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I changed to a Grimeca Master Cylinder last year but was never happy with the fit of the switchgear or the tightness of the M/C on the handlebars.
With a bit of bench grinding on the switchgear it all fitted well.
That's when the headlight problems started.
The low beam would not turn on. The high-beam flash would work - as did the horn.
Suspecting a blown headlight bulb I attempted to change for a new one. This is where I learned about H4 55W bulbs - which of course don't fit. They have flanges that stick out and no way will fit in a Lucas reflector unit. The existing headlight bulb had been tailored to fit - looks like previous owner had filed a car bulb to fit.
I used tin snips to modify the new bulb and get it to fit.
Of course the bulb was not the problem - it was the switchgear. Not sure if it was over tight or to loose.
There is something to be said for sticking to the standard kit.
At this stage the score is Norton = 1, TT = 0.
NB. There was a 'blue' Halogen 55/60W unit for sale (with the extended flanges). Has anyone used these?
With a bit of bench grinding on the switchgear it all fitted well.
That's when the headlight problems started.
The low beam would not turn on. The high-beam flash would work - as did the horn.
Suspecting a blown headlight bulb I attempted to change for a new one. This is where I learned about H4 55W bulbs - which of course don't fit. They have flanges that stick out and no way will fit in a Lucas reflector unit. The existing headlight bulb had been tailored to fit - looks like previous owner had filed a car bulb to fit.
I used tin snips to modify the new bulb and get it to fit.
Of course the bulb was not the problem - it was the switchgear. Not sure if it was over tight or to loose.
There is something to be said for sticking to the standard kit.
At this stage the score is Norton = 1, TT = 0.
NB. There was a 'blue' Halogen 55/60W unit for sale (with the extended flanges). Has anyone used these?