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General => General Douglas Discussion => Topic started by: A31ndrew on 09 Jul 2015 at 15:43
The handlebar assembly of my 1931 A31 is integral with the top clip or yoke, and I imagine is similar to other models of this era. As shown in the attached image, there are two square-section cutaways in the lower edge of the bore which fits over the steering stem - one on each side. Can anyone advise what these are for? I am guessing some form of locking washer, with dogs which engage in the cutaways and edges which fold over the faces of the bearing nut beneath. This is just a guess, though and it would be helpful to know the correct answer before I complete the reassembly. All comments appreciated.
(https://www.douglasmotorcycles.net/aa-files/images/a31ndrew/2015/2015-07-09_15_52_30.jpg)
[Attachments converted to linked images. 25Nov21 -Doug]