As far as the re-pop lenses , they are available and that's the best route to go. The only thing is the vast majority of listed Cabe members are not serious about this hobby. Look at the listed members, compared to the people that regularly post, some daily. I think most people come to this site for a question about their bike, maybe they want to just fix up an old bike, give it a quick rattle-can paint job and they're gone. And where will they find a Rocket- Ray lens? They won't. They don't have a clue as to where to get one or what kind of light they even have. Most just want something to fill the hole in their rusty light, they don't even care if it works. Us regulars here can find it easily, and we won't have to search on Ebay to pay the inflated price of 20 bucks or more for it either. I post lots of tips and how to do it ideas in the Restoration Tips thread. These aren't for the knowledgeable regulars that are here on the Cabe, and for those who want a perfect bike.
My posts are for the back-yard guys, that maybe can't afford to spend any money on a rusty old bike, and just want to have some fun. This is why I have switched my bike hobby to the rat-rods and " ride them as they are" clunkers. I came to the conclusion, now that I am older, I had more fun back then. Prices are over the top on parts anyway , and for myself, I am back in 1958 when I was riding these ballooners... just for fun. Gosh , I wish I was a kid again, picking up old ballooners off the curb. Now that was fun, and didn't cost an arm and a leg.
Me... a long time ago....
