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Post by oldelsieboy on Jan 22, 2015 15:50:31 GMT 1
Would like to purchase a new set of headlight brackets for my yellow 4L0-brid. Like the look of THESE but not available in the correct fork clamp diameter (44-45mm). Looking for recommendations on where find a supplier. TIA OEB |
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Post by ulsta on Jan 22, 2015 16:40:26 GMT 1
Could you not just machine them out to the correct diameter ? looks like there should be enough material on them.
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Post by oldelsieboy on Jan 22, 2015 19:09:49 GMT 1
Could you not just machine them out to the correct diameter ? looks like there should be enough material on them. I couldnt machine them out as I do not have the technology or know how to do so & I'm sure that those that do would charge an additional large amount for the pleasure. OEB |
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Post by 4l04ever on Jan 23, 2015 0:22:58 GMT 1
Try NK Racing, as I think he has made some in the past.
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Post by oldelsieboy on Jan 23, 2015 8:05:56 GMT 1
Try NK Racing, as I think he has made some in the past. Cheers Rob, but £150 is a bit over my budget  OEB |
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Post by richb on Jan 23, 2015 9:07:29 GMT 1
Hello OEB
contact Mikee on the forum he made me a set for my RGV upside downers, real nice brackets, cannot remember how much they were but deffo a lot cheaper than Nigel's.
Rich.
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Post by oldelsieboy on Jan 23, 2015 9:33:09 GMT 1
Hello OEB contact Mikee on the forum he made me a set for my RGV upside downers, real nice brackets, cannot remember how much they were but deffo a lot cheaper than Nigel's. Rich. Cheers Rich, will send him a message. Do you have any pics of your brackets? OEB |
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Post by ulsta on Jan 23, 2015 9:43:51 GMT 1
Could you not just machine them out to the correct diameter ? looks like there should be enough material on them. I couldnt machine them out as I do not have the technology or know how to do so & I'm sure that those that do would charge an additional large amount for the pleasure. OEB If you don't have access to a lathe then just use a half round file. You're only needing to take 0.5 to 1mm off, and its only headlamp brackets, you don't need absolute precision. |
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Post by richb on Jan 23, 2015 10:31:27 GMT 1
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Post by oldelsieboy on Jan 23, 2015 10:39:47 GMT 1
Cheers Rich, they look ideal  OEB |
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Post by dusty350 on Jan 23, 2015 16:19:34 GMT 1
Hi Nigel, I got mine from M&P;  Dusty  |
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Post by oldelsieboy on Jan 23, 2015 16:25:01 GMT 1
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Post by dusty350 on Jan 23, 2015 17:01:41 GMT 1
Hi Nigel Mine were £60.00 from M&P. The black ones in your link look good value. I've got some thin rubber you could use between the clamps and the forks if you did get them  Dusty |
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Post by Tobyjugs on Jan 25, 2015 11:27:11 GMT 1
I am also searching for the same parts the brackets from mikee look good.
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Post by dllc on Jan 31, 2015 23:19:26 GMT 1
any idea on cost of brackets from mikee?
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Post by Tobyjugs on Jan 31, 2015 23:25:39 GMT 1
any idea on cost of brackets from mikee? Pm him |
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Post by oldelsieboy on Feb 1, 2015 0:00:57 GMT 1
any idea on cost of brackets from mikee? He can supply 2 types & quoted me £70 & £90 OEB |
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Post by andfist600 on Feb 2, 2015 22:06:08 GMT 1
Mikee's ones look pukka, I was put onto him from the guy on 2smoked site.
He quoted me Approx £100 to make a set up (3 days ago) |
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Post by JonW on Feb 2, 2015 22:43:06 GMT 1
Looks like without being here Ive already given 2 votes to Mike, and here is a 3rd... As yes, I love my headlight brackets and he did a great job and much cheaper than the other options if you want the CNC look.
I like the look of Dusty's M&Ps, but Ive never seen them on their site. Are they CNC alloy Dusty? tho its probably a moot point if they dont sell em anymore. :/
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Post by Tobyjugs on Feb 3, 2015 10:36:35 GMT 1
Mikee's ones look pukka, I was put onto him from the guy on 2smoked site.
He quoted me Approx £100 to make a set up (3 days ago) He quoted me the same price as well but i am happy with that, did not know that there were two types. I guess OEB get's discount for all the helpfull posts and long service etc etc! |
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Post by dusty350 on Feb 3, 2015 13:43:08 GMT 1
Hi My headlight brackets were from M&P Direct and cost £59.99. They are described as "Polished alloy streetfighter custom projector headlight brackets" ! The M&P code is 599528 if that helps. I bought some 5mm rubber sheet and cut thin strips to wrap around the polished fork legs before clamping the brackets on, both to take up a bit of slack and also protect the legs, and give the headlamp some damping. I am really pleased with them and they are well made and strong. Dusty |
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Post by dusty350 on Feb 3, 2015 13:46:56 GMT 1
Still on their website when I looked today, although the picture wasn't coming up for some reason  Dusty |
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Post by andfist600 on Feb 3, 2015 21:30:51 GMT 1
Mikee's ones look pukka, I was put onto him from the guy on 2smoked site.
He quoted me Approx £100 to make a set up (3 days ago) He quoted me the same price as well but i am happy with that, did not know that there were two types. I guess OEB get's discount for all the helpfull posts and long service etc etc! No, I didn't know there were 2 types, I'll ask him when I speak to him next
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Post by oldelsieboy on Feb 3, 2015 21:41:26 GMT 1
He quoted me the same price as well but i am happy with that, did not know that there were two types. I guess OEB get's discount for all the helpfull posts and long service etc etc! No, I didn't know there were 2 types, I'll ask him when I speak to him next
Type 1 are a split version which can be fitted without removing the top yoke.  Type 2 are similar but are a solid ring that fits around the fork leg & requires the top yoke to be removed. HTH OEB |
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Post by andfist600 on Feb 4, 2015 20:52:08 GMT 1
Thanks OEB, that helps, I'll mention that when I order some.
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Post by mikee on Feb 5, 2015 19:14:03 GMT 1
Unfortunately I've had to buy mor material science OEB enquired , hadn't realised how much it had risen
To put you in the picture
The split clamp brackets compose of 10 machined pieces , the billet for the split clamps , 8 parts is £8.62 a bit + vat + delivery
The sheet for the headlamp brackets is £68 or a 1m x.5 m bit , enough to do 20 brackets plus vat and del
Add the overheads software cutters and machining time and you get the picture
OEB enquired , then never came back , I guess I was too expensive for him , his loss
Mike
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Post by oldelsieboy on Feb 5, 2015 19:21:39 GMT 1
OEB enquired , then never came back , I guess I was too expensive for him , his loss Mike Or maybe I was waiting for an answer to the anodising question OEB |
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