1. Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

87-88 XC Forks

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by Michel Dufayard, Aug 18, 2009.

  1. Michel Dufayard Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    France
    Hello
    I've bought last year an 87-88 XC fork on ebay USA. In Europe we don't have XC models ( only WR and CR).So, I would like to know if the white plastics spacers ( see pics) are the originals and the right ones.
    Thanks
    Michel

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    Michel Dufayard, Aug 18, 2009
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  2. ruwfo Administrator

    Location:
    NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 390CR, 1982 430CR, 1984 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 250XC, 2016 FJ-09
    Michel,
    That year Husky had dampening spacers,so they maybe original,or
    just a PVC (plastic plumbing) pipe. Doesn't really matter, as you can
    adjust your forks dampening to your personal liking by making a new
    set either shorter or longer. Just get the pipe to sort of match the
    diameter of the fork spring. Cut a bunch of different size lengths
    & try to see which you prefer, longer spacer will stiffen the springs
    shorter soften them.

    John
    ruwfo, Aug 18, 2009
    #2

  3. tapio Husqvarna
    A Class

    I also just bought a pair of xc 87 forks of ebay(live in Norway). They have alu, spacers. Like them alot better then my stok 83 ones (10w 5 inch from top)
    tapio, Aug 18, 2009
    #3

  4. Michel Dufayard Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    France
    I wanted to know if my 87-88 fork is a XC one ( with the original spacer) or a WR one with an added spacer. How could you difference these 2 forks ???
    Thanks
    Michel Dufayard, Aug 18, 2009
    #4

  5. Michel Dufayard Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    France
    Another picture of the XC spacers !!??? Right size ??

    Attached Files:

    Michel Dufayard, Aug 31, 2009
    #5

  6. WestCoast Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    N. California
    Checking the 1987 Parts Catalog... a distance spacer is listed for the XC models only.
    No reference as to size and/or material.
    WestCoast, Aug 31, 2009
    #6