Hello ladies and Gents,
Would like to introduce myself and say hello.
I have recently acquired my late uncle's 1956 Dominator 99 which he bought new the 18th April 1956. I have the original papers and the last MOT was 1965 when the bike was put away.
I first sat on this bike in 1974 as a 5 yr old child and said one day uncle Ray I will have this bike, well 50 yr's later its in my garage.
I am desperate to get it on the road for next year 2025. I almost have all I need but I am a little daunted by the electrics (never seen a Magneto before) and also getting the timing right and not bending valves.
Just wondering is there anybody in the South Wales area that may be able to be a mentor for me with this old bike. I am not a complete novice but this bike means a lot so I want to get it right it would be a shame to ruin a 50 yr dream.
Craig
There is some confusion...
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Trials machines…
Didn't have stop lights, but a rear reflector was mandatory under vehicle construction and use regs.
As Alan says, by use of led bulbs and self powered horn it's easy to power a machines electrics without charging, until you address the Dynamo regulator issues.
Jon
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... as to whether a bike without lights needs a stop light. The various regulations and MoT manuals are far from clear. And you do need a horn although a bulb type would do for legal purposes if not practical ones!