would someone please identify this pedal for me. i know one thing for sure, it's seen alot of starts! thanks- Cole
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Appears to be Harley-Davidson 1916 thru 1929 J/JD, except for the double rubbers. ...bill
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Bill,
Does your 23JDCA only have three digits? I have a factory photo of one with three digits followed by an X.Be sure to visit;
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Yes, my 808 is less than 1000 so is supposed to be 'special applications' according to some. It came to me with a hub on the output shaft for a propeller. The seller says his dad was going to put it on an ice boat. Your X suffix might support the 'special applications' rumor. eXperimental? ...billOriginally posted by Chris Haynes View PostBill Gilbert in OregonComment
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what gives with the double rubbers. I know I have seen them before, but ON WHAT!!!! someone out there has to know. thanks for the look. (];-/>Last edited by rustynuts; 03-07-2009, 09:33 PM.Comment
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They just took the original pedal apart and cut the long rubbers in two, rounded the ends and reassembled for that old time custom flair. Come on people.DrSprocketComment
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You nailed it Rich.Eric Smith
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Not so fast "people"? there's seems like alot more to it than that!!! the rubber shafts (the steel parts) with the 5/15" nuts on each end, have a machined groove around them in the middle. and the cross hatching on the "rubbers", looks like carved wood, it's old as snot. the photo doesn't do justice. i wouldn't think they had that much time on their hands to screw around with a kicker pedal. unless they were in prison, or in the army. or is i think it's factory. I'll go with Oregon Bill's '16-'29J, maybe even earlier, unless someone else can tell me different and can be specific...
it's seen many, many, many starts... thanks, ColeLast edited by rustynuts; 03-09-2009, 05:11 AM.Comment
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The starter axel and end plates look like H-D. The end plates look like early H-D as the later end plates have a shorter foot retaining feature. The rubber blocks do not look like H-D. From what I have seen, H-D pedal blocks were always straight flutes and not a diamond pattern. H-D, in 1916 used a single wider pedal block. Excelsior and Henderson used a single round pedal block. Indian used a single pedal block until the late 20's and then went to a conventional bicycle pedal like H-D, but never one like is pictured. It's possible that some aftermarket company made that pedal which would give it a "designed" look but I have never seen such a pedal offered by H-D, Indian, or Excelsior. However, I'm going to say that it's possible they did make such a pedal so when someone comes up with conclusive evidence, I won't look like an idiot.Eric Smith
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after market or OEM?
Eric- I understand the foot retaining feature. they are larger on these. it's definitely unique. early, early after market? could it be, WW1 issue. I'm about to give up.Comment
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Jeez Louise! It could be all or part of a period bicycle pedal for all it matters. I'm going now to look up anal in the dictionary.DrSprocketComment
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Early only means 1916 and later. H-D's were not kick start prior to 1916 and as I said, 1916 was a single block starter pedal. Chris Haynes could tell us when H-D changed the end plates to the more modern profile. Personally, I would look for some pedal blocks that that more represented the H-D standard, find a funky old end cover and put it together as an un-restored original early starter pedal. Those things are worth a bundle on ebay.Eric Smith
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There would be no need for a four piece rubber pivot point unless the pedal was used barefoot. Just my 2 cents. PapsComment
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I think we could do without the sarcasm. This whole hobby is about details and part or learning about old motorcycles is showing some patience and knowledge. I would like to think that I can always come here and get a civil answer to a question.Eric Smith
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Oh? Same as I can come here, introduce myself and get a 'Welcome'?Originally posted by exeric View PostComment
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