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After finally getting my rebuilt engine run in, its time to concentrate on the fine tuning.

hello, im new to the forum.

Hi all.

Where would you recommend to get my fuel tank Fully restored and painted Looking like new again hopefully?:)))

Two years in and I have just about got my Electra oil tight apart from a stubbornly little weep from the primary chain case oil filler cap.

Dear All,

hi, can anyone help with 500t left side or a pair of 500t footrests please

After having the monobloc of my Model 50 sleeved, I tried setting it up correctly and seem to have done it nearly right.

Hi Guys,

I have acquired a barrel (std. bore) with badly damaged skirts. ie. large chunks missing!

Presumably it could be bored/sleeved and the rod cut-outs re-machined but would it be worth the expense? 

Hello 

I'm still on the lookout for a 650ss barrel as the engine I have has a 99 barrel and it's not ideal (see previous forum discussions). It's on my shopping list  - but prices are a bit salty at the moment.

Having recently rebuilt my Dommie with a new cam chain, after a few hundred miles I noticed a rattle in the timing case.

Folks,
my dommie has dynamo 6v and Magneto with auto-advance.
I bought the kit to transform my Dommie on electric ignition, composed by:

On my 850 mk3, I run pazon ignition and a single Mikuni carb. I am getting good compression (172 psi) on both cylinders, yet when I check the plugs one has a sooty core whereas the other looks fine?

I'm looking for information regarding early 1947 specifications for the 500 singles. I have one of the surviving B3T Trials 500s and am in the process of returning the bike to what I hope would have been the original spec.

I am restoring my 1972 Commando Interstate & need help with the wiring. I am clueless with electrical items. Is there anybody in my area (Coalville) who would be willing to rewire my bike or suggest someone who could.

Does any body have a reference number or place i can locate this switch as mine seems to have failed and all there is on the little box is the reference to BURGESS.

nothing is quite the same when i look up this type of switch

Question for members - '69 Norton Mercury, swing arm with spacer and bushes, with single spindle bolt with two washers.
Manual does not mention Torque setting, they say 60Nm, seems a lot for swing arm.

Hi,  I bought my P11 many years ago, been a great reliable bike, easy starter and done many 1000's of miles across Europe.  It came with electronic ignition and until a few 100 miles ago, no issue.

In the process of getting stubborn tank liner out. I am going to run the bike over the summer before returning to nuts & bolts and shaking over the winter.

Recommendations for in line fuel filters would be welcome.

Here's a strange one. I've soldered together a magneto timing light with a 3,5 mm audio jack for a headphone and an NE555 IC in it that generates the sound. Naming that component indicates I know about this stuff, but I don't really...

OK So I've got seen 4th gear layshaft cog with number 5 and number 6. Both SEEM to be similar.
Anyone tell me the difference?
Cheers
Paul

All buttoned up and starting well with the new arrangement. The bad news? I noticed no charge showing on the ammeter. After tracing through I have plenty of AC volts arriving at the (solid state) rectifier but nowt coming out of it.

 I have a dolls head gearbox with a number TNS 87697 will this be suitable for my 1933 16h
thanks

Greetings! 

A quick question ....

Hi, I'm having trouble finding a new headlight rim for my 1946 Model 18.

Hello All,
I'm hoping someone can help me find the correct speedometer for my 1950 Model 18. The one I have is a 120 mph unit, but is fairly accurate, at 1475 revs/mile. I also need a bottom-pull trip reset, as mine is a side pull. 

I was looking a spare to replace the Cam ring in my auto-advance magneto to rebuild it.
Anyone can address me to good source of spares?

/Giovanni

Thanks in advance for your help. I am re-installing the fuel taps on my Commando, however I did not take them off, so I am not sure what seals should be in place. 

I need to purchase a full gasket set, but see a wide variation in prices. Being a tight Scot ;-)
I would like to spend as little as possible, but don't want to buy junk, especially the head gasket.
Any recommendations please?

I've had an Alton electric start on my MkIIA for ten years. Recently I've come across a few references to the sprag clutch woodruff key breaking under the strain of starting, and mentions of modifications than can be made to prevent this.