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Oddjob:
Ok some pics.

The rechromed right hand ear. Chrome is difficult to photograph, the camera has a tendency to pick up things that aren't really visible to the naked eye. This first pic for instance looks like there are some pits on the chrome but I can't see any. Not cleaned these BTW so excuse finger prints etc



And the back, I thought it was on the back of the tube but in actual fact it's where the ear is welded to the tube. That would be basically invisible on the bike.



And the pair off my bike. Right hand one first. Front and back. Where the ear joins the tube was painted with zinc paint as that's an area which rusts, in case you were wondering.





Left hand one.

Bookmark1:
Bloody hell Oddjob, they are in excellent condition as far as I can tell from those photos. If you want to part with a pair please message me and hopefully we could sort something out.

Oddjob:
Which pair interests you the most. The first pair would be one NOS L/H ear and the rechromed R/H ear £200 or the pair off my bike £150. Both include p&p.

Oddjob:
Just checking but are the indicator stems long (about 3 inches) tapered a little with male threaded ends?

Bookmark1:
That sounds about right but I haven’t managed to get the old stems out yet. They are currently sitting in the garage soaked in WD40 so I’m going to have another go at them tomorrow - I may have to apply a bit of heat.
In answer to your previous question I would be happy to take the used pair off your hands at the price mentioned. I think these will be more in keeping with the rest of the rebuild as I am trying to use as many of the original parts as possible to have a ‘sympathetic’ restoration.

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