• Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

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Fox Airshox fitment for 83 on frames

dmcoz

dmcoz

Husqvarna
AA Class
Hi

Has anybody fitted fox airshox to a 82/83 frames ? if so what was involved please - cap lengths, heim joints/bush etc and what lenth have you fitted ?

I want to fit a set to a XC 82 frame with a XC 83/84 swingarm.

cheers
Don
 
dmcoz said:
Hi

Has anybody fitted fox airshox to a 82/83 frames ? if so what was involved please - cap lengths, heim joints/bush etc and what lenth have you fitted ?

I want to fit a set to a XC 82 frame with a XC 83/84 swingarm.

cheers
Don
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Just from memory I think the 83 swingarm has the shock location points closer to the swingarm pivot rear engine point. Those 83 on white frame dual shock bikes have both shock ends equidistant from the swingarm pivot. The top mount is significantly closer and more forward. Would making a pocket on top of the swingarm to attach the shock end to be an acceptable design? I would incorporate some sort of protector against chain damage to the air shock. Are you familiar with the banana shaped swingarms to get room for the air shock length. I guess this would be prior to 82. The stock shocks that attach to the side of the swingarm have a skinny part below the spring that isn't needed (as long) when top mounting.

fran
 
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