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375NE
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 Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2013 4:32 am Post subject: headlamps |
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So for the first time in almost 10 years the people at the testing station discovered that the high beam headlight is one for the right hand drive market...even though this bike came from Japan, which is left hand drive...are all headlights euro/usa spec or is there a lens that fits and is left hand drive.. otherwise I've been told to get the lenses sand blasted on the areas that flare the wrong way.. :0!
Luckily the testing guy understood that I was riding to a Jan 2nd roadracing event so told me to fix it before the next test. So that's a win for common sense, which is rare these days. |
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Evilchicken0
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| Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2013 12:13 pm Post subject: |
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Which bike are we talking ?
All UK lamps are ok , so depending on the bike and size of the lamp itcould just be making up a plate and putting the lp in it.
Over here we use stickers on the lens rather than sand blasting
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375NE
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| Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2013 10:50 pm Post subject: |
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| Good point..SB6. And I asked about the option of using stickers but not legal here apparently. |
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Hursty
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| Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2013 11:40 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Hamish just stay away from vtnz guys(kiwi wof place full of old men looking to fail you) I had the same problem simple fix get your wof at a bike shop no such drama's 
Which races are you heading to? Nz champs?
Say hi to Ray 36 in F1 he did all my work
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375NE
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| Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2014 6:32 am Post subject: |
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Port of Nelson street race; Classes include: Formula 1, Formula 2 and Formula 3, B.E.A.R.S. (British, European & American Race Series), Pro-Twins, Classics, Post-Classics and Supermotos. Plus "King of the Port" finale race.
Here's hoping it doesn't rain... |
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Evilchicken0
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Chances are they'll be standard size (7" I think) you can use the lamps from a gsxr1100 or 750. If they're the Bimota lamps they'll be a moulded unit, they're crap.
Get a plate made up and mount the lamps in, or carefully cut the plastic and use that.
If you use bigger wattage bulbs you'll probably need relays
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375NE
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| Posted: Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:29 am Post subject: |
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| Awesome advice, thanks EvilChicken1. |
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Vince186
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Spring
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| Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2014 2:52 am Post subject: |
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| 'allo chaps,been doing bits to the Bimbo and could do with a template for the headlight mounting plate. Could anyone help..please? |
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Vince186
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| Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2014 6:36 pm Post subject: |
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| Spring wrote: |
| 'allo chaps,been doing bits to the Bimbo and could do with a template for the headlight mounting plate. Could anyone help..please? |
Sorry I don’t have a template, try to measure the old one.
Here is an example of my headlights
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Spring
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| Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2014 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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| Hi,thanks for that,at least I can get some idea. |
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Evilchicken0
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Hey Vince how did you fix the lamps to the plate and are they in front or behind ???
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Spring
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| Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2014 1:55 am Post subject: |
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| Hi Vince,do you want to sell the original headlight mount? |
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Vince186
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| Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2014 8:18 am Post subject: |
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| Evilchicken0 wrote: |
| Hey Vince how did you fix the lamps to the plate and are they in front or behind ??? |
The lamps are glued to the front of the plate.
I used glue we use in aviation
What is good and strong for a plane is also good for my Bimota.
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Vince186
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| Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2014 8:22 am Post subject: |
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| Spring wrote: |
| Hi Vince,do you want to sell the original headlight mount? |
Sorry spring, I don’t sell the original parts. That’s because I modified the bike so that I can always bring it back in original condition.
But what’s wrong with your headlight mount?
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