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A friend of mine has just bought a bike he was told is a 1934 Big4.

The crankcase is stamped 82 x 113.

However, measuring the bore and stroke he found that it is 79 x 100mm.

Hello all, When I recently re-tightened the rear wheel spindle the wheel locked tight. I put this down to a missing bearing spacer which was duly purchased and fitted.

Afternoon.  Would it be safe to assume that a cylinder base gasket for a 1948-on M18 would fit a 1947 bike?  I'm hoping that the only change was the addition of oil holes from '48.  Thank you. 

hi,i have just bought a 64 Norton 650ss.i am having a problem setting the points,i cant get the gap to 12 thou on both ramps of the cam ring,is this something I can sort myself or do I need to get the mag overhauled.

Hello. I need new rims etc for my 64 650SS. I have done some research and feel somewhat confused, not unusual.

My usually reliable Commando has, possibly for the first time in 30 odd years of ownership, refused to start after a winter layup.

Unfortunately the wreath laying and service at PA Norton's has been cancelled for 2020.

Does anyone know what thread the 4  3/8 short bolts that secure the rear gearbox plate to the frame spigots is - I assume BSCY? (Single down tube swinging arm frame)

Cheers

dan 

Does anyone know where I can buy a left hand exhaust pipe for my plunger Model 7 that actually fits ? Armours can theoretically supply but they dont fit ! (the tail pipe finishes pointing downwards, not horizontal).

Hi; looking for a chain guard for a Model 7 in a NON featherbed frame (single down tube but with swingarm). 

Hello !   Several of us in our local vintage club; Old Fort York,  Toronto, (all members of the CVMG,) are helping a member finish off his extremely weathered, basket case Commando Combat restoration, which has stalled for years.

Hi all, I have a single R 926/26 Amal carb on the bike. Is this the correct carb for a 73 750 does anyone know? Thanks in advance.

Hi all - found the magdyno on my mid-fifties ES2 had worked loose. Is there any way of tightening the bolts without removing the whole timing cover and re-timing the ignition? I really don't want to unless I have to!

With the Corona virus outbreak prompting Spain, Portugal and other European countries to take drastic measures, Is the International rally still going ahead? or will it be postponed to a later date in the year?

Dear Members,

On Friday my very extended top-end rebuild finally came together — and the bike started second kick!

Has anybody out there fitted an original pair of Rodark panniers to their Norton ?

I want to ride to work tomorrow and I can't find my manual. I suppose I could clean my hell hole of a shop but it's easier to ask here for help.

While working on my royal enfield 350cc 1957 Bullet I wonder if anyone can give me some advice on refitting a Lucas SR1 magneto as what I have read is contradictory.

I have a Mag  which I guess came off a dommy.  It has a  plate with the following stampings,   K2F  AC160    423798  or could be B not 8     do we have a mag man who can translate?.

Hello,

I want to put an oiltap with cutout-switch into the oilline of my 1949 model 18. The K2F magneto off my Domi 99 has a cutout. That model 18 has a magdyno magneto without a cutout-cable. What can I do?

Helmut

hello all  on Facebook Just British Motorcycle all  welcome  a good forum to chat  see you there  Yours  Anna J  

Afternoon all.  The small end bush on my '47 M18 disintegrated last July.  I've taken the engine out, and removed the barrel.  Now need someone to ream in a new bush, ideally without me having to remove the con rod from the engine and send it away

What is in todays Petrol?

Hi there, a friend asked me if I knew what these forks are and as a multiple commando owner they looked familiar and I wondered if they were from something lightweight like an Electra.

My Electra parts list has an entry for fibre washers to go under the heads of the gearbox cover. Are these available or will I have to use a sealant?

I have dry assembled a Navigator out of boxes prior to restoring it.

Simple question...  Are cam followers for a Commando the same as for a 650 Dominator engine?  I have a cracked pad in the "dommie" and a set of 4 on the shelf marked up as Commando.

Cheers

Jon

Bike is 1959 Dommi 99 - The bike has a belt drive conversion which alters the normal placement of the Rotor - not sure if this has an influence on the problem or not. What torque shoul I tighten the Rotor securing nut to ?

Happy birthday to AJD who is ** today. 

With many thanks for keeping most of us thoroughly entertained over the last year.