Fuel shutoff knob 62051-40
Were brass knobs used?
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Fuel shutoff knob 62051-40
Mocking up fuel shutoff on left gas tank.The knob I have is brass, looks good. Would this have been original?
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Re: Fuel shutoff knob 62051-40
I do think so.
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Re: Fuel shutoff knob 62051-40
Not overly concerned about originality, just thought it looked good.
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Re: Fuel shutoff knob 62051-40
H-D never used a brass knob in raw finish on any shutoff. All were chrome or painted. In fact H-D didn't use raw brass anywhere on a bike, any brass parts had some finish on them.
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Re: Fuel shutoff knob 62051-40
I know that Robbie. My brother started all the brass plating on this bike and I just followed the theme. I still have the OEM knob in my parts stash.
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Re: Fuel shutoff knob 62051-40
[/quote]I know that Robbie. My brother started all the brass plating on this bike and I just followed the theme. I still have the OEM knob in my parts stash.[/quote]
This was to the original poster asking what is correct, not to you. With any kind of custom, all bets are off!!
This was to the original poster asking what is correct, not to you. With any kind of custom, all bets are off!!
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Re: Fuel shutoff knob 62051-40
Roger that. That's why I stated that I wasn't overly concerned about originality. Just wanted to show the OP what it looked like on the bike.
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Re: Fuel shutoff knob 62051-40
FL54, your pic doesn't help the original poster as the knob you show isn't even an H-D part, but is off an old stove or heater.
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Re: Fuel shutoff knob 62051-40
Re reading the original post, you're right Robbie. He was asking if the OEM knob was brass. I don't remember where I got my knob. I just thought it looked good and it sure is easier to turn on and off than the original. No harm , no foul.
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Re: Fuel shutoff knob 62051-40
I appreciate the input. I had several knobs in the pile, rusty ones, painted ones and the brass one, just wondered if it was an original option.
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Re: Fuel shutoff knob 62051-40
Maybe the finish is worn off from use? Sure happens to the door knobs in the house.
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Re: Fuel shutoff knob 62051-40
There are lots of brass knobs out there from the aftermarket. Usually an easy way to tell a reproduction shutoff is the light colored brass top knob. It is a Taiwan thing..