Forks for IOE Models

Accurate reproductions of the front forks for IOE models thru 1929. This fork principle was very successful and used by the Factory for more than two decades. It proved to be so effective that other brands, as the England made Brough Superior, adopted it and marketed copies under the name Castle Fork. To prevent rust the IOE forks are shipped with an anti-rust primer, which should be washed off prior to painting.

A design by the historic American motorcycle company The Flying Merkel, which existed from 1902 until World War I. The light and sturdy construction soon got the attention of race departmens of other brands, so by the end of the Teens it first appeared in a suspension-less version on Harley-Davidson factory board track race bikes. This is a true to detail reproduction of the period racing fork with a fork stem to fit IOE HD models.
Length is indicated from the assumed axle center line to seat of lower steering head bearing.