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

Akront rims and replacement rims

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by Iveanoldhusky, Mar 30, 2023.

  1. Iveanoldhusky Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Scotland
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1972 WR250 & 1977 360 Auto
    Other Motorcycles:
    Norton 1952 ES2 & 1976 Maico MC250
    I am looking for some assistance !

    I have an original Akront rim all battered and not looking well, I found a replacement Akront “modern remake” and thought all was well. But when rebuilding the newly refurbed hub into the repayment rim the trouble started. The positioning and angle of the spokes differ, you cant get past 6 until one spoke is out of sync ? The replacement rim laid onto a “new” rim, a modern KTM one by chance and all match, my original old battered rim differs ? You cant get the hub/spokes into the replacement rim ?

    Whats my solution, what am I missing with spoke angles ?

    Thanks

    Craig
  2. Vinskord Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    400 CR
    Lacing rims is not top on my list of 'fun' things to do. Is this for your 72 250 WR or the 77 360 Auto - front or rear?

    More often than not (especially for an alloy vs a steel), a rim will have a right and left side for a conical hub and depending on the spoke pattern - cross 2, cross 3, or cross 4, etc. - the holes in the rim will be drilled to specific angles. The Husky rear rim is much more challenging than a CZ or Maico - it has three different length spokes.

    If you have access to the MK manual, pages WC-8 though WC-13 are great for a proper lacing guide. If not, here is link to the manual and other Husky related info:

    http://www.3medesign.com/technical-data.html

    Bottom line - unless the rim is drilled for a Husky rear hub, the chance of any other rim just happening to work is slim.
  3. Crashaholic Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Antelope Valley, CA.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    73 450WR 6spd motor in a 75 MK frame
    How much of a difference is there in the angle of the spoke holes between the original rim and the replacement one? Seems to me that if theres a big difference then the problem is with the rim, if there is no difference then its more than likely the lace pattern you're attempting.
  4. DeathFromAbove My Cat Says AREAR!

    Location:
    North New Jersey
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    70,71 360 8s 72,74 450 73 360 73 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    66 Triumph Trophy 99 ZRX1100
    If you bought them from the guy in Itlay on ebay the rear rim holes are way off. I would have sent mine back if I hadn't waited a yr to do the work. I am in the middle of this right now and have my drill bit out to modify the angles. The front wheel laced pretty good but the back is a huge pain in the back!! Plus the rims are not as beefy as the originals! And the holes were punched with a oversized punch so you have to use .030 spoke nuts. Good thing it gonna be a lightly ridden bike.
    https://photos.app.goo.gl/T5L1TfgvUWTWmozu7
  5. Crashaholic Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Antelope Valley, CA.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    73 450WR 6spd motor in a 75 MK frame
    Vinskord mentioned this. The pics of the your rear rim isn't drilled for a conical hub, not just a Husky hub but all conical hubs. The drill pattern is for straight hub like what came on the front of the 76-77 WRs.
  6. DeathFromAbove My Cat Says AREAR!

    Location:
    North New Jersey
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    70,71 360 8s 72,74 450 73 360 73 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    66 Triumph Trophy 99 ZRX1100
    This rim was sold as a rim set for a early 400, I figured the hubs are the same, and John at VH says that is correct. As for these rims. Like I said in the othe post. This rear rim is 18".
  7. Iveanoldhusky Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Scotland
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1972 WR250 & 1977 360 Auto
    Other Motorcycles:
    Norton 1952 ES2 & 1976 Maico MC250
    Thanks all, I now have it off to a specialist wheel "guy" ! Its being made up to suit the Husky hub.

    Cheers
    Craig
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  8. DeathFromAbove My Cat Says AREAR!

    Location:
    North New Jersey
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    70,71 360 8s 72,74 450 73 360 73 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    66 Triumph Trophy 99 ZRX1100
    I dumped the rear wheel! Hey It's only Money...and frustration!! The old Akronts are hard to find and when you do they are Hammered!! I've got a few and they Never true perfectly!! Always some flat spots and a deviation from what looks like bouncing off the Moon!! But these are ONLY Dirt Bikes!! And the Drivability with Knobbys is some what Wonky!! I am an Amateur and I will NEVER Notice the Difference!! Your Mileage My Differ!!