Triumphrat

6t · 12-13-2012, 12:52 PM

Like D9 says, ROB has it nailed, I'm thinking it's a BSA B40 or similar shell. The Communist BMW clone buckets are longer which wouldn't look right on your 'cycle, but they do have room for a speedo and a tach.

Forchetto · 12-13-2012, 01:02 PM

My all-time instrument-in-headlight shell layout has to be the one fitted to the Honda CB72/77 Superhawk:

hapajin · 12-13-2012, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Forchetto

My all-time instrument-in-headlight shell layout has to be the one fitted to the Honda CB72/77 Superhawk:

I like that one, too...the tach/speedo combination is perfect!

beemerrich · 12-13-2012, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Forchetto

My all-time instrument-in-headlight shell layout has to be the one fitted to the /5 BMWs:

http://velobanjogent.blogspot.com/20...ents-twin.html

I couldn't agree more.

Regards,

--Rich

6t · 12-13-2012, 03:31 PM

Suzuki had a similar set up, I looked at it but the tach was mechanical operation, I'm pretty sure that the speedo would have been the correct ratio though.

The Bullitt · 12-13-2012, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Forchetto

My all-time instrument-in-headlight shell layout has to be the one fitted to the Honda CB72/77 Superhawk

Looks beautiful! How complicated would it be to connect those gauges with a modern Bonnie/Thrux?

D9 · 12-13-2012, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Forchetto

My all-time instrument-in-headlight shell layout has to be the one fitted to the Honda CB72/77 Superhawk:

indeed... one of the best.

Also worthy... from a '66 Suzuki X6

D9 · 12-13-2012, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bullitt

Thanks D9. Surprised you haven't made a solution yourself yet.

Bullitt... considered it... but this is one of those things where it's just too cool to see all the DIY solutions... and all the historical examples too

Johnnystriple · 12-13-2012, 06:21 PM

I like the look but I wouldn't be able to see it with my sleeping bag strapped on top of my head light.