Trying to erect a 1940 motorbike in Vancouver is really tough. I have included a photo of the problem. I have spent ages trying to work this out. Looking at the photo does the brake lever on the back wheel look in the right place? Is it the right angle?.The rod connecting the foot brake and the wheel brake lever is short and fitted perfectly when I found the bike. The piece sent to me joining the brake rod to the foot brake lever is the wrong diameter. Trying to get pieces through the mail is not working. Is there any advice? Advice here in Vancouver is almost impossible.
How far...
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16h back wheel
Thanks for the help. It does approach 90 and the brake then works. Will look at the rear sprocket.
Much apporeciated.
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Front clevis length
Will bring these parts closer. Maybe look in the Library section under Brochure's, about page 220 on will show you 1939 / 1940 sales documents. You will be able to compare the components. As Ian said angle looks ok just test the movement between on and off.
J
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For what it's worth - the…
For what it's worth - the angle is very similar to mine.
Brake drum teeth are "well worn"!
RGM Norton (UK) rear drum part 50245 should be a direct replacement. But please wait for someone else to confirm. The number of teeth changed between 42 and 43. Later (Commando) had different threads for sleeve nuts, so take care...)
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16h back wheel
Nothing easy these days. Will order one and pick it up next time in the UK. Thanks.
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Rod length
My brake rod is 14" long but the clevis is longer (2.75") than you show in your photo.
See attached photo.
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Rear brake drum
The correct RGM part number for your bike is D13-468. I've just finished fitting one to my 1950 rigid frame Model 77. Fitted perfectly and quality looks good.
Bad news is RGM now showing no stock.
Might pay to ring Roger and see when stock is due in.
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... does it move forward when the brake is applied? If it approaches 90 degrees I wouldn't worry too much.
But I would worry about that back sprocket that looks worn out.