HD JD I-beam fork facts

[big jesus 151]

Hello, Sign me up for a few copies also. Thanks again Tommo for your input on this thread !! Carl Estes

[Tommo]

Hey!
Nobodys voiced an opinion as to whether these bikes are factory or are they just a NZ phenomenon.

[HarleyCreation]

I can say this, although it won't help very much:

I have seen original Factory specification sheets & Interior Letters describing specially built "CMA" & "DAR" racers for "Friis-Hansen" (Copenhagen, Denmark) dated c1931 and issued by the Engineering Dept. (Wm. Ottaway).

From the looks of it, the bikes were assembled to Friis-Hansen's own specs using the exact parts he wanted, including, for example: "3-speed...with close geared #2 (Ottaway is supposed to know what this means)" and "extra front fork for hillclimbing."

Although I have not seen any such sheets for N.Z. & Australia racers, most likely Harley was doing the exact same thing for those guys since it was a strong market. Harley aimed to please and was more-or-less a custom bike factory if they liked you, esp. for racing enthusiasts who were picky and knew exactly what they wanted.

This doesn't prove anything about Tommo's photos, but does set a precedent about Harley's way of doing things in the good old days. You could get what you wanted from the factory. Not to say they wouldn't make mods once they got the machines.

Big help I am, eh?

[glaser 31]

hi,I have this j-jdh fork with reinforcement on the springer.

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/z...h_BILD0005.jpg

[Chuck#1848]

Count me in to!!!

Hey Tommo,

I would be interested in one also just let us know when

[big jesus 151]

Hello Glaser, had a problem with your pic ??? Carl Anyone else ???

[glaser 31]

se if this works,else I have to make a new
http://s814.photobucket.com/albums/z...ent=gaffel.jpg

[Tommo]

Re the book, the idea will be to use this as an excuse to come to the USA again, most likely for Davenport, and sell it at the Swap meet so long as someone will let me pay for a small section of their site.
There's about 8 or 10 guys who want me to put together a trip that would include Davenport, the Harley museum, Springfield mile, Anamosa, etc, etc.
A big loop around from San Fran to Vancouver probably in a Suburban or something like that.
Never fear those that want a copy won't be forgotten.

[2camtom]

Friis-Hansen Copenhagen

Sorry to interrupt this thread, but seeing that You - harlecreation - has acces to old factory papers regarding orders to the above importer in Denmark I tried to Pm You but your mailbox is full. Therefore I'll try this way:
Hello Herbert
I read in the I-beam fork thread that You have acces to factorypapers describing bikes ordered by Friis-Hansen, Copenhagen. In 1992 i found most of an twocam motor here in Denmark. Since then I've been collecting parts to finish a bike. The motor is now ready, but as I don't know what kind of bike it was intended for, I'll start making a street 2-cam and try it on the road. Then maybee later it could bee restored back to what is was. I got a I-beam fork as well. The engine no is 30FHB 806 is it posible for You to find any paper saying it was ordered by or delivered to Friis-Hansen? and send me a print of it ? I could use it as a kind of proof of origin and import to Denmark.

http://www.antiquemotorcycle.org/bbo...8&d=1260211573

Regards

[Tommo]

Michael,
Not a good enough photo for positive identification but as it appears that the right leg has no brake reaction arm bracket I'd guess at 1925/26/27.
What is definate is that THEY ARE NOT I beam forks.

[glaser 31]

hi Tommo,
wrong photo....this is my 1928 JDL this have a reinforecement on the front springer,up in the middel off the legs.I have a friend his bike has the same reinforecement.
I try and find the photo off the I beam fork

[big jesus 151]

What is that double tab bracket, fastened to the right lower rear leg ??? Carl

[glaser 31]

hi Carl,
I dont know what they are foresome may have put them on later.But the frame
has reinforcement at rear also.
michael
http://s814.photobucket.com/albums/z...t=BILD0033.jpg

[Chris Haynes]

That is standard on the 1928 J's.

[Steve Slocombe]

Great story Tommo, and you're welcome to perch on my stand at Davenport to sell your book. Like others, I thought the VL pioneered to I-Beam fork and those on the 1928/9 JDs were factory replacements. Just shows that the more I learn the less I know.