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Anyone know what this tail light is off of?
« on: August 26, 2010, 12:03:31 am »
I found a pic of this tail light last night and contacted the owner but he can't remember for the life of him what he got it off of.  I think it would be perfect for my bike any ideas?
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I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: Anyone know what this tail light is off of?
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2010, 02:15:40 am »
damn your good terry... lol   I like this one the originals just look so out of place to me... I tried one off a goldwing but its a bit awkward.... IE way to big.
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« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2010, 02:19:29 am »
No worries mate, I might buy one too! Cheers, Terry. ;D
I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: Anyone know what this tail light is off of?
« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2010, 07:00:54 am »
LUCAS!!!

That's it.
I just could not recall what that style is called.

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Re: Anyone know what this tail light is off of?
« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2010, 07:09:49 pm »
Looks gooood!!!
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Re: Anyone know what this tail light is off of?
« Reply #6 on: August 26, 2010, 07:21:38 pm »
being lucas, it might not go for long, cut out due to vibration, drizzle, sunshine, darkness, or many other reasons. might have to look into one of those myself.
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Re: Anyone know what this tail light is off of?
« Reply #7 on: August 26, 2010, 09:23:00 pm »
I put one on my bike but modded it a bit to accomodate the indicators.



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Re: Anyone know what this tail light is off of?
« Reply #8 on: August 26, 2010, 09:25:40 pm »
So who do you think you are decrying St Joseph Lucas Prince of Darkness and his intermittent electron system
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Re: Anyone know what this tail light is off of?
« Reply #9 on: August 26, 2010, 09:43:35 pm »
They are a near bolt on for a 78K, don't know of other year fender holes ;)
Smooths out the back end some.

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Re: Anyone know what this tail light is off of?
« Reply #10 on: August 26, 2010, 10:27:02 pm »
LUCAS!!!

That's it.
I just could not recall what that style is called.

Ah ha and its confirmed ty grumpy.  I am gonna get that when I get my cafe seat and euro super bars I think.  Although these tales of electrical gremlins might make me resolder connections lol

and I agree it does smooth out the look a bit.
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« Reply #11 on: August 26, 2010, 11:50:17 pm »
So who do you think you are decrying St Joseph Lucas Prince of Darkness and his intermittent electron system

What was that old riddle again Bryan? Oh yeah, "Why do Poms (Brits) drink their beer warm? Because Lucas makes their refrigerators"! ;D
I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: Anyone know what this tail light is off of?
« Reply #12 on: August 27, 2010, 10:19:51 am »
Its why old Brits dont have regulators, just Rectum Friers under the seat
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Re: Anyone know what this tail light is off of?
« Reply #13 on: August 27, 2010, 11:36:56 am »
I put one of those on momma's ride.  See pic in sig.
I don't have a motorcycle, sold it ('85 Yamaha Venture Royale).  Haven't had a CB750 for over 40 years.

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« Reply #14 on: August 27, 2010, 08:22:26 pm »
I put one of those on momma's ride.  See pic in sig.

Your momma rides a CB750 mate? Damn, I think she can beat my momma! ;D
I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: Anyone know what this tail light is off of?
« Reply #18 on: August 28, 2010, 02:05:46 am »
Yea I know Terry lol.  But is his rear fender gloss black?... wait crap now he knows...  :o
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« Reply #19 on: August 28, 2010, 02:17:10 am »
Ha ha, that cracked me up! ;D
I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: Anyone know what this tail light is off of?
« Reply #20 on: August 28, 2010, 08:15:10 am »
 Well they are definitely not new, ben in use on Honda750,  since at least 1970...
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Re: Anyone know what this tail light is off of?
« Reply #21 on: August 28, 2010, 09:33:10 am »
So who do you think you are decrying St Joseph Lucas Prince of Darkness and his intermittent electron system

What was that old riddle again Bryan? Oh yeah, "Why do Poms (Brits) drink their beer warm? Because Lucas makes their refrigerators"! ;D

As any British car guy knows - the only time you have a problem with Lucas electrics, is when the smoke escapes.  Therefore you should always carry a screw driver / 1/2 & 9/16 wrench / duct tape / elastic band (don't ask ::)), and one of these -
http://www3.telus.net/bc_triumph_registry/smoke.htm

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Re: Anyone know what this tail light is off of?
« Reply #22 on: August 28, 2010, 01:47:04 pm »
Shooter

That is really a neat set-up!

TipperT

Your Momma sure has a nice ride!

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« Reply #23 on: August 30, 2010, 08:55:01 am »

TipperT

Your Momma sure has a nice ride!



Thanks!  Well, as long as you were not talking about me, lol.
I don't have a motorcycle, sold it ('85 Yamaha Venture Royale).  Haven't had a CB750 for over 40 years.

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