Twin Headlamps on an FF.

pulhamdown — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 13:42:49 +0000

I recently read an account of Royce's accident with the Fiat 132 on Voyager 002, back in the 80s. It said that the accident happened in the dark on a country road. I wondered if this was correct. I had always thought it happened in Bristol. If it is correct, I wonder whether the motorist had mistaken two closely placed headlamps on the bike, for a car much further away. As many FFs have twin headlamps, including my Delta, it may be something to consider. I certainly have no wish to emulate Royce's crash testing regime! I currently have a couple of bright LED running lights by the mirrors, but they go off with the main headlights. I maybe need to wire them separately to the side lights, so they are on all the time. Of course, other road users will never see a motorcyclist unless they actually look.

Insuring an FF 4

pulhamdown — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 13:31:22 +0000

I`ve just insured my ex Pete Lawrence Delta 928 ( Q reg ) with Footman James. I have an existing classic bike policy with various BMWs, and a 1920's flat tank BSA with them. The extra premium was an astonishing £13.25. I think part of the secret is to ensure that they know the bike is a one off, with a custom built body and chassis, and has not been modified since it was built. They didn`t even ask for photographs, as Bikesure ( Adrian Flux ) did last year. Maybe insurers are happier to give cover if it is part of a group of bikes insured.

Colin Ferguson

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Twin Headlamps on an FF.

Insuring an FF 4