Can anyone tell me if this indian head fender light is original or early repo?

[Joe G]

I can't find a resource page anywhere that helps identify the originals.

Thanks,

Joe

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[cdf6333]

Just by the nut, I'll take a stab at orig! I wouldn't use it though, that's certainly mantle material.
Bob

[fillibuster]

Just by the nut, I'll take a stab at orig! I wouldn't use it though, that's certainly mantle material.
Bob

Face material, did Indian ever use plastic? That looks like thin plastic. I like the rest of it though!

[Jim]

I thought that I had read somewhere that the original faces were plastic and they had a seam down the center of it. The repros do not have a seam. (providing I remember that correctly)

[Joe G]

Yes they were plastic. In fact I believe AMCA member #2287 is remaking them. If anyone knows who #2287 is let me know please, I want to buy a lens from him.

Joe

[starklite]

The original Indian head face was molded from plastic in two parts and glued down the center.
They are very fragile and easy to push the nose in.
Also - look under the light, does it have a wire coming out or a stud with a screw. The stud with a screw would be original.

Our reproduction lens is now made in one piece, but we mold in the seam line so it appears to look exactly like the original lens!

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Sincerely,
Gary Stark
Starklite Cycle
951-968-3070

[Jim]

The original Indian head face was molded from plastic in two parts and glued down the center.
They are very fragile and easy to push the nose in.
Also - look under the light, does it have a wire coming out or a stud with a screw. The stud with a screw would be original.

Our reproduction lens is now made in one piece, but we mold in the seam line so it appears to look exactly like the original lens!

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Click for more info:

Sincerely,
Gary Stark
Starklite Cycle
951-968-3070

OK... so I was right... glad to know my brain hasn't lost all its functionality! That is nice that your reproduction lenses do have the "seam" in them. I think the older repros did not, but yours make good sense!