• Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

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1972 MJ Frames - Are they the same for 125 and 250?

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70sRider

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I'm a NEW subscriber here and I searched the threads for an answer to my question above before starting this thread. I have purchased a 1972 125 that had the rear shock mounts relocated, and I need to either cut and replace the chrome moly tube on both sides, or get another frame. I found a 1972 250 frame for sale, but have no way of measuring it myself to know if it is a direct replacement for my 125 frame. Is the frame the same size regardless of displacement, or will I need to cut and replace the tubing. Regarding the later, can the frame be MIG welded, or should I just stay with OXY Acetylene welding using 4130 Filler? I do not have a TIG welder.
 
I don't think the frames are the same. Call John LeFevre at Vintage Husky in SoCal, he can tell you all about it. Welding too.

The '72 125 is one of a kind also, the 73 and 74 had some more bracing. The frames will interchange no problem.
 
You can MIG or TIG. I am not sure about Oxy-Acetylene as my father had to weld his 175 Puch frame several times in the day. The weld itself was strong but the tubing became embrittled around it. Mig and Tig are easier to control but still tricky
 
Parh 474 said:
I don't think the frames are the same. Call John LeFevre at Vintage Husky in SoCal, he can tell you all about it. Welding too.

The '72 125 is one of a kind also, the 73 and 74 had some more bracing. The frames will interchange no problem.
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Thanks, I'll give John a call.
 
Talked to John LeFevre and he confirmed that the frames are not interchangeable. Does anyone have a 1972 MJ 125 frame for sale that has not been cut or modified? I do not need the swing arm.
 
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