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[Tomshayes1]

My ongoing self isolation in the shed otherwise known as the 53 Meteor rebuild is reaching its end. Obviously the bike has undergone a number of modifications or bodges over its 67 years which I have been reversing as part of the rebuild..

My question is what is the correct mounting position for the Regulator, and coil on the 53 Meteor?..

[Adrian]

Dual seat or sprung saddle on your Meteor? Not sure about the coil, but CVC units often lived under the saddle on older bikes.

A.

[Tomshayes1]

I've gone for a sprung saddle... When I got the bike both items were I. The right hand tool box along with the ign switch.. But the toolbox has had about a dozen holes drilled in it.. I've bought a new toolboxso checking before I drill any holes...

Tom

[Bullet Whisperer]

Hi Tom, this picture shows the original set up on a '53 Meteor. Regards, Paul.

[Tomshayes1]

I've looked at photos of both 500 and 700 and the Regulator is definitely not under the saddle..

Tom

[Tomshayes1]

Thanks Paul

That's exactly what I was looking for... Assume ign switch in toolbox is correct..

Regards

Tom..

[Tomshayes1]

Hi Paul

Is there a bracket for the Regulator?... Looks like the coil attaches to the front mudguard section.. Thats an easy one..

REgards

Tom

[Bullet Whisperer]

Hi Tom, I think the ignition switch was in its original location on this machine, which, if I remember, was a one owner machine from new which had been laid up for about 40 years.
Regards,
Paul.

[Tomshayes1]

Hi Paul

Thanks for the great photos..
I can't see if there's a bracket that te regulator mounts to.. I don't appear to have anything to bolt to....

Do you know? ...
Can't work out how to add photos on phone..

Tom

[Tomshayes1]

ongoing rebuild