Down under, an idiot and a 400F

neevo

Over 1,000 Posts

• Aug 15, 2012

• #621

I got the headlight off a mob in Melbourne, VIC, Australia. There are some cheaper versions around too though with the same shape, but I was worried about the quality of the finish so I paid a bit extra and I'm not disappointed. All up it was $130 AUD, and the quality is superb.

Links (top one is where I bought mine):

http://bit.ly/TDNxxW
http://bit.ly/RO0qWd
http://bit.ly/RO0OE5

I nearly bought the bottom cheap one but didn't think the finish was as good. Although the price is very appealing.

 

pandknz

Been Around the Block

• Aug 15, 2012

• #622

Cheers mate, I'm up in Brissy so I'll check them out for my CB360

 

neevo

Over 1,000 Posts

• Aug 15, 2012

• #623

No problem. Their shipping is pretty quick too and it comes with a halogen bulb.

 

neevo

Over 1,000 Posts

• Aug 16, 2012

• #624

Top triple with milled out section. Bit deeper than the 3mm washer so no worries for enough thread now. Probably need to repaint it though:

Also got the front hub back from the same lovely man after some gentle polishing:

 

RustyOlive

Been Around the Block

• Aug 16, 2012

• #625

WOW!! You've been busy! LOL
Haven't been around in a while, Looks like your build is coming along nicely!

 

crazypj

Split personality, I fake being smart

• Aug 16, 2012

• #626

Cool, looking good
I'm glad you found someone to do machining local, bit difficult working from 8,000 miles away

 

neevo

Over 1,000 Posts

• Aug 16, 2012

• #627

crazypj said:

Cool, looking good
I'm glad you found someone to do machining local, bit difficult working from 8,000 miles away

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Crazy expensive compared to your work though PJ.

 

crazypj

Split personality, I fake being smart

• Aug 16, 2012

• #628

Really?
I'm still living in the 70's ;D

 

neevo

Over 1,000 Posts

• Aug 16, 2012

• #629

crazypj said:

Really?
I'm still living in the 70's ;D

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Yep, glad you didn't notice when you were making my parts

 

neevo

Over 1,000 Posts

• Aug 20, 2012

• #630

Oh dear god I love these things!!!!!!!!

The clip ons were only $66 delivered too!!!!! What the hell!!! Fark I love China!

Clamps came in too as you can all see, nice finish in SS, time to start working out the headlight mounting.

 

neevo

Over 1,000 Posts

• Aug 20, 2012

• #631

Just couldn't resist the urge to test fit:

Also had a crack at the headlight mount. Looks killer from the side but it's a good 2" out to get to the headlight sides (1" on each side). Think I might look at how I can make the brackets in approx 3 pieces, incorporating some angles and bolts for a tough modern look:

eg:

 

ducatiboy

Been Around the Block

DTT BOTM WINNER

• Aug 20, 2012

• #632

Wow making good progress Neevo. Looks like you may have got onto the same little Chinese guy who made my clip-ons. They look exactly the same but mine are black. Incredible what they can make for such a small amount of money ;D

 

neevo

Over 1,000 Posts

• Aug 20, 2012

• #633

ducatiboy said:

Incredible what they can make for such a small amount of money ;D

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You're not wrong! I stay away from the mega cheap stuff but the mid priced stuff from China is as good as the top notch stuff available locally I reckon.

 

ducatiboy

Been Around the Block

DTT BOTM WINNER

• Aug 20, 2012

• #634

Yes you almost feel sorry for local manufacturers. It would be tough to make a living competing with the Chinese in making stuff. We probably should just stick to digging stuff out of the ground...

Those headlight ears/clamps in the last picture look sensational! Who's selling them? Might have a look for my bike

 

neevo

Over 1,000 Posts

• Aug 21, 2012

• #635

http://www.j-mart.biz/j-parts/images/shift-up/405027-03.jpg

 

neevo

Over 1,000 Posts

• Aug 22, 2012

• #636

Rims and SS spokes are in from Buchanans!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Was worried about suitable "phatness" with only 2.15 and 2.75 but it's bigger than I expected. Pics when I get home from work.

 

neevo

Over 1,000 Posts

• Aug 23, 2012

• #637

Boom!!! Love it:

Had a play go at lacing the front and I'm a bit stumped with the pattern. Sure I can work it out from google pics but if anyones got some pointers that would be great. I'm assuming:

1. 90 degrees come out inside hub
2. 90+ degrees come out outside of hub
3. Same spoke goes in every 4 holes

 

ronnie

Calm down and sail on

• Aug 23, 2012

• #638

So pretty... me likey.

 

neevo

Over 1,000 Posts

• Aug 23, 2012

• #639

Had a crack using a piccie off the interwebs, did I do it right?

A million miles away from being trued but all I have to do is undo the nipples, put the oil on and have a go with the right offset.

Couldn't resist putting the discs on quickly. They look HUGE on the wheels... eeeeeeeeeexcellent!

 

JustinLonghorn

No Purple Hearts, No Blue Ribbons

• Aug 23, 2012

• #640

Looks pretty damn purrdy to me, sir.