Headlamp Shell Alterations

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Andy51
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Headlamp Shell Alterations

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Hi All, this winter I am going 12v/LED on my '54 18S. I already have indicators, but no repeater in the headlamp shell to see when they are switched on. I have 3 options: fit a repeater light on a bracket to one side of the headlamp (easiest but least tidiest); drill the headlamp shell (and damage an original part - I like to make changes reversible with a spanner!); buy a new headlamp shell and drill away (most expensive option but no risk except to wallet). Has anyone done this? Club spares do one @ around £33, is quality ok? Best way to measure and drill thin sheet metal? Your thoughts welcome, Andy
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Hi Andy, a bit of sideways thinking here, legally you don't need a repeater (idiot light) if you can see one of the indicators when sitting normally on the bike.
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Harry44 wrote:Hi Andy, a bit of sideways thinking here, legally you don't need a repeater (idiot light) if you can see one of the indicators when sitting normally on the bike.
I would be thinking the same. Do I really need to fiddle fitting something else to go wrong.
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Fit a buzzer instead. Mine's in the indicator relay, or you can fit a seperate buzzer.
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dave16mct wrote:Fit a buzzer instead. Mine's in the indicator relay, or you can fit a seperate buzzer.
Dave.
Half of us are deaf Dave, I can't hear the buzzer in my car, can only just hear the buzzer when trailer is attached. ( I think that operates a different buzzer ) I would not hear a buzzer on my bike wearing crash helmet or not. But I would be able to see the indicator working. Which I cannot see in a car. So do need an indicator warning light in the car.
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I have a great anxiety about leaving the 'Left' indicator on and a car puling out in front of me from a side road. I'm fitting one of these to the 'Mutchless' (12v) for less than a fiver. It can be fitted anywhere and it's so loud that I have to put tape over the front to quieten it down. (The buzzer is about the diameter of a 2p coin).
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOTORBIKE-IND ... 2749.l2649
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Andy, there are a number of self cancelling options for motorcycles including this one and some on eBay. Not sure if voltage might be a factor though.

https://www.safer-turn.com/
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