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recently bought a plug for the 68 Atlas . both the large thread and hexagon appear different to the Dommy ones .  AF ?   What spanner size?

Just wondering if any other NOC members are having troubles with ordering parts online.  It seems it is a little buggy for me.  My default operating system is iOS and no luck.  I tried my wife's Windows OS and no luck.

Hey everyone how are you doing?

Would anyone in the Gloucester area be willing to loan me a 650 twin engine for an afternoon so that I can mock up my rebuild? It could even just be empty cases and barrels.

Sorry to learn just now that Dave Degens died yesterday. Best known for his Dresda Tritons, but also a successful racer earlier on in his career in mammoth races such as the Barcelona 24 Hours and the Thruxton 500.

Hi, I have an early 20M Commando where the centre stand is mounted on a frame tube rather than the later engine plate mount.

I recently received my Friends of the NMM news letter that advertised a Norton factory tour on the 18th March.  I fired off an email saying 'sign me up!'.  Not having had a reply, I called the NMM and the phone was answered by 'William' an AI enti

Gents,

I will be reassembling the top end of my 46 model 18 soon and will need to lap my barrel and head...The engine had a gasket prior and I would like to assemble the correct way.

Hello, I am currently restoring a 500 inter,a CJ and a 500T without too much difficulty . But I have acquired a 1927 James 500cc and I am at a loss for engine information .If any one can assist please let me know ?  Philip

Hi, just finished wiring my 850 Mk3 (phew!).

Hello everyone is it still possible to get brake shoes for the jubilee if not is there alternative that can be used many thanks[ jubilee 1964 ]

Does anyone know a source for new cams for BTH magnetos. Mine hand operated BKHI is worn out.

Hello, I read somewhere that once grit gets into an oil tank that's it's near impossible to get it all out and after a week of flushing out this seems to be true.

The forks on my 39 are the girders with limiting springs. I'm in the process of putting the forks back together after checking, cleaning, etc.The check springs are adjustable in length, and I have found no info anywhere on how to set them up.

Hello,   A local friend who laces wheels professionally tells me that he has had issues recently with spokes from CWC...spokes too long with threaded end disappearing too far into the nipple.

Hi All,
When kicking over my nearly finished MK2a there is a weird clunking sound from K/start area that only happens when under load with the plugs in, fine without the plugs.

Hi all,
I am interested in doing the Northumberland 250 this coming May but need some local info on decent accommodation that will not require a second mortgage. 

My new commando notes book has arrived. Its a shame that the commando R is missing from 1969 notes. The Commando R was the stop gap bike which led to the roadster. There were only about 650 made and most went to Canada and America.

Hi,

The fork leg drain screws are slightly chewed as they were REALLY tight, so I thought, blow the expense, lets buy some new ones.
Andover Norton say part number 060354 is Fork Slider Drain Screw (UNC)

Hello, I need the rocker arm for the intake valve of a 500 Manxman 
from Neville Adams. Does anyone produce replacement parts for the engine?
Best regards
Carsten

I need to repaint the white mudguards and tank on a Mk 3 Interpol. 
Does anyone now the paint code / ref?

Colin

I realise the following will have no interest to pretty well most NOCcers, but here goes.

Not sure if this is allowed? Or indeed if this has already been done. Some other Forums I have been on have a bit of a 'Rogues Gallery' for their bikes. Is there one on this site??

Steve.

I have experimented with some LED bulbs and am making an effort to post what I have found in case it is of any use to someone.

In the process of fitting a brake light to my recently acquired Model 30, I have discovered that the dynamo is not wired into the system, and there is no regulator to be found.

Hi All

First time on here so be gentle please.

I have a 1976 Mk3 850 with electric start, my wife has been pillion on other bikes but doesn't want to go on the Norton because all she can see is my back! 

Hi, I am a 'new'  old guy to NOC. I have been riding bikes since the age of 15 and now about to hit the age of 70.

Hi all,

I have a strange 2"(ish) O ring in between the magneto and the timing case on my 1950 ES2, and can find no mention of it in the parts catalogue anywhere? 

hello

what size bolts holds the handlebar clamps to the top yoke,i am looking into some risers

thanks

Pete
 

I am a member of the Laverdaforum and that website has a feature that automatically opens selected threads at the first unread post, avoiding having to scroll through previously read posts.

OK I give up... I've searched this and other resources but can't see anywhere how the Breather Hose to the oil separator clip (06-5569) is fixed/located.