hi all
i have a indian headset that i want to italionise (can't pay ebay prices ) ie thin the ends no flares. by grinding down the flares will it weaken the
the bars i am thinking just buy an italian top and work with it.is the internal shape the same. and or can i just grind the indian top aswell.
any thoughts den
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- Andy Pickering
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I took my indian 1983 headset top/bottom and gave it the fettle, headset mirror holes welded over at work and filed back smooth, I then filed smooth to enable it to have the look of italian, bought a new rim and filed it till it fitted as best it would..then fettled rods and metal wheels to eliminate any slop..
Although not perfect as an italian original its not bad at all..
Had some filed pre paint pics on photobucket but looks like they have been wiped.. :flaming: ..hope this helps Den, basically it can be done and the alloy is soft as s**t...take bit off at a time and keep checking it..
Although not perfect as an italian original its not bad at all..
Had some filed pre paint pics on photobucket but looks like they have been wiped.. :flaming: ..hope this helps Den, basically it can be done and the alloy is soft as s**t...take bit off at a time and keep checking it..
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IMO you've done a neat job on that headset,might do mine the same,nice one Nick