• Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

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Transmission exchange for my 73 WR/CR 250

Gord

Gord

Husqvarna
AA Class
Hello, Can anyone here tell me if the transmission from a 73 RT250 will be the same as the 73 CR250 I have now.
Found one on ebay from a 73 RT and the lister thinks it (might) fit my 73 CR.
If it does fit but would change my gearing, what would the change be?
Thanks
 
I am far from an expert but an educated guess is better than no answer at all.
From what I have experienced so far anytransmission 250cc and bigger through 1971-1976 will interchange as long as you have a matching clutch, WR ran a big clutch CR ran a smaller style.
An RT is an enduro bike similar to the WR, both have Wide Ratio gearing. With the RT I would expect the final gear to be really wide for highway use or the entire gear set is even wider than a WR. Going from a Close Ratio to a Wide Ratio will be a bit of a learning curve. Can be fixed with gearing the front and or rear to get the desired result.

As for me, id pass. I waited looking on Ebay for a while to pick up a 76wr 250 Trans with a splined output shaft so I can run easy to find and CHEAP modern style sprockets that are made up to 1994.

What's wrong with your Trans? I have a 73 cr250 Trans from an old project. The output shaft is ruined from the tapored sprocket rust welding itself to the shaft and was cut off. Maybe I can help get yours fixed.
 
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