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

Replacement Headset Bearings For '76 ML Frame

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by Binx, May 3, 2017.

  1. Binx Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Land Of 10,000 Lakes
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1976 175 GP
    Other Motorcycles:
    2003 BMW GS, 2004 Honda Ruckus
    The headset bearings/races on my '76 175 Cross Country are heavily notched. Would like to replace with tapered roller bearings if possible. Possible? Anyone have info on sources, sizes, compatibility, etc? IAm hoping someone's already been down this road and can save me some research time. Thanks. Binx
  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
    You can get the bearing cups from John at www.vintagehusky.com. Bearings then are the same Timkens used from 1978 on.
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  3. Binx Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Land Of 10,000 Lakes
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1976 175 GP
    Other Motorcycles:
    2003 BMW GS, 2004 Honda Ruckus
    Thanks, jimspac. I sent John an email today.

    Are there any other cups, from other bikes, that have the correct dimensions that would also work?
  4. jimspac Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Connecticut
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR, 82 430WR, 84 250WR, 85 400
    Other Motorcycles:
    86 400WR, 82 Montesa Cota 349
    Only if you can extract them from a 1978 donor frame. I found a 78 OR frame that I extracted cups from and later wished I had'nt