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I’ve purchased a new camshaft from Norvil and it comes with a set of instructions, some of which seem a bit odd to me so I’d like to get a few opinions:

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Does anyone know how to remove the pivot bolt from the rear brake shoes?  I'm told the rear hub is the same as used in Royal Enfields from that era.

A couple of  thoughts,  The plug recommended for the first 88 on the list must be for motors with an iron head, helpful if it said that.

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I’m going to convert my Domi 99 ignition from magneto powered to electronic. I’m going for one of those ‘baked bean can’ jobs that houses the electronic ignition stator and rotor (replaces the mag).

Is anyone else suddenly finding it impossible to browse to attach a picture? It's only just stopped working from my mobile phone. List of available actions does let me do it. I'll try on computer later.

I,ve my pal with the Roadking to thank for this,he left his lights on accidentally overnight & his battery was totally flat first thing today,as luck would have it a travelling pair of military reinactment enthusiasts when on hand with a gener

Shortly before last Christmas a builder in a four-wheel drive pickup truck ran into the back of my wife's Vauxhall Corsa on a slip road coming off the M6 at Ribbleton, injuring her and writing her car off, there was no question whatsoever of her b

After many years of trying to get the starter working I gave up. New sprockets, sprags , 4 brush motor  and heavy duty leads. Stiil slipped after 2 or 3 starts!

hi can anyone furnish me with the dimensions of a toolbox for a wd 16h norton as i wish to make my own, i bought mudguard stays from india & regretted it.

After reading that only 93 attended the last AGM meeting in Ellesmere I am a little surprised that the old argument of 'having it up country increases the attendance' Is really the case? where is the proof. 

Having discussed the use of the 100/90-19 front and rear fitment of these with the UK importer and the fitting onto the WM2 standard rim it was soon cleared up that these would fit as they have been used for racing in this configuration.

Hello, I've had nortons off and on since I was seventeen, I think? Navigator, Dommie and for the last 15 years a commando 850 mk3. I was a member for many years and found the technial help invaluable. Theyaki was the nom de plume.

Has anyone got an idea of what is a close match for the later (64) Std Jubilee red colour please.  I’ve seen numerous different “reds” used but can’t tell what would have been close to what was used originally.

On page 17 of the singles forum under crankcase assembly there are some excellent comments and photos regarding the aforementioned oil spacing ring. They are however contrary to the advice given in Mike Pembertons singles DVD.

Hi, restoring my 62 Navigator De-Luxe, struggling to define the paint 'Dove Grey'. Does anyone have a BS number for this paint? 

Cheers

John B

Hi,

Can the left side Electra cylinder head be removed with the engine in the frame?

Jack

Hi. A friend of mine is building a cafe racer using a Manx frame. There are no identifying marks on the frame, he believes this was normal is that correct?

Anyone have images of the paint scheme / decals of a 1934 16H fuel tank and oil tank with hand gear change?

Problems with the Nortons in this year's TT events may require a good deal of scrutiny but here's one issue that probably won't.............. Better luck next year, we hope.  Cheers, Howard 

Just a query on the above.  It seems to be a count of responses rather than "New" responses.  Anything the author writes is not added but contributors messages are summed, whether they are  new or not.

I need some help please.  I've just taken ownership of a 1928 Model 18, in original condition and am re-commissioning it ready for the road i.e.

hello  Well I have heard on the BBC about a scheme to  tax noise pollution from cars and motorcycles  well how this work out they’ve not said  and what else are they going to come up with  to stop us riding our bikes    yours  anna j  

Hi am helping a mate repatriate a 73 80 from the US. I need the height at highest point at the speedo/tacho to help with packing the bike. Seat height is not enough info.

Thanks

Nick

One of my Atlas Exhaust valves  appears too long and the adjuster angle and action on the valve is not good. I expect the seat has recessed a bit although its been nicely angled and appears fine.

Having blown out several composite gaskets, I intend going back to copper (even if there is oil seepage!).  What is the optimum thickness for use with an iron head Dominator 88? .  I have seen from 1 to 5mm.

I'm building a Commando engine from scratch. In terms of rider experience, my 750 Commando is the best of the 30-40 bikes I've ridden over the past few decades.

Hi, bought a new 276 carb for my 1930 model 18 but cannot get it to tick over without the air screw screwed right in. Open it a crack and it spits back and stalls. Checked for blockage and and tried to clean air passage.

Well its sad news  the Norton gremlins  have struck again  as John McGuinness on a Norton V4RR  did one lap and lost its oil presser  So john was out of the Race sad  and devastating for him  , well there is alway another  year   yours  anna j