Richard &all, Besides the periods between the letters, and the "open" back ,the shape of the first gen/open backed lever is different from the 2nd generation lever. Its a much tighter bend, ie closer to the bar. Its a very cool shape. I will have a $et on my table at Mon$on Ma. $wap thi$ weekend!
Peter Weigle A COLD Lyme Ct.
Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2007 19:25:54 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
From: Richard Robinson <vintagespoke(AT)earthlink.net>
Subject: [CR]M.A.F.A.C. Levers
>Hello,
> Does anyone have a photo or location on the net where I can find a
>photo of a first gen M.A.F.A.C. lever. I understand they had periods
>between each letter in the logo and they had open backs. I have a set the
>has the periods but the backs are half closed, and the upper part of the
>lever that is closed (metal folded over) has a large gap unlike regular
>Racer brake levers that close all the way. Can anyone help?
>Regards, Rich Robinson
>Still on the road in V. Beach, Va.