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Atlas78 · 06-02-2009, 11:17 AM

I have a 1975 TS185. Great bike, had it forever. The front forks however have no oil left in them from never being rebuilt. I also have some left over parts from an old 400 Husqvarna (mid 80's i think) including the forks from it. Since they're much better shocks, i wanted to fit them onto the 185. Seems like they should fit up top, but i'm concerned about at hub. Mainly the axle. If anyone has any good info, it would be apprecieated. Thx

pplassm · 06-03-2009, 07:23 AM

Easier to find a front end off a TM125 and fit it to the 185. Should just about bolt on.

Cuddy?

sarnali2 · 06-03-2009, 08:18 AM

can't you just replace the seals and add oil to the Suzuki forks? That or find a Husky front wheel.

Atlas78 · 06-06-2009, 11:09 AM

Replacing the seals wouldn't be an issue. With a little work, they would function fine. However, the Suzuki shocks have been beat to crap for past 30 years and look, um... less than good. Almost need to be re-chromed. The Husky shocks look almost new. Thats why i'm looking to see how difficult this plan would be.

mscuddy · 06-06-2009, 12:59 PM

Get any set of 35mm forks and slide them in the triple clamps. Measure the forks topped out for the approx same length. Call Johnson & Wood Cycle Salvage at (81

558-5227. Talk to Bob or Al. Tell 'em Matt sent you. Don't forget the front wheel too (a 21 incher).

Or send your forks to Noleen Racing in Hesperia Ca. for a full rebuild and damper job, make 'em work like baby Cerianis. (760) 948-1677. Talk with Clark Jones, tell 'em I sent you.

mscuddy · 06-06-2009, 01:00 PM

Jeez I hate those little smiley faces. that is eight-one-eight.

mscuddy · 06-06-2009, 01:06 PM

Oh and Husky forks from the Mid 80's would be a nightmare to fit in the steering head of your 185. And since Husky workers were sabotaging everything in the mid '80's at the advent of the Cagiva takeover, they are probably full of metal shavings anyway, and didn't work all that well to begin with.

Atlas78 · 06-09-2009, 10:08 AM

Thanks for the info. Never heard that about Husky. Guess rebuild it is then.

06-02-2009, 11:17 AM	#1
Atlas78 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6	Fork swap for a '75 Suzuki TS185 I have a 1975 TS185. Great bike, had it forever. The front forks however have no oil left in them from never being rebuilt. I also have some left over parts from an old 400 Husqvarna (mid 80's i think) including the forks from it. Since they're much better shocks, i wanted to fit them onto the 185. Seems like they should fit up top, but i'm concerned about at hub. Mainly the axle. If anyone has any good info, it would be apprecieated. Thx

06-03-2009, 07:23 AM	#2
pplassm Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 3,875	Easier to find a front end off a TM125 and fit it to the 185. Should just about bolt on. Cuddy? __________________ Mongo just pawn in game of life.

06-03-2009, 08:18 AM	#3
sarnali2 Aging Cafe` Racer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sittin' down by my window, lookin' at the rain. Posts: 8,132	can't you just replace the seals and add oil to the Suzuki forks? That or find a Husky front wheel. __________________ "Carpe` Throttelum -Loud Suits Save Lives" "All the BMW riders in the room, I want you to leave. Now. Out. "

06-06-2009, 12:59 PM	#5
mscuddy MODERATOR X Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Next to my still checkin the temp. Posts: 5,444	Get any set of 35mm forks and slide them in the triple clamps. Measure the forks topped out for the approx same length. Call Johnson & Wood Cycle Salvage at (81 558-5227. Talk to Bob or Al. Tell 'em Matt sent you. Don't forget the front wheel too (a 21 incher). Or send your forks to Noleen Racing in Hesperia Ca. for a full rebuild and damper job, make 'em work like baby Cerianis. (760) 948-1677. Talk with Clark Jones, tell 'em I sent you. __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that.

06-06-2009, 01:00 PM	#6
mscuddy MODERATOR X Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Next to my still checkin the temp. Posts: 5,444	Jeez I hate those little smiley faces. that is eight-one-eight. __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that.

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06-06-2009, 11:09 AM	#4
Atlas78 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6	Replacing the seals wouldn't be an issue. With a little work, they would function fine. However, the Suzuki shocks have been beat to crap for past 30 years and look, um... less than good. Almost need to be re-chromed. The Husky shocks look almost new. Thats why i'm looking to see how difficult this plan would be.

06-06-2009, 01:06 PM	#7
mscuddy MODERATOR X Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Next to my still checkin the temp. Posts: 5,444	Oh and Husky forks from the Mid 80's would be a nightmare to fit in the steering head of your 185. And since Husky workers were sabotaging everything in the mid '80's at the advent of the Cagiva takeover, they are probably full of metal shavings anyway, and didn't work all that well to begin with. __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that.

06-09-2009, 10:08 AM	#8
Atlas78 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6	Thanks for the info. Never heard that about Husky. Guess rebuild it is then.