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The lighting switch is now in place on the handlebars and tested all right. The horn switch is wired in and working too. [ATTACH]
The dipper switch doesn’t work because of a broken spring that should be keeping the contact under tension. I fashioned a new spring and now the...
More on the electrics..... it turns out that the main lighting switch is all right and the high/low beams, tail light and pilot all work when...
Some minor repairs To the wiring in the headlamp then lots of fettling to get the rim to fit. Now wired up and on the bike, proudly showing its...
Back light and number plate on the bike and testing the brake light circuit. [ATTACH]
Well that didn’t take to long to mend. I’m glad that it could be refurbished instead of taking the easy option of replacing the whole unit. [ATTACH]
Dismantled the rear light. The two studs that hold it to the number plate both broke off, the internal earth strap is broken, the lens bolts fell...
While the headlamp is apart it is worth checking the ammeter. Took the back off, carefully blew the dust out and applied a tiny drop of...
The headlamp shell took a hit at some point in the past and is now egg shaped - very fitting for Easter which was last week. It’s not too bad, so...
This fine pair of hooters was in one of the box of bits that came with the bike, and they still work. The bracket fits the front mounting for the...
Zener diode on, but not checked, as I will do that when the engine is in and running. Rectifier, needs replacing. Brake light switch, on but not...
Tested the rectifier in the usual way. 12v battery on pairs of connectors and a multimeter in-line to check the voltage. The Triumph workshop...
This is definitely the lighting switch, the wires are are all to and from the lights. The white plastic knob on the front unscrews and can be...
This is a little bonus - in one of the crates was a new old stock brake light switch. [ATTACH]
When the lighting switch is in the LOW or HIGH position there is no continuity between pins 1 and 2 or 2 and 3, as there should be. This means the...
The lighting switch in the side panel should be marked OFF, LOW and HIGH. This one is marked IGN, OFF, EMG, but it has the correct pins and...
Coming together nicely, and started putting the loom in. The upside down gremlins strike again. [ATTACH]
That’s a really good website. I won’t be at Stafford but hope it goes well for all concerned.
@darkman - that’s the right answer! I remember my mates filling rust holes in their cars with lead solder in the days before epoxy fillers. I was...
The rear end of the chain guard. At some point the chain has rubbed through and the remaining metal is paper thin. It is too delicate to fill with...