OEM Headlamp - UK spec Z1 - 72-75 - which brand?

[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

[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

[DogsbolloxofZ1B]

Nope, Stanley with pilot lamp for UK bikes.

[wilsonsjw11]

I stand corrected!!
What market was Koito with pilot light fitted to Mike?

[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!

[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.

[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

[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