Author Topic: 1939-40 Servi Cycle brake and throttle lever  (Read 7202 times)

lamptester55

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1939-40 Servi Cycle brake and throttle lever
« on: December 02, 2014, 09:51:03 AM »
I need a photograph of a 1939-40 brake lever and throttle lever.
Or original supplier name.
I have one brake lever, but have never found a close match. So I am not sure what was on the bike. The lever that I have seems a bit beefier than bicycle levers.
Any help greatly appreciated.

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Re: 1939-40 Servi Cycle brake and throttle lever
« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2014, 10:19:49 AM »
Not much help here, but Wayne has told me he has not found a supplier for a more correct brake lever.  I was looking for something "beefier" also, with no luck.

You might try sending an email to Bill at   http://www.servicycle.com/bikes.html

He restored a 1937 direct drive recently, maybe he found something better.
« Last Edit: December 02, 2014, 10:22:02 AM by RickS »
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Re: 1939-40 Servi Cycle brake and throttle lever
« Reply #2 on: December 26, 2014, 02:34:34 PM »
The old Honda cubs (C100, C50/55, C102, etc...) have heavier levers.  Nor sure if the barrel ends are same tho

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Re: 1939-40 Servi Cycle brake and throttle lever
« Reply #3 on: April 17, 2015, 03:31:30 PM »
Thanks! The idea is good. I will look at other type of scooter brake lever assemblies.