Siamese Exhausts
Owning a Dominator 99 first registered in 1960. It was fitted with a chrome Siamese exhaust.
Owning a Dominator 99 first registered in 1960. It was fitted with a chrome Siamese exhaust.
I have a 1959 Dommi with a Commando clutch fitted and I am stripping it down prior to engine removal. It seems to be damaged in an odd way and I was wondering whether or not anyone could shed some light on what may have happened ?
Has anyone got any experience of the cNw electric start we see advertised in Roadholder?
Need some closeup photos of the rear wheel spacing and nut fastening to frame . My wheel seems a little off center . Also a photo of the rear brake pedal pivot point . Thanks Guy
What could be wrong to cause the laydown box (mid-fifties) to drop into 2nd gear when stationary on tick-over?
Cheers
George
I'm servicing the speedo on my 77 mkIII commando on which the mileometer and odometer have never worked. Does anyone know where or if I can source these items complete. The counters are seized on the rails and distorted, maybe sunlight and time.
The clearance between the brakeplate and sprocket/drum was such that the lip of the plate did not enter the annular groove on the edge of the sprocket. The rear sprocket dates back to early 1980s and I assumed it was a poor pattern part.
Has anyone experienced these studs stretching.
Can anybody tell me please what the thread is on the plastic/gauze filter that screws internally into the top of a BAP fuel tap ?
Is the rear wheel bearing lock ring (also speedo gearbox drive) really a left hand thread?
Mine won't come out either way, and I don't want to get too rough with it until I know.
I was rummaging around the Telford autojumble on Saturday and came across a pair of NOS early jubilee forks, the ones with the welded on headlight ears, they were maroon so I guess originally James parts but the same never the less.
Roadholder 374 states that items and proposals for addition to the AGM agenda (to be submitted by 23rd February for guaranteed inclusion at the AGM and 16th February for publication in Roadholder and on the NOC website).
Have read the Top end disaster thread. My -68 650SS camshaft looks good and measures about the same as David mentioned. I've understood that the flat tappets are correct. Tappets a bit worn on the flats.Measured the "ditch" to less than one thou.
In case anyone is interested here's a part I made for my neighbor's XS650. The header pipes exits too close to the chain to use the aftermarket mufflers he has.
Does anyone have any technical details for overhauling a Lucas Altette horn? There are a couple of screws with lock nuts to set gaps, but I've no idea what these gaps should be. Parts inside the horn body are riveted in; do these need removing a
Anyone interested in Norton flat tankers will enjoy this video : CannonBall Norton team 2018.
https:/youtu.be/Q17lfBL5vy4
Tim
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Norton-motorcycle-500cc-single/264200053290?hash=item3d838ce22a:g:~OoAAOSwCMRcaGFg:rk:4:pf:1&frcectupt=true
After a contretemps with the bike on it's lift I now have to have the dent knocked out of the tank and the whole thing re-sprayed and lined (black/red striping).
hello Iam searching for Camshaft breather stationary plate for my domina
My 31 model 20 has the wrong exhaust rocker arm.( I think it's from a 33 & later single) Does anyone have a spare one?
or know where one can be bought
Thanks
Does anyone have experience using them on the valve tips of an Inter or sohc Manx?
Thanks,
Mike
Hi all -
Need some advise on fitting rear Iso spindle - one end has more thread than the other - 1" vs 3/4". Does it matter which side has which thread length ? Thanks in advance - Richard
All,
Is it worth maintaining the balance pipes on my Mk2A resto / project?
Is there any benefit to having the balance pipe, over just two separate pipes?
I have just discovered this song which, although rather insulting to us Norton fans, does include some amazing guitar playing. Give it a spin, with a pinch of salt.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0kJdrfzjAg
Ive just noticed the above item advertised on Facebook marketplace Peterborough area Asking price is £850 if interested
I seem to recall someone asking here about International spares recently (?)
Any recommendations for sourcing a neat stainless steel rear luggage rack for a 1955 Dominator 99 ?
Any suggestion for a supplier? Quality and accuracy more important than price or location. Thank you!