Headlamp spacer dimensions (2013)

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Old Bloke

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Could someone please tell me what thickness the Headlamp spacers are on the Mk2 850 roadster model?

These would be the spacers shown in the 850 parts list, item no.4 in group 30 "headlights", part number 062035.

Thank you :)

Peter
 
Mine are oem and measure 5/8" long. Could LAB be wrong for once?
Jaydee
 
jaydee75 said:
Mine are oem and measure 5/8" long. Could LAB be wrong for once?
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Well, two 5/8" spacers would visibly splay the headlamp bracket ears, the spacers fitted to my MkIII are certainly rather less than 5/8" and the ears are parallel.

http://stainlessbits.com/link12a.html
06-2035 SPACER N/A 7/16"x13/16"x7/16" HEADLAMP
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http://www.vintage-motorcycle.com/index ... 35&limit=0
Headlamp spacer dimensions (2013)

Headlamp spacer dimensions (2013)
 
L.A.B. said:
Well, two 5/8" spacers would visibly splay the headlamp bracket ears, the spacers fitted to my MkIII are certainly rather less than 5/8" and the ears are parallel.
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We're not talking MKIII here.
Again, you MKIII people need your own forum.
The hole is 7/16, spacer is 5/8 wide.
Come on LAB, almost everybody knows that.

That being said, mine measure 7/16" wide.
 
pvisseriii said:
The hole is 7/16, spacer is 5/8 wide.
Come on LAB, almost everybody knows that.
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I'm glad to be in the almost category then. :) In my opinion two 5/8" spacers would force the headlamp ears into an unnatural splayed-out position and as I said, the spacers on my MkIII are certainly not that wide.
 
L.A.B. said:
pvisseriii said:
The hole is 7/16, spacer is 5/8 wide.
Come on LAB, almost everybody knows that.
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I'm glad to be in the almost category then. :) In my opinion two 5/8" spacers would force the headlamp ears into an unnatural splayed-out position and as I said, the spacers on my MkIII are certainly not that wide.
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Ya, I edited my post to reflect that mine are also 7/16. Ain't that the shits.
 
jaydee75 said:
Mine are oem and measure 5/8" long. Could LAB be wrong for once?
Jaydee
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While anything is possible, don't bet against L.A.B. with anything you are not willing to lose.

That said, Mark III's do need their own forum. They tend to be a snooty bunch.
 
L.A.B. said:
pvisseriii said:
The hole is 7/16, spacer is 5/8 wide.
Come on LAB, almost everybody knows that.
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I'm glad to be in the almost category then. :) In my opinion two 5/8" spacers would force the headlamp ears into an unnatural splayed-out position and as I said, the spacers on my MkIII are certainly not that wide.
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No points here then LAB
LOL
JohnT
 
I used some shaft collars for a while. Super cheap and you just put the grub screw to the bottom.


Then I got the real ones. No idea what size... :mrgreen:
 
I'll start at 5/8 and work my way down then, I'll stop once my ears are parallell (ouch). :D
 
Started with 5/8 thickness spacers, and the Ears were definitely splayed outwards. Once turned down to 7/16 they look parallel, or very very slightly toed in, which looks about right aesthetically. As always thanks again for all the input, which will help any other poor souls looking to make their own spacers :)
 
Old Bloke said:
Started with 5/8 thickness spacers, and the Ears were definitely splayed outwards. Once turned down to 7/16 they look parallel, or very very slightly toed in, which looks about right aesthetically. As always thanks again for all the input, which will help any other poor souls looking to make their own spacers :)
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LAB is right then! :shock:
I will have to eat my post now!
No offence intended LAB :D
JohnT
 
But mine are still 5/8". Do you think the factory made both sizes?
Jaydee
 
Maybe they did, you wouldn't bet money on them being consistent would you! The other possibility is that the headlamp shells are different type/width?
 
Or, what about the ears being mounted in different position on the tube. Mine aren't original, they are RGM stainless ones?
 
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