HARLEY Aluminum Kick Pedal?????

[1941wld]

I have an aluminum kick pedal. Never seen one before. Might be an accessory or a WWII Harley part made when rubber was hard to find and before the aluminum shortage. Take a look at the pictures and let me know if anyone has some info on this part. Best Regards, 1941wld

[Chris Haynes]

I have one myself. I don't know anything about its origin but doubt is is WWII.

[1941wld]

Thanks for the reply. I put that WWII in there because mine came off an old wla. Do you think it is rare?

[Chris Haynes]

Thanks for the reply. I put that WWII in there because mine came off an old wla. Do you think it is rare?

Chances are good that it was put on the WLA after Uncle Sam turned it loose.
I have seen mine and a photo of yours. No others.

[fabercycle]

It's a period acessory made by Ballack Co. in the late 40s.....got nothing to do with WW2.

Ballack used to melt down old pistons and motor cases to produce cast aluminum accessories. Rumor was , he had a whole pile of indian 4 cases that got turned in to other stuff.

If you want to see a picture of the pedal, it's included in an assortment of cast aluminum acessories advertised in a July 1947 AMA motorcyclist magazine.

I've got one too.

[Chris Haynes]

I've got one too.

OK, Thats three. Anybody else have one?

[1941wld]

Thanks for the info. I knew someone would know. I have one other item I'll post tomorrow. It is a spotlight with no name on it. Thanks again 1941wld

[fabercycle]

Dale at WTT has one on his '36 UL prototype bike