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Indentation under headlight “on-off” knob

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Hi all, curious what colour was originally present in the indentation under the headlight switch knob. 1975 DT125B. I want to present this bike as factory as possible and reglorify it properly!
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08 Apr 2025 12:49 #1

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Replied by MarkT on topic Indentation under headlight “on-off” knob

If you are talking about the square that is uncovered as lights on-off switch is pushed up/forward, the answer is red.
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Replied by StukaGruppen13 on topic Indentation under headlight “on-off” knob

That’s exactly what I’m on about. Thank you, I’ll paint it soon.
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Replied by Gr8uncleal on topic Indentation under headlight “on-off” knob

If I remember correctly (not guaranteed nowadays!), I've read that some folks here in the UK have used nail varnish (presumably their wife's!

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Replied by Gr8uncleal on topic Indentation under headlight “on-off” knob

Oh, and I'm fairly certain that the "L" and "H" indents are red as well.
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Replied by StukaGruppen13 on topic Indentation under headlight “on-off” knob

Miniature model paints work just as well! I’ll investigate the Lo/hi indications as well but I don’t think I have them. Just a rectangular indentation besides the knob on the right.
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Replied by MarkT on topic Indentation under headlight “on-off” knob

Should have decals for hi-lo and other functions similar (perhaps identical) to these

www.diablocycle.com/DT400-Handlebar-Control-Decal-Set.html

Also, the turn signal toggle knob top surface may have a recesses with "L R" raised up...  the recesses around the "L R" were also filled with red paint.
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I’ll get my red paint out again…
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