Stupid Headlight Bucket Question [and some new bike pics!]

mrk_d · Post by **mrk_d** » Mon Jan 18, 2010 2:32 pm

So I picked up a CL77 a few days ago and was poking around checking out the wiring throughout the bike. I pulled the headlight out of the bucket, and now I can't get the thing back on. I've owned a few old bikes w/ similar headlight assemblies and had no issues...any clever ideas? I don't want to bend/break anything trying to force it on. Sorry, I know this is a pretty dumb question, but I figured it's better to ask than to mess something up!

Here's a few pics of the bike, I can't wait to get it running!

mrk_d · Post by **mrk_d** » Mon Jan 18, 2010 3:16 pm

Also, does anyone know what year I have? The numbers are close and I'm thinking it's a 66 based on what I've read, but here are the numbers:

FRAME: CL77-1012672
ENGINE: CL77E-1012666

Thanks!

jwbert · Post by **jwbert** » Mon Jan 18, 2010 3:30 pm

I would guess 1965.

davomoto · Post by **davomoto** » Mon Jan 18, 2010 3:59 pm

65s have the smaller brake hubs like yours/ The headlight bucket has a lip at the top. hook the chrome rim over that first, the smack in the sides by hand. I'd love to see more pics!

davomoto

mrk_d · Post by **mrk_d** » Mon Jan 18, 2010 4:39 pm

Thanks for the tip on the headlight, looks like I was doing the right thing but I should just use more force. I'll have to grab some good pics once it stops raining here.

By the way, the guy I bought it from had the shop in the second picture, quite a few cool old bikes there (Triumphs, BSAs, old motorcross race bikes, lots of Yamahas)...quite the set up!

The more I read/learn about these bikes the more I can't wait to ride mine. I was actually going to buy an SL100 but the CL caught my eye so I ended up with it instead. Sure glad I did.

LOUD MOUSE · Post by **LOUD MOUSE** » Mon Jan 18, 2010 6:31 pm

To me the numbers show ya have a 1965 SMALL BRAKE issue and ya have a CL72 Aluminum rear fender. ...................lm

mrk_d wrote:Also, does anyone know what year I have? The numbers are close and I'm thinking it's a 66 based on what I've read, but here are the numbers:

FRAME: CL77-1012672
ENGINE: CL77E-1012666

Thanks!

mrk_d · Post by **mrk_d** » Mon Jan 18, 2010 6:43 pm

Thanks for the model year info. Sounds like I may want to track down some proper fenders for it.