MTFCA Forum

How is one installed correctly? All of the pictures I’ve seen, they’ve been oriented in different ways. Thanks!

Thanks all!

The new spring is a low arch, 8-leaf spring. I believe the old one was a low arch spring (same arch as the new one), but only had 7 leafs, two of which were broken.

Dan - in going through this rebuild for the first time, I believe my axle is pre ‘26/‘27, as it’s straight on the bottom. I’m assuming I may have the wrong spring for this axle? Are the clearances between the perches slightly different? Thanks for the help.

Thanks, all. It could be that the oiler needs to be seated more within the spring leaf. If you look at the picture, the oiler gets hung up on the perch on both sides.

Hi all - I purchased a new 26/27 front spring from Langs and it doesn't fit right. When I attempt to put the shackles on, the oilers on the spring get hung up on the perches on both sides, so the movement is very limited. Doesn't seem to be enough clearance between the perch and the oiler. From what...

Hi Mike, thanks for the response. I sent you an email.

Hey John, Jeff sold his irons to me. I have a set, but the tips have welded C Channel on them and I'm not confident in my skills to adjust them. I called Lang's and Steve told me that it was common for them to be repaired. In fact, the ones I just bought have been repaired with original tips. The t...

Hey John, Jeff sold his irons to me. I have a set, but the tips have welded C Channel on them and I'm not confident in my skills to adjust them. I called Lang's and Steve told me that it was common for them to be repaired. In fact, the ones I just bought have been repaired with original tips. The t...

Hi all - Looking to replace the top on my 1927 touring, and need to replace the top irons.

If anyone has some to sell, let me know.

Thanks!

Thanks for the insight!

I recently acquired these accessory brakes for a small drum T. They look home fabricated, as they have no stamps or logos on them. Can anyone offer insight on them or the linkage?

Thanks!