http://www.nortonownersclub.org/noc-chat NOC Members can post messages and upload images to a size limit of 100kB. The message boards are moderated for Norton content and suitability for posting. Messages may be edited or withdrawn without notice daily 1 2009-04-04T20:50:08Z http://www.nortonownersclub.org/noc-chat/technical1-singles-forum/133644543/715076935/view Thanks for the reply Jim, When I acquired the bike from my uncle in 1968 it had a painted tank then, so I think I will go with the paint, ... 2012-02-06T18:47:26Z Comment http://www.nortonownersclub.org/noc-chat/technical1-singles-forum/133644543/399675957/view Previously wrote: Hi William, From what I have read this shortage was late 1951. Some swing arm bikes like the Model 7 are occasionally seen with ... 2012-02-06T18:44:16Z Comment http://www.nortonownersclub.org/noc-chat/technical2-heavy-twins-forum/142513962/971079555/view Previously wrote: ok iv put the siamese down pipe on ebay if eny one is interested in it http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280821039051?ssPageName=STRK ... 2012-02-06T17:13:08Z Comment http://www.nortonownersclub.org/noc-chat/technical2-heavy-twins-forum/764948216/822926672/view It may be a bit of oil drain down from the head while standing,these motors don't have seals on the valves. 2012-02-06T17:05:51Z Comment http://www.nortonownersclub.org/noc-chat/technical2-heavy-twins-forum/764948216/616620728/view Many thanks to you all. It clarifies my first question and tells me that it's fuel-coke, not oil-coke since she does not smoke (except for a white ... 2012-02-06T15:17:28Z Comment http://www.nortonownersclub.org/noc-chat/technical4-commando-forum/213702040/125789078/view Previously wrote: Yes it can Stewart but if you want to totally strip you have to remove the clutch anyway. Once that is off it's not a lot extra work to ... 2012-02-06T14:56:02Z Comment http://www.nortonownersclub.org/noc-chat/technical2-heavy-twins-forum/596899970/414526509/view P.S. This is the rear section of the same mudguard showing the correct hole pattern to take the boxed in rear numberplate. The bike was sold by the first ... 2012-02-06T14:35:46Z Comment http://www.nortonownersclub.org/noc-chat/technical2-heavy-twins-forum/596899970/640343145/view Hi all, I'm going to clear up the mystery here. It NOT off a plunger ES2 which I might add they didn't make in 1953, they were swinging arm frame that ... 2012-02-06T14:27:05Z Comment http://www.nortonownersclub.org/noc-chat/technical1-singles-forum/199803089/860293433/view 2012-02-06T13:57:45Z Comment http://www.nortonownersclub.org/noc-chat/technical2-heavy-twins-forum/596899970/141639350/view The man that owns it is Benjamin Seroussi : benjaminseroussi@me.com, I think it sold on ebay yesterday? But he had it listed as a model 7 fender? You may ... 2012-02-06T13:57:35Z Comment http://www.nortonownersclub.org/noc-chat/technical2-heavy-twins-forum/142513962/852325824/view ok iv put the siamese down pipe on ebay if eny one is interested in it http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280821039051?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m15... 2012-02-06T12:28:18Z Comment http://www.nortonownersclub.org/noc-chat/technical4-commando-forum/213702040/657550020/view Yes it can Stewart but if you want to totally strip you have to remove the clutch anyway. Once that is off it's not a lot extra work to pull the engine ... 2012-02-06T10:03:19Z Comment http://www.nortonownersclub.org/noc-chat/technical4-commando-forum/487599535/804333793/view Hi Peter. So, you have a MK3 engine, it seems, with an earlier gearbox (right side gearchange.) Or, perhaps you have an earlier 850 engine with a later ... 2012-02-06T08:12:51Z Comment http://www.nortonownersclub.org/noc-chat/technical2-heavy-twins-forum/638075052/99819904/view Aha - by Lightning rods you did not actually mean BSA Lightning... all is explained! 2012-02-06T07:08:30Z Comment http://www.nortonownersclub.org/noc-chat/technical1-singles-forum/925868393/147936764/view I think the chief differences between the model 18 and ES2 are just in the frames, the engines would be otherwise identical. The ES2 did make the transition ... 2012-02-06T04:56:03Z Comment http://www.nortonownersclub.org/noc-chat/technical1-singles-forum/925868393/635866380/view I am no expert, but my understanding is that the main difference between the 18 and ES2 is the plunger frame on the ES2, later followed by the swinging arm, ... 2012-02-05T21:15:02Z Comment http://www.nortonownersclub.org/noc-chat/news-and-views/685221161/388279486/view I'll take the bait. It is simple - synthetic is best, just look where it is used throughout industry in applications that make an old twin engine revving very ... 2012-02-05T20:29:47Z Comment http://www.nortonownersclub.org/noc-chat/technical4-commando-forum/487599535/496400906/view Here are a couple close ups of the right hand side of the engine, what should be the rear brake lever is actually the gear shifter, you can see the kick start ... 2012-02-05T18:39:23Z Comment http://www.nortonownersclub.org/noc-chat/news-and-views/622015163/178516577/view Just wondering if there are many members from London/the south east planning on attending the Rally? I am considering it, but it is a long old drive to ... 2012-02-05T18:28:13Z Comment http://www.nortonownersclub.org/noc-chat/technical1-singles-forum/133644543/760193354/view Previously wrote:   Date of purchase; 31st August 1951 (left factory) Engine & Frame No 40483. There is no letter F before the number. ... 2012-02-05T18:20:20Z Comment