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Hi all, first post as I only recently acquired my Mk 3 850. It has a few issues so getting to these one at a time, a couple of questions if I may?

I’m trying to remove the half time pinion from the timing side of my Domi 99 but it’s so tight on the crankshaft nose that I can’t slide it off.

Hi,

My 1955 Model 88 main lighting switch gives me parking + instrument light, and headlamp + instrument + tail lamp.  Is this correct wiring?  If not, how should I rewire the lighting switch?

Paul

Sorry all, but due to circumstances beyond my control, the May 2019 Roadholder dispatch from the printers has been delayed such that you may not receive your copies until next week (w/c 6th May).

 Does anyone know how many different covers there are? I have a late type with the three bolt mounting  fitted to my ES2, I wanted to swap it with an original type so I can fit a mag dynamo,.

Hi I've just started working on the forks of my 1950 Big 4 restoration project and hit a possible big problem. The fork slider are excessively worn around the spindle holes without I think enough metal remaining to ream and sleeve.

I'm currently undertaking Norton's version of The Labours of Hercules, ie I'm trying valiantly to eradicate the many and varied oil seepages that plague the bike.

has anyone shortened their side stand

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Could anyone tell me what the diameter and thread form are of the three long studs that screw into the underside of a Domi 99 cylinder head please?

Hi All,

Following on from some comments made at the AGM, I am thinking of making some 'absolute basics' video's. These would not be professionally done, just a hand held camera or phone. Minimal editing and released via youtube. 

Sorry - should have posted in Nortons General. Have a look there.

I see the “racer” is for sale again in this months Classic Motorcycle! 

Due to a gudgeon pin circlip breaking up causing the gudgeon pin to grind a groove in the barrel, which in turn caused metal filings to drop into the crankcase and circulate the engine, I am rebuilding my Dommi.

Can anybody tell me the correct length of the rear shocks for my '61 ES2 rebuild?

If so, please specify what the dimension is - shock extended, hole center to hole center, etc.

Those that came off certainly aren't original.

Hi,

My timing cover has a large steel plug low down on the outside - I think it’s for the filter related to the oil pressure relief valve.

1959 Bike.

I've been advised by a reputable motorcycle mechanic with a proven track record to ditch the Camshaft Breather during the rebuild. Is this a good idea ? What will it achieve ? Will it solve a problem or cause a problem ?

What is the drive ratio please?

There was a recent thread about who was going to the Colombres (N.Spain) Rally at the end of September. Being at the Stafford Show on Sunday I now realise there are two rallies going on in that area, and at almost the same time.

Hi,

This is my first post since joining the Club last week, so apologies if it's in the wrong place.

Morning all, Dose anyone know where I can find a set of main bearings and big and little end bearings for a 1929 model 18.

thanks simon

I bought my first antique car, a 1968 MG Midget. It's a fun little toy with very few problems and no serious ones yet.

Hi all, does anyone know if there is a "Off the shelf" brake cable, with switch, available for the Dominator?    Probably quite a simple d.i.y job, but, why bother if there is one already on the market. 

I am renovating a 1964 Navigator and I would like to share this easy way of removing rust so far I have used Electrolysis to de-rust the inside of the petrol tank with good results and the following is before and after of the seat pan.

I.m fitting new rings to the Atlas and have been supplied Wellworthy 5 piece oil rings but with no instructions .  3 rails and 2 springs per piston (RGM supply these too)  , Information on end gaps and the position of the extra rail would be usefu

Has anybody fitted aftermarket bar end mirrors?

i have a commando street with renthal bars and struggling to find suitable mirrors due to the narrow internal diameter approx 16mm of the tube

any suggestions?

I ordered some bits for my ES2 on Tuesday. They arrived Friday.

Very well done, Spares Dept!!

George

I have just got a ’69 commando that requires new isolastics. Being somewhat daunted by by prospect of fitting vernier isolastics, and in particlular the ones in the middle, could anyone reccomend a mechanic in S.E England.

Can anyone tell me the thread size of the handlebar clamping Allen bolts. Having measured them as near as I can they seem to be 5/16th dia  20 tpi but that does not appear to correspond with any standard thread size that I can find. 

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