HUSQY570: Update 03

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It's been a spell. I broke my wrist on a minor low side and have been out of the shop for months. Looks like this Husqy just got promoted to winter project. The cast is off so it's time to get back at it.



The Vintage CR360 tank interferes with the stock radiators so a new Mishimoto unit will take their place. We made a cage to relocate the radiator up front and incorporate the PIAA halogens. To protect the radiator I had the idea to chop up an HVAC panel for it's louvers.
After it was all said and done everything just looked too frail. The metal louvers were too thin and warped under tacking. The bracket rod we used looked too thin. I'm going to be scraping this and redesigning it to be a bit more robust and integrated.




The suspension came back from MX Tech. They made a set of custom springs for the forks, rebuilt and revalved them to be 4" shorter. The rear was also rebuilt accordingly. That yellow spring is pretty horrendous so that will be getting powdercoated. 
Here's the big issue I'm dealing with right now. I've found out that the TE570 triple clamps are closer together than the SM570R version. Which means the wide 17's aren't working out. This Shinko 705 front (120/90-17) is rubbing the fork tubes. I've since tried a less chunky tire - Heidenau K73 (120/70-17) which BARELY sneaks in there ...


That's just too close for comfort. I'm tracking down a set of SMR triple clamps now. Those should get me another 15mm between the tubes. Good thing I hate the radiator mounting bracket.
Test mounted the new braking hardware as well. 320mm front rotor upgrade from EBC with rebuilt and powdercoated Brembo calipers front and back. 


DAILY INSPIRATION: Husqvarna's 701 Concept For EICMA

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I've never been more disinterested and simultaneously motivated to finish a bike (Husqy project) in my life. Husqvarna's 701 Concept for EICMA is actually BETTER than the already mind blowing 401 photos they initially released. The 401 design, developed by Kiska, was the first look at Husqy's newly proposed visual brand language. The 701 is a departure in what appears to be a more realistic (see market savvy) interpretation of that VBL. That's not to say this specimen isn't still pushing boundaries. Do note the warp speed muffler inserts, high-vis exhaust bracket dissecting the midsection, and absolutely bonkers deep-draw tank forming. It's refreshing to see a manufacturer focused on progressive design instead of attempting to capitalize on scene trends. I'm in love. They took the best thing and made it bester. <3 Husqvarna
  







See more via Lanesplitter's write up.