• Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

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78 CR390 Fork ?

Yes the WR had shorter suspension, 9.5 inches travel vs 11.8 inches for the OR & CR​
 
I don't believe the 78 had 11.8, they didn't get the longer tubes until 79. 78's CR's and OR's have 9.5, not sure what the WR had. I think the WR's didn't even have leading axle forks yet.
 
I got my years mixed up , i thought i read 79, 78 CR had 9.5 inches of travel, believe OR also & WR too.
 
Thanks. I picked up a rough 1978 CR390. I am not sure if its worth fixing or parting, it needs forks and shocks, also swing arm and a the frame is pitted from rust.
 
My 78 390 auto had leading axle forks and believe they had 9.8 in travel(CR) I have a set of forks off a 78 250WR that seems to have 7-8 in travel. Those are leading axle as well.
 
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