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Re: NOC Shop head bearings

2012-05-17T15:00:20Z

Hi, thanks for the reply, yes 'tis a featherbed. I've had a reply from Dale too, I understand about the workforce, many thanks to them. Also since the question ...

Dominator cylinder heads

2012-05-17T13:47:49Z

Having recently acquired a Dominator 88 I'm currently trying to make sense of the seemingly impenetrable world of cylinder heads. A bit of internet research ...

Re: Clutch friction plates

2012-05-17T07:27:24Z

Thanks Keith, I will have a closer look at my collection of friction plates. THe problem is that it was precisely the Surflex ones that turned into fine ...

Re: Magneto kill switch?

2012-05-17T05:47:46Z

What you need is the equivalent of the earthing end cap on a K2F (or K1F) type of magneto. Should be possible to fabricate one but I have never seen it done. ...

Re: Clutch rubber fitting

2012-05-17T05:45:12Z

Previously wrote: I believe there is a tool for forcing the clutch centre to one side so that the rubbers can be inserted more easily. I don't ...

Re: Clutch rubber fitting

2012-05-17T03:48:29Z

I believe there is a tool for forcing the clutch centre to one side so that the rubbers can be inserted more easily. I don't have one. What I do ...

Re: NOC Shop head bearings

2012-05-17T01:30:16Z

Previously wrote: Does anybody know if the tapered head race bearings in the NOC shop are a direct swap for the cup, cone and ball bearing ...

Re: History 650cc

2012-05-17T01:08:50Z

Previously wrote: A pity Anna does not write a bit more about her '54 Dominator. After all, this was the last "True Norton", before AMC ...

Re: 16H small end bush - what material?

2012-05-16T22:30:58Z

I am just changing my 16H small end. I already have some bushes, I actually have 2 new old stock and they are different from the one in the bike. All the ...

Clutch rubber fitting

2012-05-16T20:56:38Z

Hi All, need to replace the clutch centre cush drive rubbers (AMC clutch) This looks like a real fight. Anyone got any good ideas of how to go about ...

Re: History 650cc

2012-05-16T17:05:43Z

If we're all quite certain about the rev counter cable setup on the Manxman, I am happy to alter the History section accordingly.

Re: History 650cc

2012-05-16T14:55:18Z

Old age getting to "shouldn't" when reading "wouldn't". Need a couple of lessons in comprehension!!!

Re: History 650cc

2012-05-16T14:53:00Z

Previously wrote: A pity Anna does not write a bit more about her '54 Dominator. After all, this was the last "True Norton", before AMC took over ...

Re: Magneto kill switch?

2012-05-16T07:14:59Z

I have a valve lifter on the Norton which is fine for stopping the engine, but I also have an older bike (a Levis) which doesn't have a lifter (Though I could ...

Re: Roadholder bushes and seals

2012-05-16T07:07:08Z

Thanks for the replies. I'll contact Norvil about the fork kit and parts numbers conversion book. Gordon

Re: Mk.3 crankshaft end float

2012-05-16T07:02:55Z

Yes that is correct Alan they are/were at the inner bearing seat. Again you were correct adding heat would not have been a good idea, I took it to a friend ...

Re: Dommie 88 paint colour (Poly Grey)

2012-05-15T19:56:31Z

Previously wrote: This is quite a good reference for colours http://www.rsbikepaint.com/en-gb/colours.php Thank you so much Mark - what a ...

Re: Unfit classic parts

2012-05-15T18:34:58Z

I know what you mean about bits that don't fit. A mate and I have had loads of problems from parts from reputable dealers that still don't fit. I've ...

NOC Shop head bearings

2012-05-15T18:23:18Z

Does anybody know if the tapered head race bearings in the NOC shop are a direct swap for the cup, cone and ball bearing type with no machining ...

Master cylinder lids

2012-05-15T17:37:31Z

I have a master cylinder with the plastic lid and was wondering if the earlier alloy lid would fit or does anybody know where I could get an after market ...