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

Swedish Flag Decal Placement

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by MotoFo, Sep 13, 2015.

  1. MotoFo Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Richmond, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1974/5 250CR, 1981 430CR, 1986 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha TY175, Yamaha TY250, CRF150F
    I'm having two tanks painted soon – a '74 250CR and a '82 430CR. I'm looking to see if anyone has any reference photos they could share that shows the relative placement of the flag decals.

    Thanks,
  2. dartyppyt Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Illinois
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    17 TE 150, 82CR 500
    Other Motorcycles:
    82 125,250,430&500 79 390 83 250
    3/4" to 1" centered.
  3. visiteur1948 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    france Europe
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    husqvarna only
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    tank NOS 430 1982 black
    sale in ebay motors USA
    (1200 $ US )
  4. visiteur1948 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    france Europe
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    husqvarna only
  5. MotoFo Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Richmond, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1974/5 250CR, 1981 430CR, 1986 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha TY175, Yamaha TY250, CRF150F
  6. dartyppyt Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Illinois
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    17 TE 150, 82CR 500
    Other Motorcycles:
    82 125,250,430&500 79 390 83 250
    You do know that there is two flags?

    One top

    One bottom

    Based on years.

    I've done quite few tanks and they are centered back 3/4 to 1 inch.

    Guess it how they eyeballed it that day.

    I have also seen them crooked some.
  7. MotoFo Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Richmond, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1974/5 250CR, 1981 430CR, 1986 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha TY175, Yamaha TY250, CRF150F

    I have the lower left, flag for the '74 and the upper, right flag for the '82.

    I assume you mean 3/4 to 1 inch centered back from where the top plane of the tank begins (?)

    dartppyt, I've been thoroughly enjoying your restoration builds. I certaintly don't have the skill nor shop you have but, nonetheless, I'm almost at the point of beginning the build on my 1982 430CR and plan to document on the restoration projects page.
  8. visiteur1948 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    france Europe
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    husqvarna only
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    for you MOTOFO is
    tank 430 1981 !:)
    (original tank)
  9. dartyppyt Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Illinois
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    17 TE 150, 82CR 500
    Other Motorcycles:
    82 125,250,430&500 79 390 83 250
    Yes you measure tank from top center back 3/4 to 1 inch. That means weld as well.
    I use a piece of blue painters tape for line up. Stick it on your shirt or pants so some lint gets on tape so not as sticky.
    Then you can use a pen to mark your center. I kinda fold flag decal in a crease to find its center.
    Then apply along tape edge and then you know you are aligned.
    Thanx for comments! You got some nice bikes!
  10. visiteur1948 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    france Europe
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    husqvarna only
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    decals =14 cm !