| Diagram | Fig. 19 — PETROL TANK, TWINSEAT AND CONTROLS · ref 15 |
| Subsystem | fuel |
| Listed in parts books | 1969–1970 |
BSA Handlebar (U.S.A., Western type)
A U.S.A., Western-type handlebar, part number 40-4960, listed in the petrol tank, twinseat, and controls section of the catalog.
This is a handlebar listed in the catalog as a U.S.A., Western type, part number 40-4960. It shows up in the parts-book section covering the petrol tank, twinseat, and controls, which is where handlebars, control levers, and related fittings get grouped in these old books.
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The "Western type" designation points to a bar shape that was offered as an alternative to the standard bar for the U.S. market, giving a different bend and riding position up front. Beyond that, the catalog entry doesn't spell out dimensions, material, or finish, so we can't state specifics on those here.
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