59 g2 headlight

Information relating to the Matchless G2 or AJS Model 14 250cc Lightweight
Steven S
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Re: 59 g2 headlight

Post by Steven S »

Rangy65 wrote: Tue Oct 19, 2021 6:57 pm The club spares scheme has many more parts for G2 m14 G5 and M8's than AMC classic spares.

6½" Pre-Focus Light Unit will fit L/weights with 6½" Wipac Headlamp replaces 043424 1961-on, C, CS models with DU, MU headlight shell replaces separate glass & reflector on MU42.


That may be true but I know that's not the correct headlamp for a 1959 G2.
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Re: 59 g2 headlight

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The 6 1/2 unit will not fit a 59 g2 unless you change the forks.
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Re: 59 g2 headlight

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Kiwiengineer, on Ebay and in Australia appears a beam unit that may suit you: https://www.ebay.com/itm/233494057553, Triumph Wipac S0507 Reflector and Glass Set Headlap NOS NP4687 5.5 inch US § 45.99.
That is much less than what they quoted me for silvering the old reflector, but postage to Europe is prohibitive.
As for my nacelle, it looks authentic for a 1959 G2 so I will stick to it. Have to do something about the Honda forks though..
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Re: 59 g2 headlight

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Thank you all for your help I managed to find a nos one on eBay.
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