750SF indicator switch

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OTR002

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I'm fitting indicators to my 750SF and have been pondering what to use as a switch. Currently, I have a starter switch only on the right and High/Low and Horn on the left.

I was looking at this style as it would replace the starter switch and add the indicators plus a kill switch. Unfortunately, the only one I can find is listed as an LHS switch.

Has anyone had any experience with these, and are there RHS versions available? Or can the base be turned around to allow it to be mounted on the RHS?

Or what has everyone else fitted that look period?

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I would just replace the left switch with one like in the picture. Blinker switches are always mounted on the left for convenience. Bloody expensive for one of those simple switches, older and dearer antique I guess.
 
Starter switch is fine like that, wires should run inside of the bars.
Shop around. CEV switches are crap, plentiful and cheap.
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Handlebar switch CEV left

Functions: lights (3 static positions), horn and flashing: without cables. OEM part number Moto Guzzi: GU12746001, GU14746020. Dimensions: fixing screws: distance 38mm
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Handlebar switch CEV left OEM Replica

Functions: lights (3 static positions), horn and flashing: cables included.
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Commodo universel 3 position chromé - Pièces Electrique sur La Bécanerie

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COMMUTATEUR DE CLIGNOTANT UNIVERSEL, CHROME

Acheter COMMUTATEUR DE CLIGNOTANT UNIVERSEL, CHROME à petit prix chez Louis. Grandes marques ✓ Large choix ✓ Aucun risque ✓ Paiement sécurisé ✓ Droit de restitution de 2 ans ✓ Renvoi gratuit ✓
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Ebay will turn up period crap rather than replica crap if you insist.
No need to pay more than €30.
Paul
 
The OE CEV stuff is as good as it came for the period. Simple, but made from decent materials.

Repro stuff is crap. The plastic base tends to melt away as the wires are soldered to the terminals, you need an extremely hot iron and need to be quick. A spray of water to cool off the solder quickly would also be helpful.

piet
 
I loved my LUCAS Bar switches on my 70 SF - Straight power NO Relays - Easy to disable and clean - Last forever - But I did fuse them.

Do Not loose the Bolts as they are about impossible to replace.

Only way to destroy them if you crash ;o)

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OOP's That a 900K - Right ?

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I have never used a more convienient Throttle/Brake nor handle bar consel then them old OLD LUCAS Bar Controls used in early British (Eg: 250 Triumph Trophy) and Italian Bikes - Love them Old Lucas Controls along with a Tommaselli Throttle - Easy thumbs ON - Which my 70 750 SF came with along with Velocity Cones and 32 Square Slide Delloto VHB's ;o)

Bought her NEW for $1600 back then - Plus at least another $2500 just to hold on to her for 45 years - Sold her for$8,500 a few years ago to an asserted enthusiasts - I'm TOO OLD to ride any more.

Who says Handle Bars have to be chromed - She's a Warrior and I straighten them out a few times - Had a chrome spare but never bothered - Plus the original 750 Honda Bars were bent to perfection ;o)

IMPORTANT NOTE About Early SF Wiring:
I EMPHASIZE is that you ground the Starter Relay through the Neutral switch located in the Bottom of the transmission so as NOT to accidentally engage the starter when in gear so that the starter only engages in neutral. Early SF's that have no Clutch Lever starter disengagement and you risk engaging and DESTROYING the Starter with the motor running especially at Hi-RPM. Do Not count on the Starter Clutch to save the starter.
 
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Laverda SF said:
Do Not lose the (Lucas) Bolts as they are about impossible to replace.
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Yes, beware of Lucas threads. They may not be what you expect.

A couple of years ago I refurbished some old Lucas switches for a mate who was into old British cars.
I had to replace a couple of missing screws from one switch. I forget what the exact thread diameter and pitch were, but they were around 3mm diameter with quite a fine thread. I figured they'd be a run of the mill 1/8" BSF, UNF 6-40 or something similar, but do you think I could find a matching thread on any thread table? No way. I came to the conclusion that Lucas either invented their own threads or used some obscure thread that's no longer made.
 
Dellortoman said:
Yes, beware of Lucas threads. They may not be what you expect.

A couple of years ago I refurbished some old Lucas switches for a mate who was into old British cars.
I had to replace a couple of missing screws from one switch. I forget what the exact thread diameter and pitch were, but they were around 3mm diameter with quite a fine thread. I figured they'd be a run of the mill 1/8" BSF, UNF 6-40 or something similar, but do you think I could find a matching thread on any thread table? No way. I came to the conclusion that Lucas either invented their own threads or used some obscure thread that's no longer made.
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I have found that most treads on Nortons are BS/Withworth but on the original tail light couple of the screws were bicycle threads.
Went to the local bike shop which had the correct screws. Guess Lucas had their own agenda.
HTH
 
Gerald said:
Here's an option, often seen on old Guzzi.

Gerald
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Fitted one of these to the Chott to keep the TÜV man happy, it matches the OE dip/horn switch nicely. They insist on indicators on bikes of that period, choice of switchgear is up to the owner... so, more to keep me happy.

Beware, repros are also often branded "CEV", my first attempt at soldering had it land in the trash. Pretty costly lesson, even these are not exactly a bargain. Keep the internals well lubed and they'll work quite OK.

Available from classic Guzzi suppliers.

piet
 
Do whatever you want to do with a Breganzie - They where the FIRST Hands On Cafe Race Bike offered to the Public.

British Triumph and Norton failed, not even BMW could challenge a Breganzie until 1984 coming of the Suzuki GWX 1100 Kantana in 1984.

Yes a Breganzie is an OLD BIKE but she's FAST and demands attention on your Wife's Kitchen Table.

Trust you can build Kitchen tables - LOL
 
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Lucas thread is 2BA, electrical thread. Pre 1975 ADR in Australia, you don't need blinkers. Keep the bastards guessing I say, my SF2, 3C and 3CL don't have blinkers. Still waiting for a highway dog to give me a ticket for a "slovenly hand signal", it's still in the book and still an offence....
 
martymoose said:
Lucas thread is 2BA, electrical thread. Pre 1975 ADR in Australia, you don't need blinkers. Keep the bastards guessing I say, my SF2, 3C and 3CL don't have blinkers. Still waiting for a highway dog to give me a ticket for a "slovenly hand signal", it's still in the book and still an offence....
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Same here. I've taken the indicators off the SF2 and 3C.
And put some on Corinne's 500, she insisted.
I love my Falcone for hand signals, there's no return spring on the throttle. Great for turning right.
Paul
 
My 1974 3C came without blinkers, rode it for years like that.. But eventually the survival reflex kicked in, installed indicators as the wiring was there already. Many modern motorists will not expect or comprehend hand signals.

bazzee
 
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