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

Front Brake Mounting Side

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by motorick, May 18, 2017.

  1. motorick Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Jacksonville, OR
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1974 400 CR, 1987 250 XC
    Other Motorcycles:
    1973 Norton Commando
    Did a search, but couldn't find if discussed here... any reason why we can't run our front brake on the left side to make the cable routing easier? I know CZ guys have been doing it forever, but haven't seen any husky guys.
  2. jimspac Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Connecticut
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR, 82 430WR, 84 250WR, 85 400
    Other Motorcycles:
    86 400WR, 82 Montesa Cota 349
    The hub did not change when Husqvarna changed sides so I do not see why not. I see no detriment to have the brake pivot before or behind the front axle as I have seen both between the Euro manufacturers from the day. The real benefit is better routing for the front brake cable.
  3. watto450 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1965 250, 1978 390 Auto, 1983 510 TX
    When the bikes went to forward axle forks in 1977.. the brake went to the other side.. I have all of my early VMX bikes like that.. makes the cable routing much nicer..