Hi, I have a 1953 Inter which is almost entirely original, apart from the headlight glass and the horn. Does anyone know which are the right parts, or was there no consistency? It has the underslung headlight.
I've seen Lucas anchor symbol lights, and also something called a cats-eye glass being used.
As for the horn, some seem to have the usual chrome rimmed Altettes located in front of the engine, but someone suggested it should have the 1140 horn under the seat on the left.
I'm not usually too fussed about this sort of thing, but the bike is so nearly original I might as well fix these two things.
Thanks, Alistair Kean
Alistair I'm no expert on…
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Previously Andrew Heathwoo…
Previously Andrew Heathwood wrote:
Alistair
I'm no expert on these but have you seen the pictures of this model in Cyril Ayton's International Norton Superprofile book?
I can scan and send an image if you like. I'm assuming 1953 is the model with the featherbed frame. The pictures show a chrome rimmed horn in front of the engine in line with the base of the barrel.
Let me know if you'd like any of the images.
Andy
The machine in the book is mine, although prior to my ownership. The horn is correct but the headlamp should be the underslung pilot light type.
Rgds
Alan
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Thanks both - have found a…
Thanks both - have found a secondhand copy of the book - very helpful. I think I've also located a headlight glass - mine is for right-hand drive, so obviously not the original.
Got it running yesterday - needs a new set of cables before first long run - and a fix to the leaky tank. Looking forward to it!
Al
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Alistair
I'm no expert on these but have you seen the pictures of this model in Cyril Ayton's International Norton Superprofile book?
I can scan and send an image if you like. I'm assuming 1953 is the model with the featherbed frame. The pictures show a chrome rimmed horn in front of the engine in line with the base of the barrel.
Let me know if you'd like any of the images.
Andy