So mid-1948 series B machine would use: A) Miller with no-lighthouse and with text and "No.75V" on the face or B) Miller in a diamond shape with no-lighthouse, no-text, "No. 75V" and "No. 832" showing on the face?
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I would say most probably No.75V with the text:So mid-1948 series B machine would use: A) Miller with no-lighthouse and with text and "No.75V" on the face or B) Miller in a diamond shape with no-lighthouse, no-text, "No. 75V" and "No. 832" showing on the face?
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I think early Series C used that style as well. I also think a lot of very early Series B bikes used the left over Series A stuff such as the steel drums, torque arm springs, twin choke levers and the Miller electrical harness. Of course they changed the 8" rim and lens plus switch but that was up to Miller not Vincent. I have always been fascinated by the early use of the Miller brake light switch. I know the "A" Rapides used Lucas electrics but were the round Miller brake light switches ever fitted to the Series A singles? And why, when everything else was Miller did Vincent fit Lucas brake light switches? Over to you.I would say most probably No.75V with the text:
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The Miller in a diamond with No.75 & No 832 is a lot later and probably from the mid 1950's onwards and usually seen on Velocette bikes from late 1950's onwards.
Simon
Tim, if you look at the class 1 MOT inspection manual, section 4, 8. 1, you will see that if no front or rear positional lamps are fitted, or are permanently covered, then NO other light is required and a reflector is not required either. John1936 was the date of introduction of stop lights however if you have. No lights that includes a stop light but a reflector at the rear is mandatory
That means my Grey Flash road kit is down to a bolt on rubber number plate and a bulb horn and some sticky tape over the racing plates (bicycle speedo is permanently attached) the way things are going the 'local loop' is the only ride I will get on it this yearTim, if you look at the class 1 MOT inspection manual, section 4, 8. 1, you will see that if no front or rear positional lamps are fitted, or are permanently covered, then NO other light is required and a reflector is not required either. John
Yes, that is ok, provided the machine is pre 1973 (which it no doubt is). After 73 a bulb horn is NOT acceptable.Post 73 the horn "must emit a continuous sound, and not be harsh or grating" (Testers manual section 7.7.7)That means my Grey Flash road kit is down to a bolt on rubber number plate and a bulb horn and some sticky tape over the racing plates (bicycle speedo is permanently attached) the way things are going the 'local loop' is the only ride I will get on it this year