I need a new headlamp glass and reflector, for my 1955 AJS 18S the part number is 553925 (or 553948 for Europe)
The glass is broken and the reflector has molten bulb holder plastic on it
I don't know where I'll be riding next (i.e. left or right side) so I'm thinking I'll get both
So couple of questions:
1) What should I be searching for to find a glass/reflector that will fit (i.e. just 7" or are there other aspects)
2) What are good sources for new and old
3) If possible I would also like to switch to LED or at least have the options
Advice on new headlamp glass/reflector
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Advice on new headlamp glass/reflector
1954 AJS 18S Cyprus export (frame decode says 1954 but many components match a 1955).
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Re: Advice on new headlamp glass/reflector
Have you considered getting a 7" H4 headlamp? That would give you a wider choice of bulb, halogen or LED. Take a look at http://www.norbsa02.freeuk.com/ for ideas.
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Re: Advice on new headlamp glass/reflector
Thankyou for the steer, I've just emailed himMalcW wrote:Have you considered getting a 7" H4 headlamp? That would give you a wider choice of bulb, halogen or LED. Take a look at http://www.norbsa02.freeuk.com/ for ideas.
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1954 AJS 18S Cyprus export (frame decode says 1954 but many components match a 1955).
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Re: Advice on new headlamp glass/reflector
LED's all the way for me
http://www.dynamoregulatorconversions.c ... ds-etc.php
I got a Lucas MU 42 replica off fleabay. Don't know what yours is but I'm not exactly the bloke to see for conforming to originality.
http://www.dynamoregulatorconversions.c ... ds-etc.php
I got a Lucas MU 42 replica off fleabay. Don't know what yours is but I'm not exactly the bloke to see for conforming to originality.
Hail Joe Lucas ............ Prince of Darkness!
All my bikes are original........ to me!
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All my bikes are original........ to me!
"Creativity is your intelligence having fun" Albert Einstein
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Re: Advice on new headlamp glass/reflector
The club stock a 7" halogen upgrade light unit, for LED lamps I'e found the best lamps are those from www.dynamoregulatorconversions.com , the best regulators are the DVR2 from www.dynamoregulators.com subtle difference but different companies.