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Standard Handlebars

Standard Handlebars

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20-548
black, powder-coated; replaces OEM HD 55901-37
20-539
chrome-plated
Price and stock:
Item №
20-548
Price incl. VAT
356.02 €
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The price includes 56.84 € German VAT.
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  • Handlebar »Standard« by Samwel Supplies
  • for Inline Springer fork
  • fits Big Twin 1936-1945, 45”/750cc 1941-1957
  • steel, black, powder-coated
  • thread: 57/64”-24
  • replaces Harley-Davidson part number HD 55901-37
  • gross weight: 2.2 kg

Reproductions of the handlebars for Classic Springer forks. Standard bars were the typical equipment for bikes with sidecar, Servi-cars and Police models. Compared to the Speedster it is wider, higher and sweeps back farther for a more upright seating position which makes it also a good choice for two-up riding with buddy seat, because it doesn’t hit the rider’s leg in turns. Available with inline center pieces for Big Twins 1936-45 and 45” models or with offset center pieces for Big Twins 1946-49.

Inline vs. Offset

Classic Springer Forks are produced for different frame rakes.

  • In the beginning, both the main tubes and the steering stem were in the same plane. This is called "inline". The rake is 0°. Of this type were all 45” Springer forks 1936-1957 and all Big Twin forks 1936-1945.
  • From 1946 onwards the Big Twins had the neck angle increased to 30°. To maintain fork inclination and ground clearance, the steering stem was tilted to the rear by 3°. We call these forks Offset -3°, they were stock on 1946-1948 Big Twins.
  • When building a bike with ≥+8” extra long forks you don’t want the steering neck so high and inclined that the bike is difficult to steer. Therefore such forks are manufactured with a positive rake, i.e. the steering stem is inclined to the front by 3°. We call these forks Offset +3°.

The sketch shows the placement of the lateral tubes and steering stem seen from the drivers place. Now it is clear, too, why there have to be three different types of top trees or handlebars for Classich Springer forks.

Accessories:

Covers for Top Fork Clamps

Covers for Top Fork Clamps

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Handlebar Pinch Bolts

Handlebar Pinch Bolts

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Grip Assemblies for Models 1935-1948

Grip Assemblies for Models 1935-1948

Complete kit of throttle and spark controls for all springer fork handlebars 1935-1948. Includes all parts for an accurate restoration of internal and external components.
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Cross Bar

Cross Bar

A classic accessory dating back to Golden Twenties of the last century. Mounted on the handlebars, this attractive, chrome plated steel Cross Bar makes an ideal place to mount spotlights and other accessories.
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See also:

Hanson Roll-Up Windshields

Hanson Roll-Up Windshields

The story goes like this: when the weather is nice you enjoy the breeze in your face and when it turns bad you wish you had some protection. So what can you do? The solution is the smart Hanson roll-up windshield, which appeared on the accessory scene in the late 1940s. With this one you can have both. In its lower position the screen tucks on the handlebars and you are "in the wind", but rolled-up it almost provides the protection of a regular windshield. Up and down positions can be established in seconds. These reproductions are accurately made after the period part and will look right at home on any American classic motorcycle.
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CMS Grip Sets

CMS Grip Sets

Back in the Forties and Fifties Chicago Motorcycle Supply (CMS) was one of the leading manufacturers of aftermarket accessories for American motorcycles. These hard-plastic grip sets are still made on the original moulds and make for that perfect "period piece".
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