some pics again

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Hi Roy

Great looking work, how much do you charge for the brake rods and do you have and pictures you could send me of one installed showing the top and bottom.

Regards

Stuart

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Ive come across your post from some time ago regarding front brake rods, do you still have or can you point me to someone who may be able to help.

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Hi Roy...How much for the complete assembly?...(shame they aren't in stainless!)...Mail me off forum if you would prefer....

Also the cable dimensions would be useful....Ian:relaxed:

email (option): ian@wright52.plus.com

I have one of Roy's front brake rods. Fits and works nicely. It's a painted item, like the frame, forks, mudguards, wheels etc, so not so important to be stainless:relieved: Ron

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e mail sent to both:laughing:

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I always wondered what that fitting on my front fork was for...

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For the life of me,I can't see what the spring mechanism is for at the bottom of the rod.Surely a normal clevis would do,wuntit ?🐇

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It's a sort of sprung loaded bayonet fitting. Push and twist to release it from the brake arm to save faffing around with clevis and split pin when you need to remove the wheel. Ron

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Thanks Ron,I understand now.😎

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By the way,what thread is it at the top of the forks?Mine's all gobbed up with paint and needs tapping out.I might have a go at making a brake rod on mi old Myford.My bike's a 1947 m20 but I'm not a rivet counter.😉

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Strangely a normal 14mm spark plug screws straight in that thread, so it must be very close to that. Some guys think it's a good idea to carry a spare plug there? Ron

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Thanks again Ron.Great site this is.👍

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Quote: Strangely a normal 14mm spark plug screws straight in that thread, so it must be very close to that. Some guys think it's a good idea to carry a spare plug there? Ron

Must be 9/16 x 20 TPI then, which was not uncommon...

Jan

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You're right Jan...That's what it is....Ian

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Still have some rods on stock.

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Hi Ron,

Were these rods always painted on WD bikes? I'm hoping so, but thought civvy and 1939/early '40 WD parts were dull plated?

Craig

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Craig the pictures I can find show them painted on WD bikes. Ron

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It would be no problem to send australia baz ford.

Hi Ron,

Thanks for that!

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Do the rods give any improvement to the braking effect?

I never noticed any real difference. Ron

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Thanks for replying quickly Ron. I don't think my bike should have one but it's non standard anyway & I'd be interested if it improved the stopping power. Plus it looks good, bait for the "What's that bit?" crowd.

Hi
I will have 3 x quickly detachable brake rods modified (longer) to suit the more common longer fork arriving very soon
1 is spoken for - so 2 are remaining available for sale

Would suit someone wanting the authenticity of a brake rod on a period bike but running with longer blades.

Br
Job

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Don't take my word for any lack of improvement of the rod over the cable. Because of a previous spill which buggered my right arm a bit I mostly use the rear brake. But there must be less flexing in the system, and I think it looks much neater. Ron

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I've thought of fitting one to my M20 although I think it's too late for it really ('41)...I found on the Triumph 5SW it made for a much more rigid set up with hardly any of the 'give' which is apparent with the full cable...
It is worth noting though, that a number 4 or 5 Bowden cable with a good quality outer sleeve is much better than some of the lighter pattern cables that are about...Ian

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I always make the rods about 3/4 inch longer..ir is easier to remove a piece than add it..so they are usable for the early and the late forks.

Roy