• Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

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BIKE ID 71 4 speed ?

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Husqvarna
AA Class
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Came across this. Advertised as 71 cr400 4 speed. I can see it has possibly suzuki forks, and period swinging arm alteration with aftermarket shocks. it has been owned by a guy for a long time who is quite sure its 71. To me its looks like early 72, however it is 4 speed. If it was a works bike which he isnt saying it is, would the 71 works bike have been a 72 production bike. any info would be appreciated.
 
Looks like a '72 5 speed with different forks and the rear shocks moved up on the swingarm. I have a '72 250 and it looks exactly like this one. As you probably already know, '72 was the only year where the swingarm bolt didn't pass through a gusset on the subframe. Terry Pratt's awesome "Grand Prix Motocross" book shows many pictures of works bikes in '72 GP series. They used a bolt up frame with early sand cast magnesium 5 speed cases.
 
It might be a 72 or 73 400CR with a modified stock swingarm. Moving the shocks forward was a 1974 common modifcation to keep the older bikes competitive. Depending on the displacement, it might be a factory bike as Husqvarna works bikes were usually modified production bikes. It is possible it has 4 speed gears in it but then again maybe it won't shift into fifth gear
 
Other side, to me the engine and frame looks pretty standard thanks for your replys.husky4002.JPG
 
Check to see if it has production frame and engine numbers. If pre production it would not likely have either.
 
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