New To Me Hva 250cr 1980

Hi there!

Im picking up a 250CR on Thursday, where's can I read more about these models and find a site for spares? (EU only)

http://husqvarnaoutlet.com/parts_fiche
Has all the parts manuals . Links on the left of that page have sone repair manuals and a good list of frame and engine numbers

Is it just me, or does the stance seem a bit off?

Is it just me, or does the stance seem a bit off?

It seems like its squatting a bit compared to other similar models.

need to measure shocks perhaps. might have wr units..

I bet you'll find that it sits properly with a good rebuild of the Ohlins. Also, cut the front forks springs and refinish the ends so that they install with 3-5mm of preload. I bet you'll find that the stockers are a good inch too long. They had tons of preload, which worsened the stance and the "top out" problem that these forks are famous for (when the plastic damper ring fails). If you swap the front to the 40mm fork (great upgrade) do the same to the springs.

80 is a great looking model. The longest travel Husky with the square tank.

Does those specifications also apply, when I am only 73kg?

What should the eye-eye length be on CR units?

Yes. The stock springs are soft, so your lighter weight will be perfect.

The forks look even longer than the last 35mm CR forks(12" travel). And I'll bet they are wiggly. I would say someone got a good deal on the wrong length of replacement fork tube.I have seen 35mm fork tubes from Mike's XS that ranged from 24" up to 30" for raked out front ends on XS650s.

think I've found the culprit.

The bracket for the shock has for some reason been moved 2"'ish inches back.

By the way, any sources for a silencer for these?

Can't really tell from your swingarm photo, but the shock location looks stock on your whole bike photos. The shocks run almost parallel to the rear frame tube. Here's a CR pic from Husqvarna Outlet:

Compared to the picture you uploaded, my mounts have been moved back.

Interesting. I see it now: Your bottom shock bolt is behind the rear swingarm bolt, whereas the pic I uploaded it is slightly in front.

Progress has been made!

There is something up with my front forks, they don't feel right, I'm however unable to describe how they feel.

husky forks operation is a black art. 1. the fork front wheel assembly is such that the lower fork tubes can be"pinched in by tightening the axle nut "wrong". you can measure the separation of the lower sliders at the fork seals and just above the pinch bolts to make sure they are parallel. the pinch bolts and axle nut can be loosened and the the forks pushed up and down to a point the front wheel is nearly lifting off on rebound and this can allow the paralleling of the lower sliders before tightening the sleeve. 2 the fork damper rods can be tightened incorrectly on reassembly. before tightening the damper rod retaining allen bolt, the springs must be removed and the tube slid to fully compressed to centre the damper rod in the tubes other wise the tube shaves the damper cones every time the fork bottoms. 3. the "top out" washer is a fragile pernickity prick of a part that quickly goes out of shape and the forks bang and clunk when accelerating. replace on every fork service. the first issue will give a stiff unforgiving awkward steering feeling. the forks should be plush and soft on the first 1"or more of travel. good luck!