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Lynx:
I think they look quite cool. American origin I think.

MarkCR750:

--- Quote from: mick on August 24, 2014, 06:48:42 PM ---Just for show aren't they? headlight peaks  ;)

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They were devised in the olden days when people used to ride motorcycles in the dark , it seems incredible to us now but at one time your average Joe would use his motorcycle as a means of everyday (and night) transport, under those circumstances the peak was actually quite useful in keeping headlight glare out of the riders eyes, but now of course they are indeed just for show.....motorcycling?, in the dark?, no thanks.........I've got a car!.

MCR:
Spot on (pardon the pun) they were to help give beam direction in old version lamps.
They're not of any real use now, accept to give a certain 'Marmite' appeal, personally I like Marmite.

I've modified and fitted a P700 Tri-Bar headlamp, the peak gives a crescent effect that actually spreads the beam...may stick with it, juries out.

Johnwebley:

--- Quote from: MCR on August 24, 2014, 11:08:42 PM ---Spot on (pardon the pun) they were to help give beam direction in old version lamps.
They're not of any real use now, accept to give a certain 'Marmite' appeal, personally I like Marmite.

I've modified and fitted a P700 Tri-Bar headlamp, the peak gives a crescent effect that actually spreads the beam...may stick with it, juries out.

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I fitted a lucas H4 60-55 ,now a halogen
seems ok,

Lynx:
Bugger! I can't make the meet tomorrow night. I have to baby sit :'(.

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