Triumphrat

johnsime · 05-28-2007

Hi gang

Anyone know where I can get the chrome headlamp peak that adds that retro look?

Somewhere in the UK would be good but I don't mind getting it from the USA

Please don't suggest MotoTwin in the UK as they are as good as a chocolate teapot

Thanks

badrufus · 05-28-2007

British Customs in the US is one source
British Customs Headlight Visor

ChrisV · 05-28-2007

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On 2007-05-28 11:51, johnsime wrote:

Please don't suggest MotoTwin in the UK as they are as good as a chocolate teapot

Thanks

Agreed. I enquired by e mail about a £150 seat. They couldn't be bothered to answer.

ntr1972 · 05-28-2007

Sorry, can't get them in Hobart.

badrufus · 05-28-2007

It's too bad about MotoTwin. Before they changed hands they were a decent vendor. A bit high for those of us in the US, but still doable if you really wanted the part. Since the changeover, sounds like they have become pretty hit or miss.

Motley · 05-29-2007

John, try the Yamaha V-Star (Dragstar) headlight visor. It has a star logo engraved on it though.

Geoff · 05-29-2007

Try JC WHITNEY. Its just a standard sized headlite on the bike.
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rmak · 05-29-2007

Do you mean the chrome visor over the headlight? I bought one from Bellacorse.

I have mixed feelings about how it looks on my bike. I'm old enough to remember vintage bikes, and I've never seen one with a visor. A lot of custom cars had them in the 50's and 60's. If I'm wrong on this, someone please let me know.

If I keep it, I'm thinking about getting it powder coated black and having it pin striped or have something unique painted on it. In that way it could be an interesting focal point and less of a non functional add-on.

ChrisV · 05-29-2007

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On 2007-05-29 14:10, rmak wrote:

I have mixed feelings about how it looks on my bike. I'm old enough to remember vintage bikes, and I've never seen one with a visor. A lot of custom cars had them in the 50's and 60's. If I'm wrong on this, someone please let me know.

I certainly remember bikes with headlamp peaks in the late 60's. The ones I remember were smaller and more subtle than the photo shown above which looks IMO too large and clumsy.

Perkey1 · 05-29-2007

Don't get the cheap plastic ones - they don't hold up. We (South Bay Triumph) sell a nice chrome plated metal one for $19.95 - they don't weigh anything, so ups will only be a $6 or $7 to ship. Let me know if you are interested.