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Hi folks, finally decided to join.
Went for a spin on my 57 Dommie 99 and within a few hundred yards got a graunching sound from below.

Hello,

After 6 months use I found a gradually worsening smell of petrol in the garage where I keep the Norton. The Bantam and the motor mower were innocent - there was a dampness under the Norton's tank towards the back.

I have a 1955 Model 30 International that has an exhaust valve guide seal that is blown (see attached photo). I cant find the part number in the manual. Need help in what part number to order and who might have the part.

I would like to wish our Chairman a speedy return to health during his treatment and a long lasting recovery.
He must be a good patient and do as he is told during this time.

Looking at buying this bike , I have a model 18 bitsa I keep in Ireland , but I know nothing about internationals , so please let me know what's right and what looks wrong, I will get better pictures 

Hello,
.           does anybody know the capacity of the fuel tank of the original version of the Commander (with integral panniers). 

I'm selling mine to somebody who lives in The Netherlands and he's considering riding is home.

Hi there.

Hi. I'm a recent member and haven't been able to access the shop since i joined, all i get is a picture of a bike and nothing else?

Hi All,

I know this has been discussed a few times before but what tyres do members recommend for a 1976 Mk3 Commando that I have from new. I am trying to cure head shake/wobble and I appreciate that this can be a common problem with Commandos.

What's the best way to check/set the ignition timing on a '61 99?

I've done about 800 miles on my Navigator, runs well enough except for one thing, tick over speed is too high.
It ticks over at around 1800 rpm, far to high.

Hi, I've never used a torque wrench when tightening the heads on the 99s or Commandos I've owned. Question is, will a torque wrench fit into the back of cyl space for the rear nut and the two front recessed nuts?

Does anyone know the number of teeth on the fibre and drive pinions on a 6V Lucas DC generator Type E3H on a Model 7 (and 77) ?  regards, howard 

Evening. Hope someone can help as absolutely stuck. I am fitting the above to a Lucas SR1 magneto as coil is suspect.

Got the crank and new rods together at last and dry fitted in crankcases. I turned down an old Superblend and roller bearing to make assembly easier and now need to know about sorting the end float.

hi all i have just purchased a quite nice 71 (although not registered till 73 ) commando , my intention was to replicate a 750 norvil i had back in the 80,s ( cafe racer etc you get the idea ) :-) .

Hello

My 1962 650ss with a 99 barrel finally started the other day but sadly needed a bike starter to get her running.

I have recently acquired a Norton Model 50 1959 wideline.  On taking the petrol tank of to get access to the carburettor I noticed a crease in the right side top tubing similar to the one on the attached photo.

I'm looking for Ian's contact details if anyone can help.......

aye up all me again :-) just noticed that on the front end of my commando ie wheel rim disc ( floater ) etc there are stars stamped on them ?

Hi guys,

hello ,

on my  55,19s i am thinking of fitting a 6 volt battery without the plastic box. i already have one of the plastic boxs you put a battery in. but the lid doesn,t seem to secure. it makes for a loose fitting battery.

I have a 1950 Big 4 with no spark. I have checked the usual. plug, cap, lead and have got to the pickup on the Mag. I am trying to remove it but its more than fiddly. Very difficult to get at the 2 screws holding it on.

Hello all, new member here and with also a 'new' bike, recently registered with the DVLA on an age related plate dating back to 1951. extremely happy with the bike but needs recommissioning, its a Norton 500T 1951.

Not sure whether this should be in the Electrical forum, but here goes.

Folks,
I want to change the rear mudguard on my Dommie.
A friend of mine has a spare mudguard from model 88 to give me.
Checking the spare parts list they have different part number.

I recently replaced the layshaft bearing in the gearbox and at the same time replaced various bushes and also the kick-start return spring.

I need to replace a  leaking top gasket on my 2017, 961 sport, the first two questions I have are, where can I obtain a gasket and secondly, once I have taken the tank off the bike can the rocker gasket be replaced with the engine in.