18S Horn Mounting

LoneStar · Post by **LoneStar** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 6:30 am

Okay, probably this is obvious and I'm just being dense to ask - but where does the horn bracket attach on a '54 AJS 18S? My bike came with an Altette replica, having a flat bracket bolted to the left engine plate:

http://www.vincent-hrd.co.uk/images/mount_area.jpg

So that's clear enough, but I'm installing a real Altette and the replica bracket won't fit. The Lucas bracket in the same style is # 700168:

http://www.vincent-hrd.co.uk/images/hor ... raight.jpg

But, the Spares List says the correct bracket is not this, but rather a Lucas # 701686:

http://www.vincent-hrd.co.uk/images/hor ... _angle.jpg

which looks to be an L-shape (and I've seen it referred to as such).

Now, if the original/correct bracket is L-shaped, to which horizontal surface does it bolt to in order to position the horn upright as (I think) it should be?

Cheers,

Dave

Biscuit · Post by **Biscuit** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 9:16 am

There is a right angle bracket that bolts to the engine plate,which in turn carries the bracket you mention.

Look under 'engine plates and bolts' part No's 014194 (long) and 14195 (short) Haven't a clue why there are two sizes.

Between the main bracket and the bracket above there is an arrangement of rubber washers, see horn section in spares list.Edited by - Biscuit on 01 Feb 2007 09:19:11 AM

LoneStar · Post by **LoneStar** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 2:35 am

Ah yes, I see them now lurking in the other area of the spares list. Thanks!