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 Post subject: Re: 1974 III H1 500
PostPosted: Sat Aug 31, 2024 2:27 am 

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I found this lovely piece from the UK. sold by Z-POWER Headlamp : H4 (TRIPLES) 170mm (MANY TRIPLES) 23004-kh-376542 HL Item Price: £72.50 = $95.19 USD
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 Post subject: Re: 1974 III H1 500
PostPosted: Mon Sep 02, 2024 5:21 am 

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Are the light bulbs replaceable if they burn out or do one have to buy a new headlight?
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 Post subject: Re: 1974 III H1 500
PostPosted: Mon Sep 02, 2024 6:03 am 
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Pecka wrote:
Are the light bulbs replaceable if they burn out or do one have to buy a new headlight?

Looks like a standard, replaceable H4 light bulb in there!

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 Post subject: Re: 1974 III H1 500
PostPosted: Tue Sep 03, 2024 4:48 am 

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RODH2 wrote:
Pecka wrote:
Are the light bulbs replaceable if they burn out or do one have to buy a new headlight?

Looks like a standard, replaceable H4 light bulb in there!


Is this also the case with original headlights?
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 Post subject: Re: 1974 III H1 500
PostPosted: Tue Sep 03, 2024 6:06 am 
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No, otherwise we would be changing H4 bulbs. :lol: Nothing good about the original headlight, a 'semi-sealed' Stanley one piece unit, best forgotten about. I use a standard auto sealed beam unit and hold it in with 'W' clips, I think Jim mentioned that further up. But then, I can't remember the last time I rode at night! ;)

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 Post subject: Re: 1974 III H1 500
PostPosted: Tue Sep 03, 2024 7:39 am 
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RODH2 wrote:
No, otherwise we would be changing H4 bulbs. :lol: Nothing good about the original headlight, a 'semi-sealed' Stanley one piece unit, best forgotten about. I use a standard auto sealed beam unit and hold it in with 'W' clips, I think Jim mentioned that further up. But then, I can't remember the last time I rode at night! ;)


Is your H2 on the road now? I know I keep asking, but it's been a while since last time. :)

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 Post subject: Re: 1974 III H1 500
PostPosted: Tue Sep 03, 2024 7:30 pm 
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Yes Jim! Had a couple of issues with the ignition side of things..(my error setting things up!). It has a Nev. Lush retard ign. system, which I've just had tested and checked. I'll get some pics. up, soon as. It's a bit stone-age here for that! Stay tuned!

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RODH2 wrote:
Yes Jim! Had a couple of issues with the ignition side of things..(my error setting things up!). It has a Nev. Lush retard ign. system, which I've just had tested and checked. I'll get some pics. up, soon as. It's a bit stone-age here for that! Stay tuned!


Excellent, Rod! Just link to a YT video when you're ready. How is Nev? I haven't heard from him for a long time.

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 Post subject: Re: 1974 III H1 500
PostPosted: Sun Sep 08, 2024 5:43 am 
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Jim wrote:
RODH2 wrote:
Yes Jim! Had a couple of issues with the ignition side of things..(my error setting things up!). It has a Nev. Lush retard ign. system, which I've just had tested and checked. I'll get some pics. up, soon as. It's a bit stone-age here for that! Stay tuned!


Excellent, Rod! Just link to a YT video when you're ready. How is Nev? I haven't heard from him for a long time.

Sorry Jim, time fades away.....! Nev. is doing well in a 'big' new facility and is getting all sorts of bikes running well - not a lot of Triples, but he does run a H2 engined outfit/sidecar successfully in local road-racing. He is about 20 miles away, and in between us is Steve W. at Willunga, S.A., who does Triples electrics (retard ignition units, more) as well as anyone, yourself excepted of couse! :lol: And in between are some of the best roads anywhere, Deals Gap not excepted. And pics. to follow, it's easy being a bit lazy, I guess!!

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 Post subject: Re: 1974 III H1 500
PostPosted: Fri Sep 27, 2024 12:02 pm 

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My buddy just finished up re-painting the body work. We'll get the new tank decal on it shortly.
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