• Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

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18" wheel conversion for 79 250 OR

cruisetopdown

cruisetopdown

Husqvarna
AA Class
What have you guys used to convert to 18" rear wheel. I am looking for what size rim width I would need to buy to lace up a spare hub I have. I'm looking to DIY this and am hoping to leverage those that have done this.
thanks,
w
 
I used a 82 18" wheel on my build and a mid eighties hub with s.s. spokes but my 79 rear wheel spacer did not work out so I am hunting down a mid eighties spacer for it . I guess if you went with the 79 hub you would be okay.
 
Buchannan spokes makes a set that will lace up a 18" rim to your 79 hub.Just bought one.Just make sure your clear that you want a 18" set and if your rim has a drop center to it
 
cruisetopdown said:
What have you guys used to convert to 18" rear wheel. I am looking for what size rim width I would need to buy to lace up a spare hub I have. I'm looking to DIY this and am hoping to leverage those that have done this.
thanks,
w
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Rim width depends on what kind of tire footprint you are after. 2.15 width came stock on most Asian 250cc and open dirt bikes and will deliver a taller tire and narrower width footprint. I imagine that would be more desirable for woods riding. 2.50 width rims deliver a wider footprint and are better suited to soft terrain like sand or mud. It all comes down to what you want your bike to do and what and where you ride. Both size rims will fit your bike and will work.
 
I would upgrade to the non conical hub and just get a used wheel. Might need a different backing plate and spacer on the other side. I am not too familiar with 1979, Does the backing plate just attach to the swingarm with an aluminum bar perhaps a foot long?

Is you question whether to get a 2.15 or 2.50 wide rim or maybe 2.75?

I do not know if the spoke holes in the husky rims of this section have different spoke angles for conical hub vs non conical hub. Conical hub has longer spokes on the non brake side. Ideally they should be drilled different. The ones for the non conical hubs seem always to be nordisk (or a spelling real close) rims with a date on them.
 
Thanks for the input, I have picked up a spare '79 hub cheap in good condition and am looking to buy just a rim....just not sure what to look for, also plan on going with the SS spokes and nipples as mine are worn and rusted. I am building a woods racer with some MX mixed in and am looking for better tire choices with the 18". I have the frame just about ready for paint and the whole thing should look like new when I get finished.
w
 
pretty sure my conical hub 79 had akronts on it...i dont think it would be too hard to put an early eighties rear wheel...would be a nice upgrade
 
Just recently post a pic of my 78cr in the picture section with a 83 rear wheel.had to shorten a 77 spacer to make it work
 
auto said:
Just recently post a pic of my 78cr in the picture section with a 83 rear wheel.had to shorten a 77 spacer to make it work
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that rear wheel looks like the same as an 85 XC wheel I have, probably changed the spacer sizes over the years
Husky was pretty good about sticking with what worked for years
 
If you are buying a new rim from Buchanan, buy the Sun rim and not any of the cheaper off road rims. The Excel rims are too soft and will deform easily
 
jimspac said:
If you are buying a new rim from Buchanan, buy the Sun rim and not any of the cheaper off road rims. The Excel rims are too soft and will deform easily
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so you are saying the excel takasago rims dont hold up? i was thinking of switching some of my nordisk equipped bikes for excels...i know takasago is the higher grade compared to the regular excels
 
They do seem to hold up amongst the best. All of my Huskys have the original rims and the ones with Nordisk have the least amount of deformity with signs of abuse present.
 
okay guys, thanks for the info...i havent had problems with any of my nordisc, but always hear about how good takasagos are
 
the only problem with the Nordisk wheels is where they drilled them for studs to grip the tires they crack
 
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