• Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

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or390 shock Identify

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Husqvarna
A Class
IMG_0359[1].JPGIMG_0359[1].JPG I have a 1978 or390 the rear shocks need rebuilding or replacement, I`v been told they are Ohlins and can be rebuilt fairly easily. Can anyone tell me what make thaey are?? THANKS!
 
They look like Ohlins. I have a 1978 OR frame that came with remote reservoir Ohlins but I think it came with Curnutts originally. If they are Curnutts they can be rebuilt easily as well.
 
They look like the non remote/piggyback Ohlins. Usually fitted to the Armstrong MT350 and MT500 army bikes.
An excellent shock once re-valved for the lighter bikes. Perfectly re-buildable.
 
Those are not Curnutts. The hardest part with the later Curnutts is charging them with nitrogen unless you have the tool. I have the tool and there are other little tricks involved.
 
On my older late 70's husqvarna 390's I purchased the longer new progressive suspension dual shocks with the stiffer springs for my weight(290lbs) they were perfect. But make sure you get the correct springs for the movement of the shocks. I've seen guys put the longer springs on the shorter shocks and end up with a hard back breaking suspension. Dennis Kirk once had these dual progressive shock setups.
 
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