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Re: Turn signal/Brakelight bulbs

danc — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:25:12 GMT

This is a great excuse to buy a dremel tool, with all the accesories of course... I just ground my slots in the socket to accept 'merican bulbs. I had to put

Re: Turn signal/Brakelight bulbs

Richard Cook — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:02:04 GMT

Mine were the same diameter but had the locating tangs in different places. Regards, Richard ... From: Alex Sargeant Subject: Re: [the

Re: Turn signal/Brakelight bulbs

Alex Sargeant — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:48:13 GMT

The bike from Shao had bulbs with a smaller diameter base than the 1157. It was easier to clip the wires and replace the sockets than to try to modify the

Re: Turn signal/Brakelight bulbs

Richard Cook — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:56:18 GMT

Considering that there are sockets that all you have to do is bend the tangs slightly to install that seems easier. Regards, Richard ... From: Alex Sargeant

Re: Turn signal/Brakelight bulbs

Alex Sargeant — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:37:49 GMT

My bike from Luke came with 1157 bulbs installed. My bike from Shao had the Chinese bulbs and I had to change out the sockets. Emgo does list the Euro

Re: It passed CHP!

Richard Cook — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:28:33 GMT

Chinese wiring is very interesting, I like the wrap the ground wires around the springs myself. I took today off since I have to work on the train tomorrow and

Re: Turn signal/Brakelight bulbs

Richard Cook — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:25:00 GMT

I had to change the sockets but I just use an 1157. The Chinese ones are not available here. There are a few articles in the Toolbox section on what folks have

Re: 1968 M1M 24P Flathead - Rear brake issue

Richard Cook — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:22:02 GMT

The different size part has mostly been lost. When Changs were copied only one size was offered, possibly this was for military reasons so only one part need

Re: 1968 M1M 24P Flathead - Rear brake issue

danc — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:48:35 GMT

Havent got your email yet Rob, its been almost an hour since your post about it. Could it take longer.....Dan out. ... did not get it. ... of ... you pm ...

Re: 1968 M1M 24P Flathead - Rear brake issue

widowactor — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:54:45 GMT

Richard That is starnge I did not know they had different sized spacers. The one I had that I can not find was much like a washer. I have not seen a set of

Re: 1968 M1M 24P Flathead - Rear brake issue

widowactor — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:52:31 GMT

Thanks Dan! I sent you a PM with my mailing address let me know if you did not get it. Rob

Turn signal/Brakelight bulbs

Ken Fraser — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:42:18 GMT

Does anyone know a good source for bulbs for turn signals and brake lights. I tried my local parts store , but only found 13.5 volt bulbs which did work for

Re: 1968 M1M 24P Flathead - Rear brake issue

danc — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:06:33 GMT

Rob, the inside dia.of the spacer should be .800" and the outside shouldnt be more than 1.000" Just add enough spacer to get the flat of the shoe to contact

Re: 1968 M1M 24P Flathead - Rear brake issue

Richard Cook — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:21:48 GMT

Rob, The spacers used to be available in several sizes and you put one in that aligned things correctly. Try one and see where you are. Regards, Richard ...

Re: It passed CHP!

kphobo — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:04:54 GMT

Be careful when you take it apart. there are a couple of ballbearings that were in mine and when you loosen the small screws on the side they shoot out. Good