Electra Switch Gear

Our very own Alan Osborn,who as well as the NOC's go-to man for all things electrickery, is also the owner of an Electra.

He can be contacted direct through the website.

PS All the main electrics on the Lightweights were of Wipac origin, this included the "Tricon" handlebar switches for the lights, horn etc.

FWIW, from my original factory parts list, "Direction Indicator Control Switch, #24899"

PPS have found this item online

https://www.classicbikepartscheshire.com/electrical-c3/indicators-c11/universal-indicator-switch-for-classic-motorcycle-fits-7-8-handlebars-p200

Admittedly not much help for you over in the US, but may point you in the right direction (no pun intended!)

The turn signal switch will not be Lucas. Electra electrics where Wipac. Not only is the turn signal switch no longer available but the starter switch, which was a Wipac triconsul is not available. There is a 'look alike' Triconsul, but the starter button connects to earth. The original starter button  was a 'live in and out' To use the switch to earth you will have to use a relay.

Hi David,

I ride an Electra like you aim to rebuild. The ergonomics of the Electra switchgear are crap. Honda beat Norton just by putting the starter button under the right thumb, and providing a winker button that moved left or right under the left thumb. 

I cannot restart a stalled engine quickly with the clutch pulled in. The gloved left hand just can't do it.

But of course I keep to the 'original' design for reasons that are beyond me.

Peter

..with the bar-end indicators running the feed wire through the handlebar, there must presumably be an exit hole(s) for said. On the underside of the bar, and between the clamps?

I might one day actually start assembling my "project" (cue hollow laughs) and expect I need to drill the hole?

I was missing only one of the 4 lenses: purchased via that well-known shopping website. Lens not much bigger than an old penny, albeit thicker. Could've posted it in a jiffy bag but no- arrived from Germany in something larger than a couple of shoeboxes.

And I thought the Germans were all Green and environmentaly friendly!

I Can sell you a lovely grommet for this hole on your h/bar for the wires to come out Mike.

But of course you could source an original set of bars with the hole already present. (More hollow laughter). Much preferable to be able to chuck the plot against the garage wall though. Try hand signals, they have built in automatic cancel.

Hello David,

I think the indicator switch is from the German firm Hella .They also made the bar end blinkers.

Also used on Hercules motorbikes

Hello David,

these switches were also used on the military version of a Hercules 125cc for the German Bundeswehr. Here is an Ebay link for the olive drab version:

https://www.ebay.de/itm/183429377139?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=707-127634-2357-0&ssspo=LeMcFInITgu&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=IWBtrqo-SZe&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
 

Uli

...from Electra Switch 3 above. It shows the choke lever nearer the right thumb that the indicator switch. So the machine hasn't been ridden any distance or the rider would work out the indicators get used far more often that the choke control. Some people do some funny things, as Peter H mentioned above. Original is one thing, ride-ability is another. Very often they aren't the same thing.

Wow - so much chatter!

Thanks to Uli for your assistance!

1) Uli - your picture is the correct item - branded "Hella".  https://www.nortonownersclub.org/sites/default/files/inline-images/IMG_8188_0.jpeg

2) Uli's eBay link above is for a Hella switch - but its un-chromed and unbranded - and not sold to UK - I don't know why, as customs only get interested around £100 value.

3) Could Uli contact the seller & ask what the problem is - & how a UK buyer can get this item?

I tried to contact the seller directly by phone so far without success.

I just filled out the contact form and wait for an answer.

Here it the link to the online shop ( not via Ebay):

https://www.moped-garage.net/

If the switches are hard to come by, maybe the Club's spares scheme should buy multiple items.

Bad news!

Mopedgarage does not ship individual items to the UK.

However, if it is a large order, an exception can be made.

That´s what they answered me.

These are the original Hella indicators and switch for the Elctra.

I bought these for my 1965 Jubilee because for bikes build later than 1961 blinkers are mandatory here in Germany.