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rube
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Source for Small tail light? Sept 16, 2004 17:34:49 GMT -5

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Post by rube on Sept 16, 2004 17:34:49 GMT -5

Hi,

I'm looking to replace the pretty large tail light on my 82 heritage with something really small that has a built in plate illumination light.

I don't want chrome as the rest of the bike is black.

Does anyone know where I could get a light like this?

Thanks,

Aaron

Wahoo650 *xs650 Garage Staff*[/i] Posts: 335	Source for Small tail light? Sept 17, 2004 2:00:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Wahoo650 on Sept 17, 2004 2:00:02 GMT -5 Try Mike's XS (where else?). www.mikesxs.net/index.html I have the small Lucas style on my '76 and love the look. Matt
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Source for Small tail light? Sept 17, 2004 17:10:29 GMT -5

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Post by 50gary on Sept 17, 2004 17:10:29 GMT -5

Don't let the chrome put you off, if you see a taillight that you like, buy it. Then head to any automotive machine shop and have them bead blast it. Then you paint it with "Dupli-color" rattle can (I love their low gloss black) it's so easy and they'll charge about $2.00 for the bead blasting. Cheers, 50gary

chopperbbad *xs650 Garage Staff*[/i] Center Stand Backwards Racers Union Toronto Chapter Posts: 516	Source for Small tail light? Sept 18, 2004 23:31:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by chopperbbad on Sept 18, 2004 23:31:32 GMT -5 rube I picked a nice little unit up from e-bay From a 1930 ajs for a bout 30 bucks. just head for the bike or car boneyard. Rick
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Source for Small tail light?

Post by rube on Sept 16, 2004 17:34:49 GMT -5

Post by Wahoo650 on Sept 17, 2004 2:00:02 GMT -5

Post by 50gary on Sept 17, 2004 17:10:29 GMT -5

Post by chopperbbad on Sept 18, 2004 23:31:32 GMT -5

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