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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: Christoph on October 25, 2012, 12:27:13 PM

Title: Webb forks
Post by: Christoph on October 25, 2012, 12:27:13 PM

I have problems with the identification of Shock Absorber.
Nr. LC 152 4E7
Can you help me?
Manufacturer, year built
Regards
Christoph

Title: Re: Webb forks
Post by: Rex on October 25, 2012, 01:11:16 PM

Looks like a toothed belt pulley to me. I've never seen a knob like that before, but then (other than Indian) I've never seen an hydraulic damper in that position either.
Single-sided damper Webbs (which is what this appears to be) were used from 1936-ish to the end of production, which was about 1947 or so. If you want the "real" damper knob then search on the various Velo or Norton web-sites, or check out Ebay.
Cammy Velo looking at it. Very nice indeed.

Title: Re: Webb forks
Post by: rogerwilko on October 25, 2012, 11:41:54 PM

Always wanted to try an enclosed Spring and shocker on my webbs.Didn't Rudge use this setup? How is it mounted. Close up of mounts would be good.