• Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

  • Hi everyone,

    As you all know, Coffee (Dean) passed away a couple of years ago. I am Dean's ex-wife's husband and happen to have spent my career in tech. Over the years, I occasionally helped Dean with various tech issues.

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    Thanks for your patience and support!

'81 240 WR swingarm shim

Krudd

Krudd

Husqvarna
AA Class
Is the washer (no. 12 in the picture) supposed to sit between the swingarm and frame, or does it go between the axle nut and frame?
There is barely room to get the swingarm in the frame without it already.. But it looks more like a shim than a washer.

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Krudd said:
Is the washer (no. 12 in the picture) supposed to sit between the swingarm and frame, or does it go between the axle nut and frame?
There is barely room to get the swingarm in the frame without it already.. But it looks more like a shim than a washer.

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Item # 12 in the picture is to be located between the frame and swing arm. The shim is used on both sides of the swing arm, so you will need a total of two shims. No washer or shim under the nuts.

Marty
 
Thanks Marty. Yes, I have two shims total. I guess I'll need an outward pushing clamp to spread the frame a few mm's then, otherwise I won't get the swingarm in there.
 
This #12 washer/shim is actually a wear washer so the swing arm can't wear into the frame. I believe it's hardened.
 
Yes, it's definitely a different material to "regular" washers. Got them in place now! :thumbsup:
 
Krudd said:
Yes, it's definitely a different material to "regular" washers. Got them in place now! :thumbsup:
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Yes it is hardened. The shim is actually a valve spring shim used in the automotive industry. If you need one go to your local auto machine shop and they will most likely have one the correct size/thickness.

Marty
 
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