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Presumably this is a Velocette-style ball-and-spring arrangement. Am I correct in thinking that servicing/renewal is by removal of the small screw in the head of the banjo bolt? (see pix at 

As this is 5/8*1/4" as opposed to 5/8*3/8”, presumably the theory is that the 20 per cent reduction in bearing area is more than offset by

Hi. I’m putting together a single carb Dommie 99 (1960) engine. I’ve got the correct carb manifold for the cylinder head.

Hi everyone, I am new to the norton commando world and I’m currently piecing together an engine

I have a couple of questions:

The spindle of my MK 2 850 US spec commando has seized badly into the gearbox cradle. short of large drift and mate with 7lb sledge hammer I am struggling to get it out. Any tips/ideas welcome.

Advice on best replacement rear shocks for a 750 Commando please?

I need to clean the tank badge holes. Doe anyone know the size of the holes so I can carefully clean them out with a die.

John

Hi had my tank resprayed is there a dimensioned position of the norton decals or do people do it by eye?

What were the factory  applied  finishes on a 1956  model 99 ? What were optional colors? What did the fuel tank have? frame, fenders and wheels?

Do I have the correct shock shocks.

Hi all, I've sorted the electronic ignition and timing on my Electra now moving on to the starter.

IHi,

One minute it was OK, the next a great puddle of oil.

Traced it to the kick start shaft, ordered up 2 new rubber seals (spare just in case) and gear box gasket.

My 1949 500 Norton inter was exported to Argentina early in January 1949.I believe it is reasonably correct, except that it is fitted with a brass TT carburetter.

Is it possible to adjust the slack in this distributor/magneto chain? I seem to remember reading that two of the three studs are smaller than the lower one and the mag can be pivoted slightly around it. 
It's not the case with my ES2.

Hi,

Has anyone got any experience/info regarding fitting a 4LS Robinson front brake into 7 3/8 inch

roadholder forks?

Hello , 

I am restoring a 1954 88 that was fitted with non-standard mudguards. I aim to make a new rear guard using a universal blank fitted with home made side valences.

I have a 850 electric start engine,I want to clean out the threads on barrels,the (2 small studs at front off engine )can anyone shed some light on the size of tap to clean them up.also the sizes for the head studs,thanks 

Most of us are aware by now that Stan Dibben has passed. 

I was lucky enough to know him fairly well and spend some time with him. 

See below application for commissioning of a part. If you also require the same part or know where they can be obtained. Please respond accordingly.

Hi all 750 Commando users.

I would appreciate a confidence check please on my rebuild of a 1971 750 Combat import before I bolt the head down.  The pistons over extend from the barrel finished face by 1.7mm and a new copper head gasket is 1mm uncompressed leaving the piston

I came across a big 4 engine casing today with the number: 1. S5. 2134 I have attached a pic. Is this a war dept number?

Hi all,

On removing the sleeve gear in my 650SS gearbox, the bearing came out with it. No heat was used. I must admit that I did use a little more than a slight tap with my rubber mallet. The bearing is now stuck fast on the sleeve gear.

I was changing over my car wheels to fit the spare winter tyre set. As I wheeled them out of the garage, I stopped to pick out the bits of gravel etc that had got stuck in the treads.

Bike is 1959 Model 50. I'm looking to have it rebored and to fit a new +0.040" piston this winter. I live in the Bournemouth area. My Dominator rebore was undertaken by D.R.

Help needed.

I have a loose bushing in the kickstart gear, see the photo.

What shall I buy to replace it? Is there a part code to look for?

Any help very appreciated, thanks :-)

Hi all

Are the progressive fork springs for the Commando a useful upgrade or stick to new standard springs.