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hello Once again since the club website up dated  the club as missed out a Heavy twin In history of Heavy twins  and some time ago there was a long conversation and a thread put on the website About this missing heavy twin  but to up date you all

Hi all, this is not specifically Norton-related. As some of you may know, I recently purchased a new Piaggio MP3 three-wheeled 'super scooter' and a freeby TomTom Vio sat-nav came with it.

I have a full set of tools but I am blowed if I can get a spanner to tighten the rear upside down nut on the cylinder head of my 1956 Dominator 99.  I can get a partial turn but no more.

Anyone tell me what top/bottom shock bushes the original 1956 Wideline frame had? I have a 1956 frame that seems to have 3/8 top bush and 5/16 bottom.

Also did they have 11.9' for 12.9' inch units as standard? Current set it 12.9'

Hi

Does anyone know if there is a source for brake pads for the dunstall twin disc? They are dinky! 35mm only in diameter with a lug to stop rotation.

Cheers

Paul

I’m going to replace both my tyres this winter and was wondering if there are any good dealers to approach for these please? I was going to visit my local tyre dealer, however thought I’d check first Just in case?

Bike is 1959 Dommi 99. Asssuming my testing procedure is correct I have established that the reason my Alternator is no longer charging is due to my Stator being grounded. This is my second failure of a Goff supplied Lucas Stator.

hello nocers  now can anyone help out with information to wipac alternators and there replacements , yours anna j  

Can anyone cast some light on when the above decal was applied to the primary drive cover? In browsing the pictures in our gallery and sales brochures there is no obvious answer. Were there different styles?

See below photo please.

 Few of us have met b4 & this time it’s on the above date 

  “ Yondermann Cafe”

    A623 Wardlow Mires , wardlow,Buxton     
     SK17 8RW

Does anyone know the thread form and size for the speedo gear mount inside the brake drum? It's a long shot... it seems to be either 26tpi or 1mm pitch. Since the chronometrics had metric threads I imagine either is possible.

Hi does anyone know if the mounting shown in the attached (circled in red) are available from anywhere still?

Frame mount for Petrol tank (rear)

Thanks Colin

hi is there a risk of lubrication on speedo gears in front wheel getting onto the brake shoes what do you suggest

As you all know I am in the process of rebuilding my Navigator engine.

I purchased a gasket set and noticed there is no gasket for the crankcase/ engine halves.

When taking apart my engine I removed a paper gasket.

Hi,

I intended trying out my recent Electra purchase (first foray into British bikes) before going too deep into the oil leak(s) however I have decided the leak is too severe to allow this.

Hi. My ‘project’ 1960 Dommie 99 frame has a small lug projecting from the lower edge of the headstock (possibly a steering stop?) - photos below. On that lug is the stamping ‘F1’. Does anyone know what it means?

I have an early Commando and suffer with a little clutch slip when under load pulling away, the clutch bite point on the lever is at the end of its travel. A couple of questions if I may.

I'm interested in this:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NORTON-MAINTENENCE-MANUAL-TWIN-CYLINDER-HEAVYWEIGHT-TWINS-see-photo-for-models/224089700003?hash=item342cc976a3:g:Mm8AAOSwj3Ne43Iq

I have a 56 Wideline 99 Dominator and on stripping the S/A arm out I have noted that the gusset plates are worn with around 0.75 - 1.00 mm play which means the spindle is sloppy in the mount.

After a pleasant ride out today and catching up with our local club members (at a socially distanced venue) for a natter over butties and a flask of tea or two.

I have just received a speedo gear wheel for rigid Norton single. It threads onto a boss inside the brake drum. But, sadly, its inside diameter is 54mm  whereas the outside diameter of the boss is only 52mm!

Hi all,

Yet again minutes have been released for a meeting which clearly overlap the most recent meeting.

Any one out there know of a source for Inter rear tyres and tubes(20”) I’m looking for a couple of 3.50/4.00-20 tubes and can’t find any through the usual sources.

Paul Gibbons

The bike starts fine, but only runs for about 5 minutes and stops. After sitting it once again starts, but stops again. Anyone with an idea about this.

Anyone got or can confirm details of original paint for silver Mk3 interstate?

Silver then lacquer then hand painted pinstripes on top? with black vinyl logos.

What are the widths of the black and red pinstripes please?

Hello i have 650 ss 1964 and i have boyer(placed on magneto place) same stile as on commando how i can set ignition timing? thanks

Tomas

A little diversion from my normal query.   With the crank slot used to show position on firing stroke 28deg BTDC; do you then line up the trigger device with the “reluctor” and that’s it?