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Title: Custom Headlamp Brackets
Post by: rainmanshaun on 17.10. 2009 15:48

I am trying to fit a 7" chrome headlamp to my 1955 A10 plunger bobber as I don't like the little one the previous owner fitted. I still have the original fork shrouds fitted but no Headlamp Nacelle so was wondering if anyone manufactures a set of custom brackets that would fit to the bottom yoke clamp bolts and the holes in the top of the top yoke?? *sad2*

Title: Re: Custom Headlamp Brackets
Post by: Goldy on 17.10. 2009 17:28

There are some on ebay at the moment. The John Tickle type, which is usually preferred ebay item 270468589747 or the modern type ebay item 350261791018. I bought some John Tickle ones and got them re chromed.

Title: Re: Custom Headlamp Brackets
Post by: rainmanshaun on 17.10. 2009 19:14

Ah yes I had considered that type but it would mean leaving off the fork shrouds which I would like to leave on.....

Title: Re: Custom Headlamp Brackets
Post by: muskrat on 17.10. 2009 20:31

G'day Rainmanshaun, look at this one 310174130469 you will need #9 as well to cover springs. Looks good if your stanchions are hard chromed, if not paint them. I used a set of alloy brackets of a riceburner.
Cheers

Title: Re: Custom Headlamp Brackets
Post by: rainmanshaun on 18.10. 2009 09:02

Hi there Muskrat - thanks looks promising can't quite work out how it all goes together tho' !! The cafe racer looks the business I must say. I have now adapted two of the stainless steel brackets that were made up for the small headlamp fitted to the bike when I bought it:http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt27/rainmanshaun/DSCF0752.jpg

Its a bit springy but OK for now ! ;)

Title: Re: Custom Headlamp Brackets
Post by: rainmanshaun on 20.10. 2009 19:22

Mmmm in fact VERY springy after the test run!! I think that I will be making up some top stays when I can get hold of some stainless steel strip *conf*