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paulkgilbert

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• Dec 3, 2015

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I'm looking for the classic Lucas handlebar switch for my 1970 commando, are they available?

 

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I don't think Lucas switchgear was used in 1970.
68 - 70 used the Tricon, made by Wipac: http://www.norvilmotorcycle.co.uk/009104.htm

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Stephen Hill said:

I don't think Lucas switchgear was used in 1970.
68 - 70 used the Tricon, made by Wipac: http://www.norvilmotorcycle.co.uk/009104.htm

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The '68-'70 switch cluster was the Wipac Triconsul.

wipac-triconsul-switch-t22115.html

 

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Thanks L.A.B. My bad. The Tricon had the engine kill for bikes with magnetos.
I don't think the Triconsul is available.
The Ducon is about as close as you are going to get: http://www.norvilmotorcycle.co.uk/011519.htm

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Triconsul switch replicas are readily available and not very expensive. Google is your friend!

 

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Hmmm, on this one Google is not my friend, ducon, tricon replicas yes, NOS Triconsul's for a lot of £ yes, but replica Triconsul's no.

Any links or correct search terms would be appreciated

I did 'Triconsul switch replicas' as a search on google, top result is this thread

 

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I was in the same dilemma.
There are NO replica TRICONSUL switches. (Yet)
I was lucky to find a NOS one.
http://www.accessnorton.com/wipac-triconsul-switch-t22115.html

 

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OK - my bad!

I didn't realise the Tricon was so different from the Triconsul - different colour button and doesn't allow headlamp flashing apparently.

 

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pev said:

I didn't realise the Tricon was so different from the Triconsul - different colour button and doesn't allow headlamp flashing apparently.

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However, it is possible to use the Tricon magneto cut-out button as an ignition cut-out or headlamp flasher with an additional relay.

trispark-kill-switch-t17791.html

 

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paulkgilbert said:

I'm looking for the classic Lucas handlebar switch for my 1970 commando, are they available?

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It would seem from your recent post on the NOC forum that you weren't actually asking about the Triconsul switch at all, but about fitting later Lucas switches to your 1970 model, if so, which particular type, '71-'72, '73-'74, or '75-on 850 MkIII type?