Re: NOS Pre War Levers purchase, are they original
That was my thoughts too Rob, as I suggested in my post with the drawing. But the Australian bikes seem to have been delivered like that, but I'm sure they were not meant to be used in that situation.....Unless of course you are cack handed Ron
Re: NOS Pre War Levers purchase, are they original
I saw this picture online and liked the configuration as it leaves the rest of the handle bars uncluttered.
I will be going the long lever approach but Hong Kong law dictates that I have to install mirrors to the bike. has anyone seen a WM20 with drop down handlebar mirrors Café racer style and if so do they look OK? I'm worried regular mirrors will interfere with the long lever.
Im still looking out for the dipswitch and horn buttons to attach to the levers if anyone knows where I can get a set from.
Re: NOS Pre War Levers purchase, are they original
The problem with using that lever on top of the clutch for the ignition is that it seriously gets in the way of your clutch hand. It's not designed for a friction washer although I've seen it done.
As for the mirror law Can't you just get away with one "token" mirror on the right side? Maybe WD type rectangular mirror and paint it to match the bike. There are always bar end mirrors but they look too modern and hamper your filtering through traffic.
The only bike I can think of that seems to have had a factory fitted mirror was the Indian 741. I have one on mine and also one on my Indian special and must admit it's a joy to have them. Ron
Re: NOS Pre War Levers purchase, are they original
The Hong Kong Government are kill joys. I also have to have a KPH speedo with light, and a larger brake light that functions on both the rear and back breaks. No oil leaks during the MOT. Ohh and no front number plate allowed
One good piece of news is that I don't need to install indicators.
I will look in to just a single mirror I should be able to get away with that.
The good news today I managed to get a rear seat in Hong Kong.
Re: NOS Pre War Levers purchase, are they original
You're doing well with your finds. That is the earlier long pattern saddle as fitted to M20's and W/NG's etc. Very hard to find and usually quite expensive when you do. You just need the mudguard like piece and fixing lugs.
This is the one off my W/NG after I had it recovered with the added front bump! Ron
Re: NOS Pre War Levers purchase, are they original
Thanks Ron
If you get time and can take a picture of the bottom plate so I can see the shape that would be great but no hurry, I can then fabricate one by myself. I paid about 90 pounds for it but it was a friends so I just offered him what I thought might be the going rate. The whole bike is becoming a whole series of smaller project that will eventually slot together, great fun.
Just hanging out for a rear mudguard and a headlamp rim but the contact whom sold me the levers might have found them for me he will send some pictures to me on Monday while Im in Singapore on business.
I am just about to post a thread on getting a new line of mudguards manufactured.
Re: NOS Pre War Levers purchase, are they original
Hi all,
I have been following this thread closely, as I have a set of combo levers for my M20.
I have had them over 20 years, and I think that I got them from Russell's. Mine are a mix and match, brass decompresser and dull chrome choke lever.
Paul mentioned that his had green paint on his, in the other thread Loom Clip, there is a photo of the MP bike with levers that have been painted, and the paint is peeling off. I can't put the photo in as i'm useless..
Re: NOS Pre War Levers purchase, are they original
Hi Dave, If yours are a mix and match of several finishes, you might consider tinning them. You can do it yourself get the same look as cadmium and it is easy, though, quick and save. Cheers, Michiel
Re: NOS Pre War Levers purchase, are they original
Dear All
The guy I bought the levers off has informed me that he had a full unopened box of 12 sets of levers. He has sold 5 sets to another person and one to me, He still has 6 NOS sets left, If anyone would be interested let me know and I will see if they are still available, by the time there is postage to me and I add a bit on top I would pass them on for 250 pounds a set excluding postage.
Re: NOS Pre War Levers purchase, are they original
['but the front wheel looks bigger than 19" to me and of course the ally/stainless front guard is an afterthought.']
Possible 20" front wheel?..Or maybe a 21" with the bike done as a competition bike...that would explain the mudguard as well!..Or maybe he just likes it like that...Ian