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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Early Rapide Research: 1947
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<blockquote data-quote="peterg" data-source="post: 39952" data-attributes="member: 446"><p>Howd Chaps,</p><p></p><p>On the WPV, that is a standard Autolite generator - which in 1948 had the physically larger 2 charge mechanical regulator fitted - driven as it should be, clockwise when facing the drive side end. No room under the top frame tube so the regulator is mounted to the top of the rear fender. </p><p></p><p>On the other hand, the subsequently pictured VI combines a few different elements, front fender light last used in 1946 (probably looked more appropriated/subdued as the 47 and later was the Indian faced one), the 48 and later horn and the standard tailight dating back to about 1936 as well as the Deitz sealed beam headlight (same bulb as fitted to U.S. destined Vin's) reintroduced after a haitus since 42 in 1948. All these are plug and play items and though it's easy to reverse generator rotation the length of an Autolite fitted in this position with no portrusion beyond the face of the generator cover would run afoul of the intake manifold/carb on its drive side. </p><p></p><p>Interesting.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="peterg, post: 39952, member: 446"] Howd Chaps, On the WPV, that is a standard Autolite generator - which in 1948 had the physically larger 2 charge mechanical regulator fitted - driven as it should be, clockwise when facing the drive side end. No room under the top frame tube so the regulator is mounted to the top of the rear fender. On the other hand, the subsequently pictured VI combines a few different elements, front fender light last used in 1946 (probably looked more appropriated/subdued as the 47 and later was the Indian faced one), the 48 and later horn and the standard tailight dating back to about 1936 as well as the Deitz sealed beam headlight (same bulb as fitted to U.S. destined Vin's) reintroduced after a haitus since 42 in 1948. All these are plug and play items and though it's easy to reverse generator rotation the length of an Autolite fitted in this position with no portrusion beyond the face of the generator cover would run afoul of the intake manifold/carb on its drive side. Interesting. [/QUOTE]
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