CBR 1000F "Hurricane" 1987-1996 CBR 1000F

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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 01:46 AM
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There is a guy in Australia who'll re-pop lenses for any vehicle on a large or small scale. I used to work for a Mopar restoration parts warehouse. He was our source for re-production vintage lenses. What you'll need are some pristine used, or even better, NOS lenses for repro. Once the molds are made you can re-order. Maybe set up an ebay store and sell them for less the 69 Sterling

Could be a source a group buy for those interested

One call and I'll have his name tomorrow.

His name is Dave something. Last name starts with an "A". Kind of Italian sounding for those who might google in-country. He always send us the lenses in recycled Lindt Chocolate boxes.

Last I worked there was 2007. He should still be in business
 

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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 02:13 AM
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Originally Posted by wooferdog
There is a guy in Australia who'll re-pop lenses for any vehicle on a large or small scale. I used to work for a Mopar restoration parts warehouse. He was our source for re-production vintage lenses. What you'll need are some pristine used, or even better, NOS lenses for repro.

Could source a group buy for those interested

One call and I'll have his name tomorrow

Could it be David Azzopardi?

David Azzopardi Manufacturing - Plastic Lenses

Cheers, SB
 
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 02:16 AM
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Yes! See my edited above

Edit: Bordo lives in NSW. Would that be much of a ride for him?

Hey, Bordo!
 

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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 03:01 AM
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taa pot with LED's,,,,,, good old bulb will outlive any LED for value over cost & cost of fitting,relays, controllers,, & maybe moisture problems'
then ya have it fitted a couple of years and sell the bike,,

bulb bulb bulb,, all the way.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 03:08 AM
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I like the clear lenses. I'll try to source some compatible yellow bulbs here in the States. that don't need rewiring
 
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 03:27 AM
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Yep, looks like LED's really aren't worth the hassle! Time to find some amber bulbs lol
 
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by KenG
front and back clear lens for the bird cost me £45 (on ebay exchange) from some german company,, and 4 free silver bulbs that flash orange.

costly enough for the Fridge like.

ya shouldn't need any fekin indicators if your ridin' fast enough cupcake.

Hey there" Rides Like a Tortoise " aka faster than the speed of zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz's
t' weren't me looking for them t'was the auld fella from S/A
 

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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 07:31 PM
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Nah, not me wanting them, just thought I'd mention them and the Lobster from Maine has nothing better to do (and he's so cheap) he could probably find them cheaper. and he does sooooooooooooooooo love trick parts LOL

I'd have a pair at decent prices - orange bulbs are easy to find here...........(even in the States and UK
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CAR-ORANGE-A...item1c263c8e3e
(hope these have the right pins - never had mine out)
anyway here's a whole page of suppliers
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw...bulbs&_sacat=0

BTW - I bought some lenses (3) for the rear of a Nissan 1400 Ute here yesterday
Brake, indicator and reversing light -
TOTAL FOR ALL 3 WAS $3.20US !!!
 
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 07:40 PM
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Nice deal on the lenses P - hmm I'm with ya on the bike ones
they should be like 4 or 5 bucks a set ! ya won't as you already
know - ever catch me coughing up that kind of dough for some
simple bits of plastic
 
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 09:41 PM
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As much as I'd like to "update" the old girl, I need to be wise about where my money goes. Someday I might spend a few bucks and get bling like that, but there are other more important things to buy at the moment...
 
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