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I rec'd my fender irons, each one matching the flat and tapered stems, I couldn't be more pleased. Thanks for all the helpful info!

Tom

Mine is a speedster without fenders, so as far as I know, I need something like 4809 so I can mount headlights thru the holes in 4809, thus not needing and cutting off the rest of the fender iron.

As far as the year "iron" I need, I do not know.

Layden,

I've attached the photos of the corner of my frame.

PS. I think I bought my steering wheel from you!

Tom

My buckets...
Funny, looks like I have one '15 - '17 and one '22 - '25. How will they both fit the cut-off '26-'27 fender irons?

Great info!! I am picking up my headlight buckets on October 7th, so will inspect then and report back on the 8th.

Tom

Great, that will work!!

Whoops, thanks for clarification

'25 speedster, so yes, the later style. I've seen the cut-off '26-'27 fender irons

WTB - Fender bracket speedster headlight mounts for fender-less speedster

Tom Stephens

I've seen Bill's torpedo seat not covered, but cannot seem to find any photos (T's or T Speedsters) showing his torpedo seat upholstered (I have seen his bucket seats upholstered).

Anyone?

Tom

Hap,

Thanks for the write-up re: the search for the correct measurements. I hope we get more replies.

PS. Thanks Kevin.

Tom

Tom,

VERY encouraging, that sounds like it will work very well. I appreciate you taking the time to detail what I need to do with my '15 frame.

Please check your email.

Thanks!

Tom

Dean,

I just got it through my head what the sub frame is, thanks!

Thanks Kep & Jeff.

Tom

Wow, guys, way more information than I was expecting and VERY much appreciated... the more the better!! This is starting to feel like a can of worms. OK, so I already have: Pre-'26 3" dropped front axle Front hub conversion with adapters and '26-'27 spindles Front pre-'26 springs with reversed eye m...

Does anyone have an idea what the estimated cost would be for a '26-'27 cowl... without the tank?

Tom

Thomas & Rich,

I agree!

Tom

Jeff & Dan,

Thank you, exactly what I was trying to figure out!

PS. Yes, whoops on the Rootlieb page

Tom

Dan, Fabulous pics!! So let's take these copies of your pics: 220193 (2) copy 2.jpg 289826.jpg When you say "the 'wider' mount up front is for the hood clasp", I assume you are referring to the "circled green" in the car photo, not the diagram? The "circled green" in the diagram is for mounting the ...

Kevin,

Tank will be in the rear.

Les,

Thanks! Is it really beneficial with a speedster to go to the newer steering ratio?

Tom

Dan, That's it? Cool! What other ramifications are there? I assume even with the older frame, I could use the "improved" steering box and column? Now what about mounting the coil box on the other side of the '26-'27 firewall rather than on the engine... I'd have to drill holes for the coil box termi...

Thanks Allen. What do you mean by "wider frame". The '26-'27 frames are the same width as the earlier frames.

Tom

Is that easily doable, mounting a '26-'27 cowl on pre-20's frame?

Tom

I really like this speedster. I know this is a long shot, but might anyone know who owns this, or perhaps have more photos?

Tom

Thank you, John!

Tom

Does anyone know the approx. total weight of a full set of fenders (roadster and touring), running boards, and splash shields?

Tom

Mark,

Yes, what you said

Check your PMs too.

Tom

Chris, I sent you a PM.

Tom

Thanks guys, EXCELLENT! I keep seeing '15 speedsters and they always look a lot lower than the black radiator ones. I had no idea that the brass radiators were THAT much lower. Positive proof.

I appreciate the info!

Tom

Mark,

Per Chris's avatar, he might have a '15 motor, but that speedster has a black radiator.

Tom

Chris, is yours a black (later style) or brass radiator?

Tom

Thanks Steve! Mark, I am trying to figure out how much lower the '15-'16 radiators are than the '17-'25s. You both have done well on those last years, now I hope someone can chime in with the '15-'16s. In all the threads I found on radiator measurements, where to measure from at the bottom of the ra...

I'm trying to find the height dimension from the top of the crank handle (where it goes into the motor in front) to the top of the radiator shell (not including the filler neck) for the 1915-16, 1917-23, and 1924-25 radiators. I would appreciate it if those who have those year radiators could give m...