Grip.......

[c.o.]

arrrggghh....looks like I got more mix-matched parts than I thought! Good thing this bike is only going to be a rider! Nope, there's nothing in the bars.... My parts list is getting big again and I was hoping to make some of what I had work..... thanks for helping me figure out what I have Eric.. I appreciate your input.

This is all I got........back to the catalogs I guess......

[Glenn]

check and see if the little set screws are in the handle bars it holds the metal retainer in the bars look real close they are hard to see but at my age everything is hard to see

[Barry Brown]

Cory, just let me know what you need for these bars as I have a lot of those small bits. The slider pin is the same part number as one of Harley's roller bearings! They might have taken a page out of Henry Ford's book on that one. The story is that Henry ordered the batteries he bought be shipped in specific sized wooden crates exactly what he needed for model T floorboards. I doubt it is true but makes a good story. No, I am not wandering... this is parking lot chatter not technical info right?

[c.o.]

check and see if the little set screws are in the handle bars it holds the metal retainer in the bars look real close they are hard to see but at my age everything is hard to see

The screws are there.......but that's all.....thanks for your input Glenn!!

[c.o.]

Cory, just let me know what you need for these bars as I have a lot of those small bits. The slider pin is the same part number as one of Harley's roller bearings! They might have taken a page out of Henry Ford's book on that one. The story is that Henry ordered the batteries he bought be shipped in specific sized wooden crates exactly what he needed for model T floorboards. I doubt it is true but makes a good story. No, I am not wandering... this is parking lot chatter not technical info right?

That is a cool story Barry.....wander all you want! I'm starting to think I should have posted this in a tech thread, but it's here now! Once I figure out exactly what I have I'll figure out a list of stuff I need, thanks for considering on helping me out with the small bits. Here's a couple shots...one of the spiral and one of the bars. Can I make this combo work? I was thinking I may have to get the springer spirals and internals.....I do have cables though..... is there much of a difference between the cables through the years? I got a parts book on order.....that'll probably reduce my question load quite a bit. I got this little orphan 45 off a hot rod guy awhile back. It was just sitting in the corner of his shop collecting dust. I figured I'd rescue it and use it for my rider for now. As I looked closer at it when I got home I realized it was going to take quite a bit of work to make it reliable enough to use on a regular basis. After some fartin' around with the motor it now runs pretty sweet...with a large part due to a certain carb guy that frequents this forum! But I'm still here with a boat load of questions and you fellas continue to amaze me with all the help I've gotten so far! Have I mentioned that I think this club is awesome? Thanks again!!

[exeric]

What year is your bike Cory ?

[Rubone]

Cory,
The grip sleeves you show WILL work with those bars. the bars pictured are the last generation of 45/Servi-Car bars and use those -49 part number controls. So at least part of it is compatible!
Robbie

[c.o.]

What year is your bike Cory ?

Well Eric.....the motor is a '42, but I'm really starting to wonder about the rest of it! Mr. Ruiter just cleared up what I need for parts and assembly...Nice guy eh?

[c.o.]

Cory,
The grip sleeves you show WILL work with those bars. the bars pictured are the last generation of 45/Servi-Car bars and use those -49 part number controls. So at least part of it is compatible!
Robbie

No kidding! Thanks for the bar identification Robbie, at least I'm starting to figure out what I've got here......

[c.o.]

A 1954 and up grip will have a hole in the end, but otherwise, be identical. The style you have Cory, is a bit tough to find. Don't cut them off.

Holy Cow Eric you weren't kidding........... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NOS-4...1%7C240%3A1318

[Rooster]

OK, speaking of grips - - - has anyone heard of "Fox Grip"? They make a pretty decent repop closed-end grip for $35. Not NOS, but "pretty decent repop".

[Chris Haynes]

The proprieter of Fox Grip has passed on. I don't know if the family will be continuing the business.

[exeric]

I've bought from Fox Grip in the past but haven't heard much about them lately. They used to set up at Wauseon. The couple that ran the booth were both getting up there in years. They had a large catalog of grips and mats. I hope they're still doing business because I'm hoping they make the open end gray colored grip for early Harleys.

[exeric]

I didn't know that Chris. He seemed like a nice old gent.

[Hrdly-Dangrs]

J&P Cycle in their new catalog, page 819 has a set of 'waffle' style grips with the small holes that are 'MADE in USA'.

Can't say if they would fit early bars or could be adapted or would even be an acceptable 'Correct' replacement, but its nice to see an 'American Made' grip.

I'm ordering the set of ribbed or 'Jackhammer' grips for my 'Ironhead' Sportster.


Hrdly