I have decided to write the definitive history with the help of a recently-discovered photo album from the 70’s and some of my old mates at the time.
1978 - Brighton & Hove Albion Scarf!
You can read it here (opens in a new page)
The bikes described include:
Raleigh Runabout RM6
Honda CB125S
Honda CB175K4
Honda CB500/4 (four of them)
Honda CB550K3 (three of them)
VFR800 Fi-1
Triumph Sprint ST 955 (4 of them)
Triumph Tiger 1050
Honda CB900FZ
The rear brake light switch on a Sprint 955 is “protected” by a rubber cover that sits right next to the rider’s right heel. After a while, constant movement of the rider’s boot destroys the rubber cover – check next time you see a 955 – there won’t be many that aren’t trashed!
I had seen some bikes fitted with what looked like a carbon heel guard or protector but have failed to track down where these came from.
Then I bought my black Sprint STealth
First thing I noticed was that it had one of these phantom heel guards fitted!
Even better – the previous owner had kept the fitting instructions and they were included in the documentation pack.
So, if you are looking for one of these:
The good news: It’s a Triumph part.
The bad news: It’s obsolete.
Here are the part numbers:
Heel Guard Kit Part number: A9728003
Heel Guard: A9720007
Spacer: A9750109 (2)
Flat Washer: 3550180-T03 (2)
Instructions: A99000093