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TamSV · 07-12-11, 08:28 PM

No I made a bracket out of aluminium that went between the yoke and ignition barrel. Basically a triangle with the shape of the ignition barrel cut out the bottom.

07-12-11, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TamSV

No I made a bracket out of aluminium that went between the yoke and ignition barrel. Basically a triangle with the shape of the ignition barrel cut out the bottom.

Thanks

I might see if I can do the same.

Have wondering if this will do the same job?

http://www.acewell.co.uk/Acewell%20A...ion=full&id=64

TamSV · 07-12-11, 10:06 PM

Have a look at your ignition barrel first. From memory it's quite an odd shape that had to be cut out.

08-12-11, 08:46 AM

Hmmm tricky might need to make something....

24-08-12, 10:54 AM

this is the best thread i've read without a doubt, colours look amazing aswell

well done mate

TamSV · 11-12-12, 06:21 PM

Still can't leave it alone.

This headlight was annoying me. I didn't really like the shape of it from the side.

So a couple of months ago I got hold of this rather nice Lucas replica of the type fitted to many Brit bikes of the 50's and 60's. I also took the opportunity to fit these rather snazzy metal bodied indicators in place of the £8 a pair self-dismantling plastic ones I had on before.

The headlight had the 1 5/8 inch hole in the top for the ammeter that used to be commonly fitted. That's not a common size for gauges these days so I took a dremel to it and widened it to 52mm. I've had a bad experience with an ammeter in the past so I decided a voltmeter would tell me what I needed to know (and voltmeter wiring is simplicity itself).

I picked up this cheapo voltmeter off fleabay. The body was a bit deep and came into conflict with the light unit, so I had to "modify" it somewhat to make it fit (by which I mean, I took a big chunk out the back of the case with a grinding wheel)

.

No more reg/rec surprises for me.

Much happier with this headlight. Looks the part I think.

Bibio · 11-12-12, 06:43 PM

much nicer

squirrel_hunter · 11-12-12, 07:07 PM

How did you get on with that "Built In Britain" competition?

andrewsmith · 11-12-12, 08:04 PM

Much much better!!

Now what about that RGV you've got hidden

garynortheast · 11-12-12, 08:17 PM

Much nicer Tam!

07-12-11, 10:06 PM	#423
TamSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Troon, Ayrshire Posts: 1,812	Re: A new project (includes pics) Have a look at your ignition barrel first. From memory it's quite an odd shape that had to be cut out.

08-12-11, 08:46 AM	#424
greensv650 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A new project (includes pics) Hmmm tricky might need to make something....

24-08-12, 10:54 AM	#425
granty92 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A new project (includes pics) this is the best thread i've read without a doubt, colours look amazing aswell well done mate

11-12-12, 06:21 PM	#426
TamSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Troon, Ayrshire Posts: 1,812	Re: A new project (includes pics) Still can't leave it alone. This headlight was annoying me. I didn't really like the shape of it from the side. So a couple of months ago I got hold of this rather nice Lucas replica of the type fitted to many Brit bikes of the 50's and 60's. I also took the opportunity to fit these rather snazzy metal bodied indicators in place of the £8 a pair self-dismantling plastic ones I had on before. The headlight had the 1 5/8 inch hole in the top for the ammeter that used to be commonly fitted. That's not a common size for gauges these days so I took a dremel to it and widened it to 52mm. I've had a bad experience with an ammeter in the past so I decided a voltmeter would tell me what I needed to know (and voltmeter wiring is simplicity itself). I picked up this cheapo voltmeter off fleabay. The body was a bit deep and came into conflict with the light unit, so I had to "modify" it somewhat to make it fit (by which I mean, I took a big chunk out the back of the case with a grinding wheel) . No more reg/rec surprises for me. Much happier with this headlight. Looks the part I think.

11-12-12, 06:43 PM	#427
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,541	Re: A new project (includes pics) much nicer

07-12-11, 08:28 PM	#421
TamSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Troon, Ayrshire Posts: 1,812	No I made a bracket out of aluminium that went between the yoke and ignition barrel. Basically a triangle with the shape of the ignition barrel cut out the bottom.

11-12-12, 07:07 PM	#428
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,572	Re: A new project (includes pics) How did you get on with that "Built In Britain" competition? __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

11-12-12, 08:04 PM	#429
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: A new project (includes pics) Much much better!! Now what about that RGV you've got hidden __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

11-12-12, 08:17 PM	#430
garynortheast Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 2,499	Re: A new project (includes pics) Much nicer Tam!

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