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I'm in the process of dismantling my 1936 Model 18 and find the valve gear in a poor state. I'd appreciate some help on the following:

After seeing the state of my Domi 99 engine I’m starting to question every item in there.

Anyone know the part number and a source for a set of Electra rear chain adjusters?

Jack

I am rebuilding a 1961 ES2 and the two speedos which came with the parcel of parts are:

1. Smiths Green Circle 150 mph(!) SSM 3001/02 1000

2. Smiths Grey Circular center 150 mph(!) SSM (5001/06 1000)?

See photo

morning all,

Can anyone tell me what tests I can perform on my pvl 6v coils to ensure they are ok? Currently trying to troubleshoot dodgy spark from plugs.

dominator 99 1962

cheers

Noticed that most of us can't make a clickable link in their messages, but some can.

How?

Hi I have obtained a NOS Hepolite 71 MM +.040" piston Cr 7.25 TO 1 

My cylinder is off for to have a cylinder liner fitted   and the machinist wants to know what size the bore is to be finished to ? Can anyone please advise ?

You don't see one advertised for years then three pop up at once, John Player Norton's that is.  What's surprising me is that they don't appear to be attracting any buyers.

Just for historical accuracy does anyone know what was in the toolkit sited under the seat, got the tool tray but no tools!

Whatever happened to this project?  Mentioned, several times, in the celebration booklet, it seems to have quietly passed away.

I have a Norvil head steady fitted to my 750. I keep getting told that this is possibly the reason for some hi frequency vibration. I am not a knee down scratcher so prefer smoothness over rigidity.

- Revert to standard

My 750 seems to rev much higher than my previous bikes. 60 mph is about 5500 rpm.It almost feels like I need to change into 5th I have a 19 tooth sprocket and a Norvil belt drive. 

- What is the standard tooth number for 72 759?

Hi,

As rally goes will know, we try to create a 'Book' all about the rally. The final version will be printed out and given to all rallyists when they arrive but you can find a draft copy of the book here:-

here we go lads.....take a break grab a cuppa put yer feet up and watch this......Stan 'The man' Woods......Nortons Bestist ever Works Rider........LOL

https://youtu.be/MpdPVhFZApU

Hi.

At last! Some time ago the NYC very kindly gave everyone free Commando 850 side panel stickers. Not owning a Commando I dithered on what to do with them. Today I found the answer! 

My apologies!

Hi,

Greetings,

See enclosed picture from my 1961 M-50.

I have lost the rubber 'waterproofing' cover from the combined ignition / lighting switch.

Are these available, if so from whom / where or is it a make it yourself job?

just a quick one to thank the guys from the Northants and Leicester branch for their invite and welcome at the meeting today - Wharf inn Welford.

Hi all - 

 I am preparing to replace valve guides in my 1972 manufacture Combat cylinder head.

What is the correct handlebar for the Roadster?

Nick

Mine now usually stops on the first page. Is it only happening to me? Ta.

Hi all

Has anyone had any issues ( melt down of the insulation) using new Lucas alternator stator and new rotor clearly marked as Lucas

starting to get some confidence since gearbox issues and have been getting some miles in .Due to years riding modern stuff I am still experiencing difficulty with brake and gearlever use .

I've just about finished fitting an Alton electric start to my 850 Mk1 Interstate - not easy with 46 years modifications to work round.

After fitting an experimental oil catch tank to the crankcase breather on my 1956 Dominator 99 to check on the amount of oil that drips out of the breather pipe, I intend to reposition the catch tank and fit a breather valve prior to the catch tan

I saw that Norton and John McGuinness are back on for the NW 200 which is nice, but I'm disappointed that they're going back to the Aprilia engine. My question, though, is why did Norton try to enter a 1200cc engine in a 1000cc event?

Hi, 

Ordered a pair of front wheel nuts in stainless steel for My 1959 jubilee from the N.O.C spares dept. .  got some nuts that where the original part number apart from the number starting with SS for stainless steel.

Hi, I have just joined the club after buying my first Norton at the ripe old age of 62.