Headlamp

[panhead]

This is the headlamp on the 750 GT as bought. As far as I can find out this is not the original one, but I'll use it.
Am I correct that the green light is for neutral and the red light is for the generator? Where is the blue light for?

 

[The Sock]

Main beam?

 

[Laverdalothar]

High beam?

 

[panhead]

That sounds logical

 

[Eurocycleguy]

Yup High beam

 

[panhead]

Well, it's not connected

 

[Paul Marx]

Would be high beam
That's a mess.
Paul

 

[PeterJansens]

Looks "english" to me, triumph maybe?

 

[panhead]

Now the green indicator is for the generator and the red indicator does nothing.
Enough to do.

 

[sfcpiet]

Sorry, but the whole bike seems to be a right mess. Sure, anybody can mod his/her bike as they see fit, but that looks like a very half-arsed attempt to me. If any enjoyment is to be expected from the bike, the only proper thing to do would be tear it down and start from scratch. As it is, it looks like it would limp from one break-down to the next.

The headlight is a Lucas unit similar to those fitted to the final BSAs and Triumphs of the early 70's.

piet

 

[panhead]

You are probably right, but I see it more as a 'rolling restoration'. In that way I hope I can enjoy it while improving it.

 

[Tree Hugger]

Blue is for Exterminate! Exterminate!

 

[paulincayman]

These are the original Lucas warning lights as fitted to Triumph and Norton, they would look more period correct, almost flush fit. The original Lucas on off light switches for are also available from Andover Norton and plenty others too. Search 750 Commando

Andover Norton - WARNING LIGHT LENS RED for COMMANDO 750/850 but not 850Mk3 (does not include bulbholder) (54363454)(06.6424) - 99.1208

WARNING LIGHT LENS RED for COMMANDO 750/850 but not 850Mk3 (does not include bulbholder) (54363454)(06.6424)

andover-norton.co.uk

BTW the retaining screw in the headlamp bezel should be on the underside, you might have to reinstall your headlamp lens if you flip it.

 

[panhead]

Thank you, good advise. I'll check the retaining screw also.

 

[The Sock]

BTW the retaining screw in the headlamp bezel should be on the underside, you might have to reinstall your headlamp lens if you flip it.

Gonna make seeing the warning lights tricky.

 

[panhead]

I think so:

 

[panhead]

That's a mess.

Yes. Anybody has a correct headlight for sale (or knows where to get)?