE610, 94 Husaberg FC501
  8. Tinken Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Hesperia, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    MY12 WR511
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha
    I believe the Husky triple clamps I have also fit the 300. They allow not only the usuall 15/22mm offset but they also allow a +/- 1° head angle change. You have to purchase the triple clamps and the +/- 1° head angle kit.
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  9. robertaccio Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    San Diego, Ca
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 Husqvarna TE300i
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 HusqvarnaTE610, 94 Husaberg FC501
    I want add this and why I posted those tips,, for the thread started use what you have first and run it into the ground, mechanics and the math do work, but some things are pure feel and are sometimes counter to the real math of the dims. And of course get your sag and spring rates dialed first, balance the springs to your weight, then play with the settings including clickers.
    my example is my TXC310R 5mm fork of above the clamp projection, rear axle as far BACK (yes back) as possible with my 13/50 final drive, its on the last mark line. For me this is best setting for all riding regimes. Its stable straight, yet transfers/levers weight into the front tire on decel for corner set up and locks the front on track in hairpins and rutted corners. I always rode with the SWB set up on all my enduro bikes, until my old time Kato expert suggested going counter to my thoughts and go long on the rear. Yes its what maybe 1 in longer but its the transfer of weight lever angle that does that smooth push into the nose, you can get way up and ride the front through the tightest corners with fron confidence.
  10. Tinken Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Hesperia, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    MY12 WR511
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha
    I liked your article you posted Rob. On a side note Blair, if it starts swapping out on you, you know you have reached it's limits.
  11. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many

    Good to know :thumbsup: Didnt even know you had triples.

    Very nice.

    http://www.ziptyracing.com/triple-clamps/

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  12. K5PL5 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Palmyra, PA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 WR300
    Other Motorcycles:
    03 Suzuki SV1000/73 Honda CB350
    Ride a KTM 300 then get back on your bike. :)
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  13. Tinken Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Hesperia, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    MY12 WR511
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha
    I had one, ktm 300 xc. Not as stable as the Husky. New Husky 300 is much better.
  14. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    The 300 needs to turn better???? Wow....my 2011 model corners like a 125!:banana:
  15. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many

    It does not :D
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  16. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    Okay,I've ridden the WR125....but the 300 is still pretty sharp for its size, and against other midsized bikes.
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  17. K5PL5 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Palmyra, PA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 WR300
    Other Motorcycles:
    03 Suzuki SV1000/73 Honda CB350
    Were not all privy to the secret squirrel (Army talk) bikes/rides you are, Mike haha
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  18. Norman Foley Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Trumansburg, NY... The Beautiful, Finger Lakes
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR 86 250WR 93 WXE350 03 TE610
    Other Motorcycles:
    '85 Fantic 300 '12 HUSABERG TE250
    Make sure you have your sag adjusted correctly.
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  19. Tinken Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Hesperia, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    MY12 WR511
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha
    It requires a Yankee white clearance.
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  20. Kyle Tarry Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Portland, OR
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 WR 300, 2006 TE 610
    Other Motorcycles:
    Ducati Monster S2R 800
    I was looking for this just the other day in the Husky catalog. It looked like all of the stuff in there was less offset than stock, which makes the steering slower. Does anyone know what the default offset is on the 300s? I tried measuring it on my bike and got about 27mm, but I'm not sure that my method (with the triple still on the bike) was that accurate.

    Tinken, that blurb from your website posted above just talks about changing the handlebar position. Do you have any more info about changing the offset? I am also intrigued by this head angle change business...