Better Taillight reclacement for 850 Commando

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Mark Cigainero

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• Mar 9, 2011

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I was trying to get some ideas on a better sleeker looking tailight replacement for an 850 commando using the stock seat on a 1974. I was hoping to find one that will mount right on without modifying the fender or drilling it. Anyone got any ideas????

 

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pelican

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• Mar 9, 2011

• #2

the old britts one is the only one that fits straight on that I know of. Other kinds you bolt on or mount off to the side like the kind I have for sale in the sale section.

 

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prmurat

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• Mar 9, 2011

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This is the Old Brits I have on mine: http://www.oldbritts.com/17_100030.html

Philippe

 

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shrugger

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A single hole needs to be ovaled a wee bit. It's not one you'd notice though, should you put the original back on.
There really is no other choice without performing major surgery or side mounting.

 

Hobot

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There is a molded streamlined almost universal fit for Brit Iron tail light assemblly I see in vendor catalogs, look trick and is way more robust that factory scab on after thought light. I'd check with Fred at Old Brits Cycle for this.

 

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caddy chris

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• Mar 9, 2011

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Old britts tail lights wont be available till end of month due to casting flaws in last batch. Need to get on backorder list if you want one.

 

Hobot

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I don't think its unqiue to Old Brits so if can't wait might go down the long list of BI vendors to see if they have similar, with or w/o the casting flaws. LED guts are an upgrade to view too.

 

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caddy chris

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Seen similar but need to be notched for rear hoop. I'll look around, I need one like yesterday.

 

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pelican

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the one without the notch you're thinking of is a Bates. They're on ebay all the time

 

rvich

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• Mar 9, 2011

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FWIW-
It is pretty simple for a TIG welder to plug the holes in a stainless fender and polish it back so you wouldn't know they are there. If you plan to paint the fender as many do these days it is even easier.

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tpeever

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You may be able to find a NOS Bates assembly on eBay. I think these can be fitted with minimal mods. The Old Britts casting seems to be based on the original Bates housing as far as I can tell