Brake perches for 72 Buffalo

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MikeH1A
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Brake perches for 72 Buffalo

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Next question in the saga - I swear I am making progress with her :) :)

Are the brake perches for the 72 model meant to be classic metal finish or painted? My one has peeling black paint and I'm wondering if this may have been a design feature by the P.O. :? Is it meant to be black or the metal finish?

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Re: Brake perches for 72 Buffalo

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I have NOS 4LS brake perch. Its the typical Suzuki metal finish & the tip of the lever is covered with black plastic.
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i think he means the perch not the lever.
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Re: Brake perches for 72 Buffalo

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Both the perch & lever are the typical Suzuki metal finish.
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Re: Brake perches for 72 Buffalo

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Thanks guys. It just confirms my opinion of the PO as a tasteless sod who shouldn't have been allowed to own such a classic :lol: I shall get the paint stripper out.
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