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Offline Sesman

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Head lamp mounts
« on: March 31, 2021, 07:38:14 AM »
I was just wondering if their is a recommended replacement for the standard head lamp ears while retaining the standard headlamp. Unfortunately my headlamp ears need considerable restoration work (new indicator stalks...the po sawed them off  :-\), which will delay my build and I’m eager not to lose momentum.

They don’t need to be pretty, just functional.

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Re: Head lamp mounts
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2021, 08:56:01 AM »
Sorry, yes of course. 550 1977 F2.
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Re: Head lamp mounts
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2021, 11:40:05 AM »
Sorry Oddjob. I meant replacement non standard items.
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Re: Head lamp mounts
« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2021, 06:03:14 PM »
How badly are they sawn off? could the ears be cleaned up and some bolt on indicator stems be fitted in place, hiding the fact the originals are missing?
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Tom
'73 CB550 with CB500 engine café racer
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'78 CB550 with sidecar
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Re: Head lamp mounts
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2021, 06:05:53 PM »
 I intend to repair them with new tube and rechrome, but that will take time I’m afraid.

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Re: Head lamp mounts
« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2021, 08:43:28 PM »
Theres tons of aftermarket options, avoid the cheaper chrome plates type from busters or m&p, better ones have anti vibration rubber mounts built in. The cheap ones keep coming loose and rattle around resulting in the need to keep adjusting the headlight if riding at night.
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Got a 500/4 with rust and a sidecar and loadsa bits. nice and original and been round the clock

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Re: Head lamp mounts
« Reply #6 on: April 01, 2021, 11:27:39 AM »
Thanks Matt. That’s the problem...too many to chose from :-\. Was hoping somebody on the forum had a successful recommendation.

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Re: Head lamp mounts
« Reply #7 on: April 02, 2021, 07:37:25 AM »
Will do, cheers.
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Re: Head lamp mounts
« Reply #8 on: April 02, 2021, 09:40:21 AM »
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'62 CB77 Sprinter
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'78 CB550 with sidecar
'80 Z50R
And a load of old Yamaha 1100's

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Re: Head lamp mounts
« Reply #9 on: April 02, 2021, 11:51:14 AM »
Cheers Oddjob.

Bought and will report.
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Re: Head lamp mounts
« Reply #10 on: April 10, 2021, 01:30:03 PM »
Mmmmm. Might want to think twice before ordering these. Even with the “35mm” spacers fitted and clamped up hard they are free to rotate. And one of the camps won’t pinch up as the drilling’s are too shallow. I can see A trip down to the plumbers for some pvc down pipe and yet another bodge solution.
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Re: Head lamp mounts
« Reply #11 on: April 29, 2021, 08:31:50 PM »
Some moto guzzi could look good there are in 35 mm
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Re: Head lamp mounts
« Reply #12 on: April 30, 2021, 09:04:16 AM »
Cheers Murdock. Actually got two items from DS last week. One brand new at an eye watering cost shipped from the states and a second one described as slightly rusty. Unfortunately this one was also cracked (easy to miss to be fair) and the new one has a nasty chip in the chrome right on my eyeline. Unfortunately I’ll be returning both and resorting to my original plan.

I’ll repair them myself: de-rust, chrome strip and then try to find a caroming service  at a reasonable price.
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Re: Head lamp mounts
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Re: Head lamp mounts
« Reply #14 on: May 03, 2021, 02:43:16 PM »
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