A question I am frequently asked is: Which flasher relay unit do I need for my Triumph Bonneville motorcycle? Older bikes require a European style 3-pin design whereas newer models have switched over to using the Japanese style 2-pin units. Both of them do exactly the same job, but they are not interchangeable (at least …
After a long wait, the new Matchless Clueless six volt LED light boards for the popular Lucas 564 style rear lamps will be ready to ship soon! The 6v version of the light board has been on backorder for the last year or so whilst the circuit board has been completely redesigned to bring it …
The LED rear lights boards I designed for my old Matchless motorcycle have received quite a bit of interest lately from the guys over at the TriumphRAT owner’s club forum. It turns out that quite a few people are changing the standard rear light on their modern Triumph Bonnevilles to the Lucas 564 style light …
I’ve recently been contacted by some of the guys over on the TriumphRAT forum regarding my LED conversion kits for Lucas 564 rear lights. These LED light boards were originally designed for classic bikes which need every help possible to minimise load on their ageing electrical systems, but it seems that they might also have …
A couple of updates on the Matchless Clueless website for you this month! The first of these is a guide to the modern equivalents for the original range of KLG spark plugs that were fitted to many classic motorcycles. The ‘Which spark plug?’ article has long since been one of the most popular pages on …
I’ve managed to find the time to add quite a few updates to the website this month. Following on from quite a few requests I’ve received for more photos of both my 1951 G3LS and my new 1949 G3L Matchless motorcycles, I’ve added some new galleries with lots of pictures of both bikes in India, …
Following on from my previous post about the LED light units I have been working on for Lucas 564 rear lamps, I am pleased to announce that these are now available to buy online in the new Matchless Clueless store! The LED arrays are available in both 6 and 12 volt versions which are each …
The big news this month is the launch of my new Matchless Clueless web store featuring a range of LED lighting and other electrical upgrades for classic motorcycles. You can visit the store here: https://matchlessclueless.com/store/ I’ve been working on an LED rear light unit for my old Matchless motorbike for the last few months after …
As I’ve mentioned elsewhere on this website, the 1949 Matchless G3L rigid model I recently purchased in mid-way through a complete restoration. Most of the difficult jobs and painting have already been completed by the bike’s previous custodian, as well as the sourcing of numerous replacement parts as necessary. In fact, it’s pretty much only …
I’ve been considering acquiring a second classic motorcycle to go with my existing 1951 ex-Indian Army Matchless G3LS for a while now. Then I came across an advert on the AJS & Matchless Owners Club website for a motorbike being sold by another member; a stunning 1949 Matchless G3L rigid model that I’ve admired for …