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OEM Headlamp - UK spec Z1 - 72-75 - which brand?
Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 3:12 pm
Author: MaineKZ
Which headlamp (ie the glass part) was fitted to the UK spec Z1's 72 - 75?
Was it Koito or Stanley? Or both?
Did the UK bikes always have a pilot light?
Taaa
Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 3:57 pm
Author: wilsonsjw11
Chris
UK spec wiring diagram shows pilot light and I think I'm right in saying it should be a Koito,thats what I have anyway
Regards
Steve
Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 11:17 pm
Author: DogsbolloxofZ1B
Nope, Stanley with pilot lamp for UK bikes.
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:55 am
Author: wilsonsjw11
I stand corrected!!
What market was Koito with pilot light fitted to Mike?
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 8:26 am
Author: MaineKZ
Well I just bought an Old Stock Koito H4 halogen unit with LH dip, but no pilot.
the guy listed it as a Hella unit (because it was in a Hella box) but it has the Koito mark embossed on the centre of the lens.
£12.
It's japanese, probably 70's, and it'll keep me out of the hedgerow - so that'll do for the time being!
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 2:52 pm
Author: z2.john
I always thought they were Stanley (with pilot) for ALL big Zeds, but a chat with Dave Marsden at Stafford some time ago would suggest Koito for the 73 models. I still think Dave is wrong, but it's difficult to query such an expert.
My 73 Z2 has Stanley with pilot and is original.
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 3:41 pm
Author: DogsbolloxofZ1B
Very few people have been fortunate to own an untouched z1 and I was one of those. DCF 60L a UK spec bike ordered at Earls Court bike show Nov '72 was fitted with a Stanley headlamp with pilot light and I have seen 2 others that were the same. What was fitted to US bikes imported since their launch maybe somewhat different.
Mike
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 4:32 pm
Author: z2.john
Mike,
As I suspected.
Too be honest I cant think of any Zed that had Koito as standard. Not even USA models. Perhaps USA import owners can clarify on this.
John