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

Stiffer Fork Springs Source - 83 Huskys

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by hawaii-rider, Apr 28, 2009.

  1. hawaii-rider Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Graham Washington, Fort Moose
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2018 TC250, 2015 TE300
    Other Motorcycles:
    04 CRF-270x, 95 CR500, 93 CR250 etc
    Been digging and cant seem to find a source for stiffer fork springs for my 83 XC 500.

    Any one here know of any sources?

    Thanx

    HR
    :cool:
    :usa:
    hawaii-rider, Apr 28, 2009
    #1

  2. luvwoods Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Zoar, Ohio
    HR,

    Try www.cyclewerksracing.com. He is also an active vintage & post vintage racer here in Georgia and surrounding states. Worth a try if for nothing else, some other leads.

    Tom
    luvwoods, Apr 28, 2009
    #2

  3. MAG250 Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Houston TX
    You might try RaceTech in CA.
    MAG250, Apr 28, 2009
    #3

  4. HuskyT Moderator

    Location:
    Corona, California
    Contact Matt Wiley at Race Tech in Corona, California. He can help you.
    HuskyT, Apr 28, 2009
    #4

  5. hawaii-rider Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Graham Washington, Fort Moose
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2018 TC250, 2015 TE300
    Other Motorcycles:
    04 CRF-270x, 95 CR500, 93 CR250 etc
    Contacted Matt @ Race Tech

    Had a good chat with Matt at Race Tech...

    Setting me up for my 83 Forks.

    this is what I am ordering through the thumpertalk Store:

    Fork Springs: FRSP-305548 (48kg springs for my ride weight etc)
    Gold Valve System: FEGV-3801
    Gold Valve Adapter Kit: FPEV-AD3802P

    15 Weight Oil (matt recommended this for this set up with the Huskies)

    He also said he could work the Rear Ohlins over after i had some rides on em with the right weight springs...

    HR
    :cool:
    :usa:
    hawaii-rider, May 1, 2009
    #5

  6. MAG250 Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Houston TX
    Your going to be amazed at the difference
    with the Gold Valve Emulators! Have them in my
    84 RM250E Suzuki What a great setup!
    Will definitely have them in my 84 Husky 250 when it's done.
    MAG250, May 1, 2009
    #6

  7. HuskyT Moderator

    Location:
    Corona, California
    When I'm ready, I'm going to drive across town about 1 mile and give Matt my forks ( 83 CR500- going on a 1980 CR390) and have him build them for me....

    T
    HuskyT, May 2, 2009
    #7

  8. bultokid Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Houston, Tx
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '84 250/500 '87 250/430 '18TC250
    Other Motorcycles:
    Bultaco, Fantic
    Sent Matt the 35mm zokes off my '77 Montesa VB250 couple years back and the difference was night and day. Will do the same when the '83 250CR gets here.
    bultokid, May 2, 2009
    #8

  9. Leftcoast leftkicker Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    encinitas ca
    Wonder if i should call him for my FoxForx?
    Leftcoast leftkicker, May 2, 2009
    #9

  10. vintage mike Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    south haven michigan
    just add air

    i put 5 lbs of air in my 84 cr250 forks and couldnt believe the difference,i am clearing the table tops at red bud and winning the +50 class,smoking the new 450s.
    vintage mike, May 6, 2009
    #10

  11. HuskyT Moderator

    Location:
    Corona, California
    Mike,

    maybe you can post up some specifics about your 84 forks.??? oil hieght, weight, your riding ability and weight etc... would be very usefull....

    T
    HuskyT, May 7, 2009
    #11

  12. vintage mike Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    south haven michigan
    My specs

    i have been racing for 35 years,weight 185lbs,84 cr 250 fork specs,allso run my 84 250xc the same,i use atf for oil,oil level 16cm from top of tube forks compressed with springs removed.5lbs air ,stock 25 year old springs.forks are slid up 1/2 inche in tripple clamps.i am a former yamaha and suzuki factory race mechanic 1980 and 81,all the pros ran atf back then.the stock forks work as good as anything.i couldnt push one of these old huskys any harder with any thing else.
    vintage mike, May 8, 2009
    #12

  13. Picklito Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    430, 430, 430, ,400, 175
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM250xc, KTM500mx, KTM440exc
    Yup, I'm an ATF guy, too. It really works well in this fork. I set mine at 6" so pretty close to that 16cm.

    I also like to cut the springs and refinish the ends so there's almost no preload with a 3" spacer. Stiffens the rate just a touch and helps reduce that topping out feeling.
    Picklito, May 8, 2009
    #13