1949 fork sliders
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1949 fork sliders
Are the sliders for a 1949 Hyrda Glide a one year only thing? I have a set with a -48 number stamped on the top of them. TIA Dave
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Actually, nearly any year could be ordered black.
'49's were the only year stamped, and sand-cast. Please remember that the year at the end of OEM numbers is the blueprint year; In the attached pic, it looks like a 9. Often stamping is imperfect, or has been dressed over the years.
The brake drum was also a unique sand-cast part.
....Cotten
'49's were the only year stamped, and sand-cast. Please remember that the year at the end of OEM numbers is the blueprint year; In the attached pic, it looks like a 9. Often stamping is imperfect, or has been dressed over the years.
The brake drum was also a unique sand-cast part.
....Cotten
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THANKS Cotten,the ones I have are very hard to read due to the fact they are stamped half way between the flat area and the recess, can you tell me or show me the difference between the brake drums? Thanks Again DAVE
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Thanks I look foward to seeing a "real" 1949 backing plate so I can tell if that is what i have!
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Re: 1949 fork sliders
Ever seen a casting number on the inside of the fender ear? Right where the two bolts go?
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Re: 1949 fork sliders
I've not ever seen that.brentmaggard66 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 16, 2017 6:40 am Ever seen a casting number on the inside of the fender ear? Right where the two bolts go?
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Re: 1949 fork sliders
Early 49's were stamped on the outside near the top and later 49's were cast on the inside near the middle.brentmaggard66 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 16, 2017 6:40 am Ever seen a casting number on the inside of the fender ear? Right where the two bolts go?
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Re: 1949 fork sliders
Here is a photo, and also a picture of the brake that came on it, also unsure about.. Thanks guys
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Re: 1949 fork sliders
It could've been stamped by a previous owner as a means of identification.
I have a couple of brake drums with the same stampings inside, but if I ever knew what it was I've forgotten.
I have a couple of brake drums with the same stampings inside, but if I ever knew what it was I've forgotten.
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Re: 1949 fork sliders
The inside of that drum seems more crude than others I have... would that be the sand cast type? Thank you for the replies