classic motorcycle forum

Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: R on September 16, 2025, 07:20:59 AM

Title: Villiers headlamp switch
Post by: R on September 16, 2025, 07:20:59 AM

Bit slow here, need something to git thungs movin agin ?

Anyone care to explain the Villiers headlamp switch ?
Waratah/Excelsior 125cc circa 1945

I thought it was a Miller, but new/replacement has a chrome ring around it.
And would be (slightly) too big to fit ??
What retains it - a large wire circlip ?

DIM/OFF/FULL
https://britcycle.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Miller-Headlamp-Switch.jpg

Title: Re: Villiers headlamp switch
Post by: cardan on September 16, 2025, 08:03:49 AM

I'm only slow because I'm spending too much time in the shed doing a 50-year service on my recent acquisition... the clue is that it has more grease points that any bike I've ever encountered.

Leon