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Hello  all  now at near 66 I now get my first pension on Monday the 9th So for now on things will only get harder  with  pain already in my knees  and ankles  and both hands and wrists  the time will come when we all have to hag up our helmet  and

Saw this posted on Facebook. Did Norton use the name Commando in 1950 (7th ad up from bottom), or has this been faked??

Does anyone have an ‘L’ points plate for sale?  

Or does anyone know where I can get an ‘L’ points plate.

I do have a spare points plate, but it is not marked.  

Does anyone have a picture of an ‘L’ points plate?

Does anyone have an ‘L’ points plate for sale?  

Or does anyone know where I can get an ‘L’ points plate.

I do have a spare points plate, but it is not marked.  

Does anyone have a picture of an ‘L’ points plate?

There has to be a way to filter these off the website.

Hurricane, Manx, Commando engine.  Are these ads being posted by a member?

hi all,

The Norton street is back from the dealers yet again. It is much improved after being remapped and seems to run fine. The front fork reflector that fell off is on order so everything is rosy!!!!!

hi All,

does anyone have any experience of fitting a Mikuni carb to a 1955 Dominator 88, ie carb model, jetting etc.

DAVID

Hello,

For a friend : is there a seal washer (join) between the cylinder head and the exhaust pipe ,thanks

Looking for information on the correct points plate for a Lucas MO1/Magdyno.  I cannot get the correct points gap / timing.  The Magdyno was recently rebuilt from spares and I am not sure it has the correct points plate.  Looking for help.

I am not saying my bike leaks oil, but it leaks oil even when there is no oil in it.....

I have the long term loan of a top of the range oiler. Interested hearing from anyone who has fitted one.

Would a 'like' button be of value to signify agreement without wading in? Maybe not feasible or even desirable?

So long story short. I too am switching to Avon rubber and decided to replace the rims with some stainless at the time. The rear rim didn’t come pre-drilled for a rim clamp. Does anyone have experience using wheels without?  

My 1959 '99' is 6V and I intend using it mainly in the daytime so I've restored it as per original with a new PRS 8 switch and alternator stator and rotor.  Is it worth me upgrading to 12V, considering that I'll be using low current LED lights?  I

Has anyone had first-hand experience of re-sleeving back to original bore? I have seen doubts raised about the strength of the barrels after being bored out to take the sleeves.  I only want to get it to touring trim, not racing.

I have a 1957 88 with a Commando TLS front brake. I have fitted a stiffening kit and new brake shoes but suffer tremendous brake judder.

Hi,

Just rebuilding a 1947 Big 4, having issues with the front wheel assemble,

should there be a spacer between the front brake plate and the wheel bearing assemble?

Cheers

Tony

....the type with the vertical studs on the sliders. Can someone measure the thickness of the flat stock so I can make one?

Thanks,

Mike

Hi,

We have had a member who has had to cancel for the rally, he has a single Chalet which cost him £94 for three nights accommodation.

Is anyone interested in buying it off him?

can anyone tell me how old my bike badge is, it came on a 1954 norton picture atatched it was on the bike when i bought it in 1974 

Has anyone please got a picture of the gear change mechanism of a 350 Navigator 1961 model. I've put new oil seals on the shaft and when the casing was refitted, I was able to select first gear but no others. I can't get it out of gear now.

Hi, my side stand bracket snapped tonight. Can anyone point me in the right direction for a replacement bracket? Thanks in advance.

I need to exercise my new machine before making changes but already I have ordered a replacement pair if pinions to lower 2nd gear. Have others done this? It's a question of keeping originality or making it more convenient.

Can someone detail the correct procedure for adjusting a TLS fron brake such that both shoes make contact simultaneously ? 

Thanks,

Mike

Can anyone with a 1934 16H which has a hand gearchangd please send me an image of your fuel and oil tank so l can get the graphics and decals correct on mine please. Thank you.

carl.sanders@mtx.co.uk

Hi All,

I am rebuilding a 1930 model 18 motor for a friend and wanted to confirm what the valve timing specifications are.

I have a book called Motor Cycling maintenance series Norton motorcycles 1928-55.

Hi All,

Would like to know what finish was used on a 1930 model 18, was it chrome or nickel plate.

Thanks in advance

Cheers Andy

Hi,

What are the advantages and disadvantages of fitting a belt drive system to a ES2 and can you recommend the best belt drive system.  Are there any problems in running a dry clutch ?

I've just purchased a 1957 Dominator 99 which I recovered from a garden earlier this year. It had lay under a Tarp for about 40 years.

It has no documents but has a rear number plate and matching Frame and Engine numbers.