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Title: Parts ID help - headlight
Post by: rob w on April 03, 2011, 10:18:54 AM

Has anyone ever seen this headlight before. It has been on a 1969 Penton all it's life.
Has recessed back, not flat. There are no stampings / markings anywhere. Check out how the lens protrudes out around the bulb for clearance.
Just curious, thanks.
Bob
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g8/BobWardlow/PARTS/hedlite010.jpg)
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g8/BobWardlow/PARTS/hedlite006.jpg)
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g8/BobWardlow/PARTS/hedlite005.jpg)
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g8/BobWardlow/PARTS/hedlite003.jpg)

Title: Parts ID help - headlight
Post by: 400gs6 on April 03, 2011, 10:53:47 AM

Never seen a headlight like that one.

And WOW!!! What a like looking Birkie! Thanks for sharing!

Title: Parts ID help - headlight
Post by: nsujeff on April 03, 2011, 03:54:15 PM

Hi Rob,
My best guess is the light is a Hella. The chrome ring looks the same as a '68. Here's a pic of a NOS '68 ring, showing the Hella sticker and the same mounting screw setup.(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/nsujeff/P4030313.jpg)
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/nsujeff/P4030314.jpg)

The lens is anyone's guess.
Good Luck,
Jeff

Jeffrey P. Borer
Amherst,Ohio

Title: Parts ID help - headlight
Post by: firstturn on April 03, 2011, 07:42:37 PM

I think I remember seeing one of these in Italy. Germany is so strict with its laws that it would have to have a name on it and a number. When I worked for Honda I was shocked to know that even handlebars had to be approved.....Speedy we need you help.

Ron Carbaugh

Penton Owners Group

General Discussion => Penton Talk => Topic started by: rob w on April 03, 2011, 10:18:54 AM