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

Improving Early Forks_ New Internals

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by chamber66, Jan 21, 2018.

  1. chamber66 Husqvarna
    B Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR250 1972
    Other Motorcycles:
    RM370, Curtis Honda, Maico 400
    The 35mm forks on my 1972 bike (Betors I think) aren't that great for MX is it possible to retro fit the internals from a more modern bike say a CR85 or something similar?
    chamber66, Jan 21, 2018
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  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 35mm forks on your 1972 250WR are Husqvarna forks unless someone installed Betors from the early 125 or 175.
    jimspac, Jan 23, 2018
    #2

  3. watto450 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1965 250, 1978 390 Auto, 1983 510 TX
    I believe that the early Betor forks like fitted to the 1973/4/5 125's were better than the early silver HVA forks..which in essence were copies of Ceriani forks..
    watto450, Jan 23, 2018
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  4. hungryhorace Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Dorset
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1973 450cr
    Other Motorcycles:
    76 Suzuki rm250a,78 rm100c,BSA A7ish
    I have just fitted 1976 damper rods into my 1973 magnesium fork legs. It is possible to machine the 1973 rods to 1976 specs.
    hungryhorace, Jan 26, 2023
    #4

  5. Crashaholic Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Antelope Valley, CA.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    73 450WR 6spd motor in a 75 MK frame
    Crashaholic, Jan 30, 2023
    #5
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