• Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

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Disc Brakes on the 84 - 85 models

suprize

suprize

Husqvarna
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When Exactly did the disc brake front end become available on the WR/Cr Huskies:confused:

I ask as if its on the parts list before 31/12/1984 i could run a disc on the front of the WR and be eligible still 4 Victorian Vinduros.

I thought they were a single shock only fitting from 85 - 86. Anyone know when they were released to the unsuspecting public
 
Disc brakes were not fitted to any 84 Huskys. 85 Monoshock bikes were the first to receive discs. In the USA, some of the twinshock bikes are referred to as 85 models, but in essence, no twinshock Huskies ever had Discs.
Hope this helps!
Andy Elliott.
 
suprize said:
When Exactly did the disc brake front end become available on the WR/Cr Huskies:confused:

I ask as if its on the parts list before 31/12/1984 i could run a disc on the front of the WR and be eligible still 4 Victorian Vinduros.

I thought they were a single shock only fitting from 85 - 86. Anyone know when they were released to the unsuspecting public
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in theory it would have been on the parts list as an 85 model was released prior to that end of year date
 
Its not like its a full on eligibility as plenty of older bikes have had discs grafted on and no one cares really as its a laid back series but i was keen to stay within the principles and if the 85 mono was released before 31 12 84 i would feel ok about using it. if i was to just graft a disc on i would grab a late model brembo from somewhere and set up a lower fork leg to suit! i am thinking about dropping on the longer sliders and dampers to get XC suspension as well so maybe a full on job! i will think about it... thanks for your input guys
 
Suprize

Even if you had an 85 mono made in 12/84 I belive the rules would still deem it a 85 model. Vinduro of course...no big deal. The 87 WR forks are really nice and take the twin spot brembo caliper. I might just slip my 87 forks onto my AE500 for Harrow this year....
 
how nice would that be..... brakes that work....sigh! i will have to resort the twin leader and see if i can get some life in it... i will keep an eye out for you at harrow when you break down, 4 hours is too long for an auto to run in 1 go!:D
 
suprize said:
how nice would that be..... brakes that work....sigh! i will have to resort the twin leader and see if i can get some life in it...
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Mine work good , a bit too good , cannot stop the tyre turning:cry:
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to stop the tires from turning on the older Huskys they put little spikes in the rims, it did cause some rim failures but the tires gripped for sure
 
Ive got rim pins in mine but with lower <10PSI pressures, the still creep and then they are a real pain to straighten out!

Rimlocks are easier, pop the bead, loosen the rimlock, spray WD 40 everywhere and just spin the wheel and slam the brake on, straight valve in a couple of lucky spins!
 
when you first put them on overinflate them and leave them to set, overnight if possible and then tighten your rimlocks, by the way I really tighten my rimlocks
 
Just trying to make a point that TWS drum brakes can work well.
This is a Yammy rim I think , so no pins. [ Something I picked up and it looked ok so I laced it up ]
Should have also mentioned that I am running 18lb because of the rocks and I have changed the valve hole into a slot to give me time to notice this happening and catch it before it pops.
 
The first gen discs didnt work a lot better than a well set up drum. I prefer the singe leading brake to the DLS, and I have no problem with stopping power, but I am meticulous about setting them up and arching the shoe so its gets full contact with the drum.
 
Thats what i gotta do, arc the shoes properly... 18 lbs, does the bike turn? i get nervous in rocks and pump up to 10 - 12 psi! at 18 I would be in a front wheel skid from start to finish. I normally run 8 - 10 psi in both wheels for sure grip in poo conditions (wet slippery rocks).
 
suprize said:
Thats what i gotta do, arc the shoes properly... 18 lbs, does the bike turn? i get nervous in rocks and pump up to 10 - 12 psi! at 18 I would be in a front wheel skid from start to finish. I normally run 8 - 10 psi in both wheels for sure grip in poo conditions (wet slippery rocks).
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Bike seems to turn ok Surprize but I'me one of those guys who just rides the thing as fast as I can and ignores any shortcomings.
Don't know any better is another way of saying it I suppose:doh:.
I will lower the pressures and see what happens.
Bet ya I can't keep the tubes up to it.:D

I bought the hub and backing plate off a great guy in the USA and just fitted it up.
NO arcing no nothing just bolted it up.
I have not looked at it since fitting it and have done at least 500k and it still has the power to turn that tyre at 18psi.
I like these brakes a lot;)
 
Sounds ideal and im keen to upgrade allright. pulling on the lever as hard as i can and the forks drop about 1/4 of their travel just doesnt cut it...

You wont believe the better traction with less air. i need to qualify that i am reasonably good at spotting sharp rocks and avoiding them! i run heavy duty tubes with duct taped rims and well rounded valve holes like your rim. the first 10 minutes you will spend thinking its flat. i ve had 4 impact punctures in 20 years of riding and can fix them on the trail in 20 minutes. Used to be able to do it in 5! Sigh.... Have you heard about those ball tubes? they sound like the ducks guts!
 
Gents

I run 14 psi and dont really have any problems with flats (touch wood).
Check out your brake cable, it could be compressing when you apply pressure to the lever and stealing your valuable energy and feel for nil stopping effect! My XC250's brakes work very well, but my AE500's are sh@t, I've got a cable on the way.
 
dukkman said:
Bike seems to turn ok Surprize but I'me one of those guys who just rides the thing as fast as I can and ignores any shortcomings.
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Me too! Somewhere way back in my dim memory I was kinda fast. Now my brothers laugh at me, but they make sure I get home so I guess it's OK.
 
The sands of time are catching us up but as long as its fun, who cares:cool:! beats watching i say, no matter how much it hurts on monday!

I ran Metzler two ply tyres years ago and they were great! you just threw them at the bike in the shed and they were fitted! felt flat even with 14 psi but gave great traction. could remove one side with two lever flicks and worked on just about all terrain. for some reason (Moouse tubes i think) they were discontinued.

I laugh today at the specialist tyres as I just cant fit them all on at once as i usually ride on mud, sand, loam and rocks on each ride!!:D

i pulled the forks up about an inch for the castella ride and it made an immense difference to its happiness in changing direction, softened off the springs at the rear as well (which doesnt make sense but it seemed to help) but the difference in a few psi in your tyres can be startling once you get over the flat phobia!. if you have to take it to a shop to get a flat fixed, run 18 psi and just hang on. (they are out there you know:lol: )
 
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