HB: Handlebars Hella Bar End Signals ?

[Alyson]

Just curious if anyone has tried or has installed the Hella Bar End Signals to their Vincent machine ? Thanks, Alyson

 

[erik]

I have them since 34 years on my commando. what is the Problem ?Erik

 

[erik]

The other side

 

[Monkeypants]

Just curious if anyone has tried or has installed the Hella Bar End Signals to their Vincent machine ? Thanks, Alyson

I used Oberon bar end signals on a Vincent special. Those are available with a little extension piece that allows for use of bar end mirrors as well.
The finished product looks and works well on that bike.
I'm not sure it would look right on a standard Vincent. Maybe the Hellas would be better suited for this, but I can't see an easy way to mount those along with some type of bar end mirrors. The Napoleon bar ends look quite nice on a Vincent, but it's one or the other, can't do bar end mirrors and Hella bar end signals. Well not easily.
The bar end signals are a good thing, right out there at the widest point of the bike, visible fore and aft.

Glen

 

[bmetcalf]

The late Bob Kountz of the So Cal Section had Hellas on his bike. Maybe they have some old pix?

 

[Len Matthews]

Just curious if anyone has tried or has installed the Hella Bar End Signals to their Vincent machine ? Thanks, Alyson

I've had a pair of these on my Shadow for years.

 

[Alyson]

I've had a pair of these on my Shadow for years.

Are you using standard Vincent bars or Magura/BMW ? I have the bar end signals on my /2 so I'm aware of fitment, slots at end and hole in middle, if using Vincent bars how was the slide in fit ? Thanks, Alyson

 

[Len Matthews]

Are you using standard Vincent bars or Magura/BMW ? I have the bar end signals on my /2 so I'm aware of fitment, slots at end and hole in middle, if using Vincent bars how was the slide in fit ? Thanks, Alyson

Normal Vincent bars.I drilled a small hole in the centre of the bars between the clamps to feed the wires through a grommet.

 

[Alyson]

Normal Vincent bars.I drilled a small hole in the centre of the bars between the clamps to feed the wires through a grommet. View attachment 40393

Would you do it again on another Vincent ?

 

[Monkeypants]

The Hella indicators look very tidy on the Vincent above.
Uhtred mounted one on his sword. He's ok for right hand turns, maybe hand signals for lefties?

 

[Len Matthews]

Would you do it again on another Vincent ?

Certainly.

 

[Duncan Simpson]

Len, can I ask you what clamp-on bar-end mirror you're using?
Looks a good set up.
Thanks
Duncan

 

[Len Matthews]

Len, can I ask you what clamp-on bar-end mirror you're using?
Looks a good set up.
Thanks
Duncan

It's an MZ mirror.They are (or used to be) available both left and right.To fit you need to move the twistgrip inwards about 1/2". An end plug from a cycle shop will finish the job.
BTW, I have a spare one but it needs a new glass.

 

[Alyson]

It's an MZ mirror.They are (or used to be) available both left and right.To fit you need to move the twistgrip inwards about 1/2". An end plug from a cycle shop will finish the job.
BTW, I have a spare one but it needs a new glass.

I could cut you a piece of glass but you wouldn't be able to see behind you or I could cut you
a piece of mirror. I'm a glazier by trade. If you can send me a pattern, I can cut. Just draw it out on a piece of paper and mail. If you have both sides, I can make you a left and right.

 

[Duncan Simpson]

Thanks Len - I'll maybe have a quick search and see if they are still available (I had a few MZs and they were great little bikes).

Duncan

 

[Len Matthews]

Thanks Len - I'll maybe have a quick search and see if they are still available (I had a few MZs and they were great little bikes).

Duncan

Yes Duncan,I agree.I had a couple of 250's.The only weaknesses were poor quality bearings and chains.Once replaced they were a pleasure to ride.

 

[oexing]

Lots of these avaliable new for those who like them. I would not bet on safe warning for car drivers instead of putting your arm out for direction changes.

Vic
bar end flashers

 

[Peter Holmes]

Lots of these avaliable new for those who like them. I would not bet on safe warning for car drivers instead of putting your arm out for direction changes.

Vic
bar end flashers

When it is dark?

 

[oexing]

Yes, certainly, Peter, but for me no factor as I no longer drive at night. Or in rare occasions I operate the brake light like a flash light for alerting any traffic. Maybe I´d go for the tiny LED flashers mounted in hidden places as not to be a cosmetic matter on a classic.

Vic

 

[stu spalding]

Many years ago a friend had a pair of gauntlets with a light on the back of the hand and contacts on finger and thumb. Worked a treat. Cheers, Stu.