Lucas nickel plated veteran or vintage motorcycle carbide back light #344

Lucas nickel plated veteran or vintage motorcycle carbide back light #344

This particular one appears to have been nickel plated again. People often like to match them up with a couple of Lucas gas producers and an appropriate front headlamp. I have a selection. Please see the link below.

Most people don’t use them as they were intended. They are mostly considered an accessory to decorate a veteran, or vintage, motorcycle. They were sold as accessories anyway. However, this one has the jet fitted.

For some reason, this design of Lucas nickel plated carbide tail lamp is one of the most popular. This design has the inward-facing clear round window, to light up the number plate. The acetylene gas flame also lights up the ruby-red prism-cut rear lens. Note that this vintage motorcycle carbide back light is the Lucas model 344. I have had another one just like this one, with the small round number plate clear lens. However, I have also owned models with #344 on the cap with a long clear window.

The other design difference between both “models” is the way that you access the jet to light the gas. On this one, you have two neat little buttons that you squeeze. This releases the base. You can then access the jet. On the one with the long side window, you have a more conventional way to access the acetylene gas. You open the red lens on a hinge.

You decide which type you like. At the moment, I have both available.

Condition of the vintage motorcycle carbide back light

This Lucas rear lamp is in great condition. The nickel plate is very nice. It’s not perfect. It’s just very good.  Even the mount is nickel plated. On the subject of the mount, I believe this one has been shortened. It should have three mount holes.

The buttons both work well, when opening the base to light the gas. It has the jet / burner fitted.

The mounting bracket is firmly attached.

Other Vintage or veteran carbide lamps and generators – Front, Rear and sidecar lights

I have a few vintage /antique motorcycle headlights that work with acetylene gas created from carbide generators. I also have some generators and tail lights. Please see my other carbide listings. They are mostly Miller, Lucas King of the Road and P & H. However, I have some unusual ones too.

If you are looking for parts for a particular era, such as pre-1915, or vintage era, please go to this page and choose the era that you are interested in.

Buyer notes for the vintage motorcycle carbide back light

Shipping is an additional cost. Please check on postage cost before you buy.

Lucas nickel plated veteran or vintage motorcycle carbide back light #344

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Viewing: Please come and check it over before you buy. It is at PE28, near St Ives in Cambridgeshire.

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Collection: If you don’t want it shipped, I have plenty of space. If you can’t collect for a while, it’s not a problem. However, I will need to be paid very soon after the sale. Thanks.

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