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Tech. Advice: Series 'A' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Series A Handlebar Levers
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<blockquote data-quote="A_HRD" data-source="post: 101130" data-attributes="member: 49"><p>I posted a question under another thread recently and got zero response so I thought I would start this new thread.</p><p></p><p>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 <em>pivot hole</em> and the <em>brake cable nipple hole. </em></p><p></p><p>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. </p><p></p><p>The reason for asking is that, along with a colleague, we <span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47)"><em><strong>MIGHT</strong></em></span> 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:</p><p>1. Is there a market out there for these?</p><p>2. If so, is anyone prepared to <strong>loan</strong> us an original lever assembly to use as a pattern? </p><p></p><p>We only want to do this once - and have it right first time! </p><p></p><p>Peter B</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="A_HRD, post: 101130, member: 49"] 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 [I]pivot hole[/I] and the [I]brake cable nipple hole. [/I] 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 [COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)][I][B]MIGHT[/B][/I][/COLOR] 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 [B]loan[/B] 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 [/QUOTE]
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