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General Discussion / Re: Europe headlight for Le Mans MK1?

« Last post by Dukedesmo on Today at 03:20:17 AM »

Depends how keen you are on originality? But when I fitted an LM1 fairing to my LM2, I was struggling to find an original headlight but I had a spare Ducati Monster headlight in the workshop.


It is a little larger so I had to cut the fairing hole bigger to fit and it had a chrome bezel which I powder coated but it turned out nice and I quite like the look of the larger light plus, being a newer design it is likely a better light?


Other than cutting the fairing it all fits nicely.


 


'Naked';

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General Discussion / Re: Europe headlight for Le Mans MK1?

« Last post by Paul_Tim on Today at 02:14:37 AM »

Have you tried these guys   https://rebootspares.com/index.html

Another option might be Gutsibits in the UK

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General Discussion / Re: OKIE NAR Oct. 10? - 13

« Last post by Shorty on October 08, 2024, 09:44:54 PM »

Hey Shorty, are you bringing the espresso machine again?

Nope. Traveling lighter this year.

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General Discussion / Re: Europe headlight for Le Mans MK1?

« Last post by Antietam Classic Cycle on October 08, 2024, 07:06:04 PM »

Thanks to a tip from Charley, a V50/65 headlight will work though it has chrome trim but it is significantly less money than a Euro LMI headlight if you can find one. One of these days I need to have the trim powder coated.

The V50 III has a black rim, I'm not sure about the V50 and V50 II.

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General Discussion / Re: Europe headlight for Le Mans MK1?

« Last post by wicks on October 08, 2024, 04:56:26 PM »

Confirmed in my owner's manual, the original in the rest of the world was an Aprilia unit.

Aprilia part number would be very useful...

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General Discussion / Re: Europe headlight for Le Mans MK1?

« Last post by PeteS on October 08, 2024, 04:40:29 PM »

Thanks to a tip from Charley, a V50/65 headlight will work though it has chrome trim but it is significantly less money than a Euro LMI headlight if you can find one. One of these days I need to have the trim powder coated.

Powder coating is an option but a self etching primer and automotive quality rattle can like SEM urethane is nearly as durable. At least as durable as the paint on the fairing.

Pete

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General Discussion / Re: Solo seat for 2002 Stone

« Last post by kingoffleece on October 08, 2024, 04:39:38 PM »

Send it to Sargent or Seth Laam for a rebuild

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General Discussion / Re: Hit and miss

« Last post by bigbikerrick on October 08, 2024, 04:11:48 PM »

Those switches are a nightmare to deal with. On my Convert, I gave up,and installed late model aftermarket switches,and never looked back.
Rick.

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General Discussion / Re: Europe headlight for Le Mans MK1?

« Last post by wicks on October 08, 2024, 04:01:59 PM »

Oh that's not bad is it. Just found this, I think I'm reading "APRILIA" on this headlight... if anyone has a clue the original headlight part number(s) that could prove very handy...

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General Discussion / Re: Solo seat for 2002 Stone

« Last post by bigbikerrick on October 08, 2024, 03:51:18 PM »

Corbin makes a nice solo saddle for your bike.
Rick.