1948-early 1954 Crashbars

In later manuals, H-D lists two part n°s for this period: 43037-48 for varnished crashbars and 43038-48 for the chromed parts. Originally there were four different parts: varnished and chromed crashbars with a flattened centerpiece which were used 1948-1950, and the later 1951-early 1954 parts — also available in varnished and chromed finish — that had a reinforced center section with an offset mounting tab. The change was probably due to strength issues and happened without assigning a new part number. The later parts are retrofit to the earlier bikes.