• Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

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1979 Husky 390 motor fit into a 1981-83 frame?

frog

frog

Husqvarna
AA Class
Was wondering if this is possible? Also how was the 390CR motor performance, reliability, ect? Thanks Frog
 
The 390 engine is fantastic. As far as it fitting, don’t quote me on it but I believe the 390 cases are longer from front to back if I remember correctly. Been years since I looked at the mine side by side with the newer cases but I did look at doing something similar at one point. I mean anything can be done just at a matter of cost, time and labor. I think the front motor mounts are different too.
 
frog said:
Was wondering if this is possible? Also how was the 390CR motor performance, reliability, ect? Thanks Frog
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wouldnt be worth the effort when a 430 primary kick can be inserted easily. several upgrades were made to the next generation engines compared to the earlier ones..
that said the 390 is excellent, i just really dont see the point.
 
It will fit in the 81 silver frame with the squashed tube near the left footpeg. Not the white 83 frame. I have done it with a 360 which I think should be basically the same constraints.

I never had a 390. Does it have a damped clutch like the 360? Depending on the mood that might be more desirable than primary kick.

The white frame is safer for the ankles when the foot or leg is forced back by a trial obstacle. The shock is easier to hit but seems less hazerodus in my estimation.
 
The frame tube is apparently squashed where I mentioned. minute 0:52 I guess it is relative to how bad you want it. Pretty much must use a pipe that goes with the frame.

I saw a 420 auto engine in a similar looking white frame on ebay a long time ago. It sure did not fit in my 1983 xc500 frame hit in the rear low center if I recall. It would fit in the 88 te 500 frame with swing arm pivot diameter change and some case mod in lieu of frame squish.
 
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