I posted a question under another thread recently and got zero response so I thought I would start this new thread.
Can anyone with a presumed original Series 'A' Handlebar Lever (brake or clutch) confirm what the pivot distance is please. That is the centre to centre distance between the pivot hole and the brake cable nipple hole.
If anyone would care to post a photo of their Series 'A' lever(s) too, that would be fabulous. It is really hard to find a period photo where they show with any clarity.
The reason for asking is that, along with a colleague, we MIGHT be able to get some made. To minimise machining requirements and to capture the finer details 'investment casting' would be preferred - despite the increased cost. They can be cast from brass, bronze, steel or stainless steel. I favour the latter - then we won't need the added cost of chroming. So two questions:
1. Is there a market out there for these?
2. If so, is anyone prepared to loan us an original lever assembly to use as a pattern?
We only want to do this once - and have it right first time!
Peter B
Can anyone with a presumed original Series 'A' Handlebar Lever (brake or clutch) confirm what the pivot distance is please. That is the centre to centre distance between the pivot hole and the brake cable nipple hole.
If anyone would care to post a photo of their Series 'A' lever(s) too, that would be fabulous. It is really hard to find a period photo where they show with any clarity.
The reason for asking is that, along with a colleague, we MIGHT be able to get some made. To minimise machining requirements and to capture the finer details 'investment casting' would be preferred - despite the increased cost. They can be cast from brass, bronze, steel or stainless steel. I favour the latter - then we won't need the added cost of chroming. So two questions:
1. Is there a market out there for these?
2. If so, is anyone prepared to loan us an original lever assembly to use as a pattern?
We only want to do this once - and have it right first time!
Peter B