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The BSA Workshop => Twins => Topic started by: geraldhattrick75 on 15 Dec, 2019, 20:12

Title: A65 Clubman headlamp bracket
Post by: geraldhattrick75 on 15 Dec, 2019, 20:12
Hi, I need a pair of Fork shrouds for my A65 Lightning Clubman and am thinking of buying a pair of these.

Does anyone on here have any experience of these in terms of quality and suitability please?

Many thanks,
Dave.
Title: Re: A65 Clubman headlamp bracket
Post by: geraldhattrick75 on 15 Dec, 2019, 21:52
Oops, I forgot to add the URL thingie....
Here:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BSA-A65-Thunderbolt-Lightning-Rocket-Front-Fork-Cover-Headlamp-Bracket/333300215988?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
Title: Re: A65 Clubman headlamp bracket
Post by: Bess on 16 Dec, 2019, 11:03
Hi,
     Not the best and the chrome will probably not be triple plated.

If unlucky you will be charged VAT (20%), not customs (2.5%) and a £8 handling charge from Royal Mail.

https://personal.help.royalmail.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/7208/~/help-with-paying-customs-fees

They do come up from a British source if you can wait, or buy painted and have them chromed if you don't worry about the cost.

Best wishes..
Title: Re: A65 Clubman headlamp bracket
Post by: JulianS on 16 Dec, 2019, 11:53
I would avoid those. They dont even say which part number they claim to be.

Not all Lightnings took the same part, the up to 1965 bikes one part the 1966 bikes a different part.
Title: Re: A65 Clubman headlamp bracket
Post by: bikerbob on 16 Dec, 2019, 16:57
To add to what Julian has said just look at his feedback rating not very good for the number of sales stay clear if they did not fit you could have problems getting a refund.
Title: Re: A65 Clubman headlamp bracket
Post by: geraldhattrick75 on 16 Dec, 2019, 18:13
Good enough folks. Happy to follow your advice.

I'll save my money and see what crops up at the odd bike mart.

Thanks Guys.