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Title: Are you a potential purchaser of a set of police light brackets for your ST1300
Post by: winston66 on June 01, 2014, 06:00:26 PM
These brackets will be made as per fitment as close as possible to OEM. style.Including the mounting bolts but not including the plastic cover piece , you will have to slit and then reuse your original covers.or source new ones for yourself
The  initial estimated supply  price will be approximately $85.00 including  Local Australian wide  Postage
Title: Re: Are you a potential purchaser of a set of police light brackets for your ST1300
Post by: Biggles on June 01, 2014, 06:02:58 PM
When you mention slitting plastic, I'm deducing you're talking about under-mirror brackets, because the police over-mirror ones don't require slitting the plastic (unless you're talking about the rubber in-fill).
Title: Re: Are you a potential purchaser of a set of police light brackets for your ST1300
Post by: johnnyYTED on June 01, 2014, 06:08:03 PM
 :dred11
 :think1  :think1 are the ST1300 and ST1100 police brackets the same? I have it in my head they are for some reason..  :crazy
Title: Re: Are you a potential purchaser of a set of police light brackets for your ST1300
Post by: STroppy on June 01, 2014, 06:41:21 PM
I'm pretty sure the 1100 & 1300 brackets are not the same. I think Winston66 is talking about the rubber inserts. I'm interested in a set for the 1300 please.
Title: Re: Are you a potential purchaser of a set of police light brackets for your ST1300
Post by: alans1100 on June 01, 2014, 06:54:35 PM
:dred11
 :think1  :think1 are the ST1300 and ST1100 police brackets the same? I have it in my head they are for some reason..  :crazy

Definitely not the same but it would make sense for production purposes (less costs for new tooling etc.) if it was possible to use the same part on more than one model.
Title: Re: Are you a potential purchaser of a set of police light brackets for your ST1300
Post by: winston66 on June 01, 2014, 08:31:52 PM
Hi everyone,
It is great to get your responses and here are some answers in order to try to clear up what I would like to offer.

This initial fitment is for the ST.1300 only, as I have only this one style of the OEM brackets.
It will be an over the top of the rear vision mirror fitment only.( One each side)
The plastic that I referred to is the soft plastic (rubber) cover piece that is fitted between the mirror and the rest of the opening and would face the rider and which also will surround the upright portion of the bracket that comes out from beside the mirror.
As far as I can discern the fitment for the ST1100 is quite different and I do not have any pattern for that model.
Thanks for your interest and please keep the feedback coming.

Cheers winston66

 :wht13    :rd13     :thumbsup   :think1
Title: Re: Are you a potential purchaser of a set of police light brackets for your ST1300
Post by: Grumpy on June 02, 2014, 10:21:03 PM
I made myself a set of ove the mirror brackets for my 1100. They are similar to the factory ones, but cost me a lot less. If enough people were interested, I could probably run some more up. I will take some pics and post them here if anyone is interested.
Title: Re: Are you a potential purchaser of a set of police light brackets for your ST1300
Post by: Gadget on June 02, 2014, 10:53:57 PM
I'm certainly interested.

I've seen some with the rubber slit factory version.  I noted that at the top of teh slit there was a cout out like it had been hole punched first, which I assumed was to help stop the rubber tearing.

Title: Re: Are you a potential purchaser of a set of police light brackets for your ST1300
Post by: Gatey on January 14, 2015, 10:30:41 AM
Your pole offers paint colour...

Why not powder coat. Its harder and will resist the bug spatter and road grime much better not to mention rubbing in the parcel whilst in transit to its new owner..

Be very careful in your study of pre existing units already on the market to be sure your item is sufficiently different so as not to incur any unpleasantness.

Title: Re: Are you a potential purchaser of a set of police light brackets for your ST1300
Post by: STroppy on January 14, 2015, 10:41:19 AM
I will definately buy a set for the ST1300 thank you. Let me know when and where to pay.

Thanks

Terry
Title: Re: Are you a potential purchaser of a set of police light brackets for your ST1300
Post by: Me_3 on January 14, 2015, 07:36:09 PM
I would also love a set. Some extra lights always is good.
(I wonder if mounting blue and red LED's would get me in trouble..  :law)
Title: Re: Are you a potential purchaser of a set of police light brackets for your ST1300
Post by: STroppy on September 27, 2015, 05:14:03 PM
Just wondering if brackets for the ST1300 are available?
Title: Re: Are you a potential purchaser of a set of police light brackets for your ST1300
Post by: winston66 on September 27, 2015, 08:15:09 PM
Hi Stroppy,
Your inquiry is well timed,I have just started production and have a few sets about half completed these will be finished in the next few days.
I intend to offer them in an undercoated finish so that individual can color match them as per their preference.
I will post some pictures  and price as soon as possible, and then will be able to accept orders .
Cheers to all ,
Winston66 Northampton, Western Australia
Title: Re: Are you a potential purchaser of a set of police light brackets for your ST1300
Post by: Bloodman on September 27, 2015, 08:21:33 PM
I'm interested in a set Winston.

Thanks

 :blu13
Title: Re: Are you a potential purchaser of a set of police light brackets for your ST1300
Post by: Crocman on September 27, 2015, 08:28:43 PM
I may think about it if there powder coated
Title: Re: Are you a potential purchaser of a set of police light brackets for your ST1300
Post by: ST2UP on September 27, 2015, 08:35:41 PM
I may think about it if there powder coated


I doubt powder coating is something that Winston could offer in his remote location......but you could get them done in a larger centre in various colours :like
Title: Re: Are you a potential purchaser of a set of police light brackets for your ST1300
Post by: Crocman on September 27, 2015, 08:47:16 PM
I may get a raw set and powder coat it locally maybe a better plan for me put me down for a set Winston
Title: Re: Are you a potential purchaser of a set of police light brackets for your ST1300
Post by: STroppy on September 27, 2015, 10:57:50 PM
Hi Stroppy,
Your inquiry is well timed,I have just started production and have a few sets about half completed these will be finished in the next few days.
I intend to offer them in an undercoated finish so that individual can color match them as per their preference.
I will post some pictures  and price as soon as possible, and then will be able to accept orders .
Cheers to all ,
Winston66 Northampton, Western Australia

I'll certainly be in for a set please . .
Title: Re: Are you a potential purchaser of a set of police light brackets for your ST1300
Post by: winston66 on October 02, 2015, 03:28:19 PM
Hi everyone,
As promised here is a picture of the previously mentioned over the mirror version of spot light brackets suitable for the ST 1300.The white one in the middle is the original police one and is shown for comparison purposes only and is not included.
 These are only available in undercoat finish.They come with fastening bolts.No soft plastic infill.
Price is $90.00 which includes Australia wide postage.
If wanting to purchase please PM me.
Winston66
Title: Re: Are you a potential purchaser of a set of police light brackets for your ST1300
Post by: Bill Held on October 02, 2015, 06:14:53 PM
Hi Winston66,
Thanks for the reply.
My ST is in the mechanic's having under mirror lights fitted as we speak.
I am still interested but will have to hold 5 for the moment to check how the current draw is?
What I meant in the post was that if you wanted a set of Police ST1100 over mirror brackets we could do a deal for a set of yours. If not all good but I will get back to you as soon as I get the bike back & check
Stay safe & upright.
Cheers Bill.
 :blu13
Title: Re: Are you a potential purchaser of a set of police light brackets for your ST1300
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on October 06, 2015, 05:06:05 PM
Hi Winstone , i am interested in a set.

Just out of curiosity would you be able to make the light mounting bracket sit 100mm higher to clear mirrors wearing wind deflectors ?

From memory i think Diesel got a standard set modified by a local "smithy" with an extra section welded in give more space for his wind deflectors & fit lights.

Cheers,
Duncan.
 
Title: Re: Are you a potential purchaser of a set of police light brackets for your ST1300
Post by: Gadget on October 06, 2015, 08:54:44 PM
I have a right hand side over mirror Bracket from my former bike if some one wants it. (Pick up my place.  Currently painted blue.

On the way back from Balranald I did have the thought that it might be possible to make a bar to go between the two mounts and  have a twist in it to match the angle the body work to mount a LED light bar with spotties in the Centre and spread beams on the outside edge.
The Twist would also help with rigidity to reduce vibration of the lights.
Title: Re: Are you a potential purchaser of a set of police light brackets for your ST1300
Post by: winston66 on October 06, 2015, 09:07:04 PM
Hi STimpy,
Please check out the photo for comparison to the original police one in the middle.
With my brackets you will notice that the top portion is longer,  it extends further forward, by approx 45 mm and the holder for the spotlights is approx 10 mm higher than the police issue.
I have done this so as to get extra clearance as would be needed for a larger style after market screen , and or larger diameter lights.
My model for a screen is a V stream , and also a Bike Quip screen which measure approx the same across the wide part of the base as the OEM but the profile is different and moves in relation to the spotlights on the bikes that have the electric adjust .
I could do a special custom job but I would need  a true model to base it on and I have never seen the wind deflectors that you mention.
In my opinion lifting the lights an additional 100mm would not be practical , too much windage causing undue vibration, and would look quite unsightly.

Cheers Winston66
Title: Re: Are you a potential purchaser of a set of police light brackets for your ST1300
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on October 06, 2015, 09:24:55 PM
Checked the pic Winstone, i think it should do the job nicely the way it is.

Put me down for a set....PM when you would like shekels etc  :grin
Title: Re: Are you a potential purchaser of a set of police light brackets for your ST1300
Post by: winston66 on October 06, 2015, 10:12:51 PM
STimpy,
PM sent, Cheers ,
Winston66
Title: Re: Are you a potential purchaser of a set of police light brackets for your ST1300
Post by: JC on October 19, 2015, 11:37:33 PM
Hi STimpy,
Please check out the photo for comparison to the original police one in the middle.
With my brackets you will notice that the top portion is longer,  it extends further forward, by approx 45 mm and the holder for the spotlights is approx 10 mm higher than the police issue.
I have done this so as to get extra clearance as would be needed for a larger style after market screen , and or larger diameter lights.
My model for a screen is a V stream , and also a Bike Quip screen which measure approx the same across the wide part of the base as the OEM but the profile is different and moves in relation to the spotlights on the bikes that have the electric adjust .
I could do a special custom job but I would need  a true model to base it on and I have never seen the wind deflectors that you mention.
In my opinion lifting the lights an additional 100mm would not be practical , too much windage causing undue vibration, and would look quite unsightly.

Cheers Winston66

RE: "the top portion is longer,  it extends further forward, by approx 45 mm and the holder for the spotlights is approx 10 mm higher".
The picture must be deceiving, as the mounting tubes at the end of them only look about 10mm further forward and possibly 20mm higher. Your tubing is very thin walled, so will be prone to vibrate/flex more than the Honda items.

RE: "and I have never seen the wind deflectors that you mention".
The fairing extensions are a genuine accessory item - shown fitted to my first ST1300 in the attached image. They add about 15 - 20mm to the height of the mirror surrounds. (see picture)

Regards
John
 :blk13
Title: Re: Are you a potential purchaser of a set of police light brackets for your ST1300
Post by: winston66 on October 20, 2015, 09:01:30 AM
Hi JC,
Thanks for your comments and the info about the wind deflectors.
You are correct in your suggestion that  the illustration is deceptive,  it is.
When the brackets are held back to back then the difference is more obvious. I guess that I am not a very good photographer, I will attempt to remedy this.
The tubing used  whilst thinner than the OEM article, has a nominal wall thickness of 1.6mm.  is of a high quality steel and requires a lot of effort and a precision bender  to get the curvature  correct. It is very sturdy,I do not think that there will be any problems with vibration at normal road speeds.
I am interested to get any feedback in this regard from the sales that have already been made.
I initially tried  using a thicker wall tube, but was not able to bend it without crushing it and the cost of that particular tube was exorbitant and would  have made the production unviable.
Thanks again for your comments.
See another photo of a prototype, attached
Cheers, Winston66
Title: Re: Are you a potential purchaser of a set of police light brackets for your ST1300
Post by: Gadget on October 20, 2015, 10:27:30 AM
When we user to bend pipe, we used to use an oxy-acetylene torch to warm it up at the bend point to prevent crushing or rippling. Warm not hot.
Title: Re: Are you a potential purchaser of a set of police light brackets for your ST1300
Post by: winston66 on February 15, 2016, 09:04:00 PM
Hi everyone,
This is a Bump,
I still have on hand and available for immediate delivery two sets of these over the mirror police style light brackets.
The price is $90.00 per set and this includes shipping via Australia Post to your nominated address anywhere in Australia.
Please see the previous posts for any other details that might be of interest to you.
 I find that Payment via Pay Pal  is the easiest and most convenient for most people.
If any further details or information is required please PM me with your contact detail.
Cheers to all,
Winston66, Western Australia
Title: Re: Are you a potential purchaser of a set of police light brackets for your ST1300
Post by: JC on February 16, 2016, 12:38:16 AM
I have just fitted a pair of the "under mirror" brackets from Motor Cycle Larry and have my Genuine Honda Police Brackets still in the box. The MCL brackets are very neat.

 :blk13
Title: Re: Are you a potential purchaser of a set of police light brackets for your ST1300
Post by: jf3000 on March 18, 2019, 09:12:58 PM
Winston, you're a star, thanks for being a life saver for the brackets, job well done and bolts too.
Title: Re: Are you a potential purchaser of a set of police light brackets for your ST1300
Post by: WendyL on March 19, 2019, 11:43:05 AM
Do you still have any available Winston66?  I’d like a set for my new (ro me) ST1300.
Title: Re: Are you a potential purchaser of a set of police light brackets for your ST1300
Post by: winston66 on March 19, 2019, 12:28:47 PM
Hi Wendy,
You might be in luck,  I have an incomplete set that will have to be finished, only a few minutes work for me.
They are painted in a beige colored undercoat and will have the mounting bolts as well .
Price will be $110.00 including postage for the pair.
Please let me know if you are interested.
Payment can be via Paypal if convenient.to my email,       kipa0262@gmail.com
Cheers , Winston66,
Winston Lee,
PO. box 135 , Northampton, Western Australia.
Title: Re: Are you a potential purchaser of a set of police light brackets for your ST1300
Post by: WendyL on March 19, 2019, 12:43:38 PM
Sold, I’ll send you a PM.
Hi Wendy,
You might be in luck,  I have an incomplete set that will have to be finished, only a few minutes work for me.
They are painted in a beige colored undercoat and will have the mounting bolts as well .
Price will be $110.00 including postage for the pair.
Please let me know if you are interested.
Payment can be via Paypal if convenient.to my email,       kipa0262@gmail.com
Cheers , Winston66,
Winston Lee,
PO. box 135 , Northampton, Western Australia.