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mounting new steering wheel

WALTER

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I was looking at wheel adapter kits in the Moss catalog. For $150
I can get a hub and collet. For $125 I can get hub, collet and horn push with emblem. Why would I get more for less? What am I missing?

Thanks,
Walter
 
Not sure why the price difference.

The 454-298 is made for use with your original turn signal control & horn button.

The 454-296 is made for an aftermarket horn push & will not work with your original turn signal/horn combination.

As a point of interest, none of the Moss wood rim steering wheels have the correct 120 degree spoke spacing of the original AH wheels. There are other sources of wheels that DO have the correct spoke spacing.

If this is important to you, I would check around a bit. Victoria British has the "Derrington" wheel, by Moto-Lita, with the correct spoke spacing & hub for your original horn/signal parts. Considerably more expensive though.

Others may have cheaper sources for the 120 degree wheel & adapter.
D
 
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]There are other sources of wheels that DO have the correct spoke spacing.[/QUOTE]

There is only ONE I would recommend, gents!! :winner1:
Mike Lempert Wheels!!

IF I was going that direction, which I am not. :lol:

Why not one might ask?? :nonod: Moss & Rogert Moment (yes, THAT Roger) have worked together inorder to provide the closest thing to "as original" that can be found!! :thankyousign:

:cheers:
Ed
 
Does Mike sell the hubs? Walter didn't mention needing a steering wheel, though he may.
 
Ed Kaler said:
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]There are other sources of wheels that DO have the correct spoke spacing.

There is only ONE I would recommend, gents!!
Mike Lempert Wheels!!

IF I was going that direction, which I am not.

Why not one might ask?? Moss & Roger Moment (yes, THAT Roger) have worked together in order to provide the closest thing to "as original" that can be found!!
:cheers:
Ed [/QUOTE]
Hi Ed,
I agree that the Lempert wheel is tops.

The Moss/Moment #853-800 plastic wheel may be the most original but the period optional wood rim was a popular "option" at the time & appears to be acceptable in the "Concours Guide". The Anderson-Moment "Guide" also states that this was a popular option.

Guess it depends on exactly how original you wish to be.

As others mentioned, I don't even know if Walter is looking for a wheel or just a hub.
D
 
Yes, I already have a beautiful Tourist Trophy wheel. I'm just trying to get it mounted in a way that the turn signal will still function.

Thanks for you're help,
Walter
 
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