1973 Husqvarna 250WR

[motomwo]

I think it looks fantastic the way you have it. I like the way the 73 Huskys look with the smaller later style CR tank like you have it.

Marty

 

[DeathFromAbove]

The only difference between this bike and the CR250 is the motor number. The WR has a big tank and silver legs and the 450 style pipe and it won't get these Ohlins rear Shocks. Unless I find another set cheep. I could leave the bike the same and change the motor to the CR. Either way this is really 2 bikes that need to be separated. I haven't made up my mind yet!!

the WR https://huskyrestoration.com/?p=1844
the CR https://iconicmotorbikeauctions.com/auction/1973-husqvarna-250-cr/
this guys selling a Titanium
74 titanium https://www.smartcycleguide.com/L51931934

 

[Crashaholic]

And here I thought you were building something custom.

I need to work on my communication skills.

 

[DeathFromAbove]

I haven't been able to find another set of the 4 dimple lowers. But I do like this bike like it is. So I'll have to build a CR version too!!

 

[Crashaholic]

I haven't been able to find another set of the 4 dimple lowers.

Chris, what are we referring to? Would it be the fork sliders?

 

[DeathFromAbove]

Yes the later 1" longer fork lowers.
I see one on ebay but 250$ for one is too much. I was able to use the new stations from DC Plastics and they seem good.

 

[Crashaholic]

Do you have the hardware to mount those longer sliders, e.g. large spindles, 8mm bolts, longer springs, etc? If not why not just use the earlier black forks. Theres far more of the older ones out there and you have to look real close to tell the difference. Unless I'm mistaken, the longer sliders are actually only 1/2" longer.

 

[Crashaholic]

FYI, Husky Club Letter #38 has a chart with all the part numbers for 1969 - 1977 forks and their internal parts. The valves that come with the DC tubes won't work with the 77 spindles, unless you have some 77 valves in your Husky stash.

 

[DeathFromAbove]

Yes I have been consulting the Husky Club Letter #37.
I have the spindles w/ bolts and bottom and upper washers and the valves, I don't remember if my DC tubes came with valves. I seem to remember they were just the tubes. I have not measured the springs either. Got a lot of other stuff going on here too. I have a complete set of the 76 forks and WlLL probably defer to them for the next build. I got like too many!! Hahah More Inspection Is Required. Thanks Daryn!!

 

[DeathFromAbove]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2961421261...CDCKIg=|tkp:Bk9SR5qfzOKcYw&LH_ItemCondition=4

Check out this swingarm!! Never seen anything like it!!

 

[redman]

Looks like an old Penton swingarm.

 

[motomwo]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/296142126179?hash=item44f3723c63:g:SVwAAOSwDDJllFdL&amdata=enc:AQAIAAAA0M+Ccr5rrEJEgqpA4wbON9kItKpTl5f10DdWT9rTVCgJsPygAonDUpw/tb8SO0FaQ0vYVfdy2pzuxf368Hni0yM2M6OpLkXgoe3VGvRdAPIG++rWrO7gNX1Wc+L839Nhl0jU3ZJXVoxu6eBE0PjzOBHm7o7itQ5bHrXVQ75kUqHeB2YkJSuz6305D4Gnaic/PtBWlSfh/e8K7PfI/zm42ULMY57jwvq55SZuX0UotK4Y+6mJZmemy2a9BcYAlGiTfQ89NhysFxrIX0NRyCDCKIg=|tkp:Bk9SR5qfzOKcYw&LH_ItemCondition=4

Check out this swingarm!! Never seen anything like it!!

Up-tite made banana swing arms like that for the Huskys back in the day, Here is a picture of one for a 77

Marty

 

[DeathFromAbove]

What was the thinking for this mod?

 

[Crashaholic]

What was the thinking for this mod?

http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/the-banana-swingarm-does-it-work.79756/#post-524064

 

[motomwo]

http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/the-banana-swingarm-does-it-work.79756/#post-524064

Basically it was used to increase rear wheel travel without increasing the seat height. It required longer shocks to be used when the banana swing arm was installed to take advantage of the available wheel travel.

Marty

 

[DeathFromAbove]

Thanks guys now I know when I see one.

 

[DeathFromAbove]

So I got some time today and was able to rotate the shocks but still too close.
Also got the chain on.
Also got the fenders bolted down
Also got the ignition and kill switch wired and tested.
Also Tank and petcock installed.
Also the exhaust mounted. Had to make a new rear hangar.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/LNWedQn7sQZFWdcf7

 

[DeathFromAbove]

I don't think these Ohlins shocks are gonna work out. Too close to the chain even after flipping them. Even the shocks it came with had some pretty bad rash. I'm leaning towards a set Of Vintco Air Shocks. I can always sell these to soften the blow!!

 

[DeathFromAbove]

In that first pic you can see the shock tower was cut way down. I rebuilt it to the original height. But still no Joy!!

 

[DeathFromAbove]

Some pics of my new air bell hangars.