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11-30-2012, 09:13 PM
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"Dual Headlamps" on a Bonnie?
Hey, been sitting here going through the forum and I've been wondering if anyone has ever put the dual headlight set up seen on the S3's on a bonnie? Just wondering if it's been done before and how it would look.
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11-30-2012, 09:17 PM
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Even though I am not keen on the idea, I think it would be an interested experiment. Time to fire up the photoshop. 
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11-30-2012, 10:57 PM
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I have seen one over near Adelaide. The owner is on this forum, phil1100 I think. He has also done some serious engine work and playing with 6 speed gbox. The thing looked very cool indeed.
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11-30-2012, 11:16 PM
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As one of those who thinks Triumph went horribly wrong when they changed the S3 headlights from round to whatevertheyarenow, I can't say I've ever considered the idea of dual lights on a Bonnie and I'm not sure it would work.
That said, I fully encourage you to give it a go and post up the results. Color me interested.
Worst case, it's just a bolt on and you can always go back.
Certainly can't be as bad as the ape hanger equipped Thruxton. <shudder> That thing still gives me chills.
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11-30-2012, 11:43 PM
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found this mockup in a older post
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12-01-2012, 01:21 AM
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Not bad
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Originally Posted by phire
found this mockup in a older post
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Oooh, thanks for the pic...to be honest I really dig the look. Think I'll look into this to see if it can be a bolt on thing (as suggested above) over the coming months.
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12-01-2012, 01:25 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by zelatore
As one of those who thinks Triumph went horribly wrong when they changed the S3 headlights from round to whatevertheyarenow, I can't say I've ever considered the idea of dual lights on a Bonnie and I'm not sure it would work.
That said, I fully encourage you to give it a go and post up the results. Color me interested.
Worst case, it's just a bolt on and you can always go back.
Certainly can't be as bad as the ape hanger equipped Thruxton. <shudder> That thing still gives me chills.
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Had to look up the ape hangers.... were it on any other bike, I'd think I'd appreciate it more. However, reminds me of a time I saw guy riding a bicycle with bars similar to this, and in his leather gear. Good Laugh there.
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12-03-2012, 05:12 PM
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12-03-2012, 08:39 PM
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Interesting look that.
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12-03-2012, 09:33 PM
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Check out this prior thread: http://www.triumphrat.net/twins-tech...ed-triple.html Have a look at Phil-1100 info. That is the bike I saw over in the Adelaide Hills.
Simmo
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