All Forum Posts

The bike is a 1972 commando.

I replaced the lay shaft bearing in my gearbox about a year ago as it had failed and at the same time I ordered the full gearbox overhaul kit from AN (06.7279) and index plunger spring.

I have an annoying leak from the head joint. 

I'm looking for opinions and or advice from the Norton sages.....but I have to be honest and admit this is not a Norton query but thought tyres and rims are pretty universal.

Hello all my first post! LE93 Classic Rotary

"I remember you" is not working after I log in. Bin on the blink on and off for a week or two lately. Can Chandeep weave his magic please.

Well I finally got the throttle replaced and the cable fitted - with the Doherty twist grip I bought from the noc shop. Pattern part which need a fair bit of filing. Cable fits! Correct length. 

Hi, having trouble getting parts for for my gearbox on my 1933 16h.
Does anyone know please if someone in the group rebuilds or has the parts for me to carry out rebuild.

Hello all

18 months or so after taking on my 650ss I’m almost at a point where I can wheel her out and get on the road. It has been, as the youth say these days, ‘a journey’.

I have a knackered grey faced tacho 1964/5. It might rebuild OK but i cant find a supplier of parts, particularly the face for the 2:1 ratio clock. Can anyone help?

Hi O Wise Ones

I have discovered that I am unable to fit my newly purchased rear brake light switch because the fitting that holds it is missing from the brake pedal. A complete new brake pedal is 130 plus quid from AN.

Can anyone tell me what model this frame number is from 13081.
thanks

This is from page 85 of the Edgar Franks 1949 Norton Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair.

I'm trying to form a plan regarding rewiring my Mk.3. I intend to wire negative earth.

Calling Commando experts

Hi chaps, a quick progress report on my 1964 Navigator rebuild.  29 days so far from a bare frame to an almost ready to start bike today after fitting the carb, throttle, choke, styling panels and first test fit of the restored seat from Leytons a

Speedo gearbox has given up the ghost (I think - happy to be educated).  I've reseated the cable but still no cable action at all spinning the wheel.  Are they worth repairing or just another part of my order to Andover Norton?

I am new to NOC having just purchased a hybrid, a 1965 matchless G15 CS. It's been confirmed as a genuine matching numbers bike by "Jampot" dating service.

This is in several weeks time. I know it's at the Prescott Hill climb, but can anybody advise what's been arranged and is happening from an NOC perspective.

Hi all not whiskered a plug since my 2smoke days .wondered what heat range plugs i should be looking at 1951 standard ES2 +40piston etc .NGK b6es in at present long reach?ordered Champion N56?

'72 Commando 750 (Combat)

I only get a very weak spark with a Pazon EI (you need magnifying glasses to see it!).  When the bike is running, it runs very well (although I'm only in a breaking in period and haven't exceeded 3800 rpm).

I picked up the '72 Commando that I had won at the HJ Pugh auction on Friday.  The handwritten notes in the file said that the engine. was rebuilt by Walcott Engineering in 2020 and that it had 15 miles of running in.

BBC1 today 25/5/25: someone turned up with 2 Featherbed Manx frames.  One still in Rex McCandless's assembly jig.  Plus steel templates to bend the tubes to correct curvature.  Antiques Road Show, final item...see BBC iPlayer

Hi I'm upgrading my bike to 12v and I'm unsure of which replacement regulator I should buy from the NOC shop? There are a few 12v variations there so any assistance would be appreciated please.

For about a week, I have found that I have to log in every day. Previously, I could go for months staying logged in.  I have not changed anything at my end.

Hi - I'm just starting to renovate a 1961 Navigator.  I'm getting conflicting information about it being a wet or dry clutch.  Would be grateful if someone could put me straight.  Thanks

I'm sure much has been written about this topic down the years - but I'd like to revive it after a recent comment on a Commando thread.

Have quite a lot of end float on dolls head gearbox.
Can anyone one tell me please how much should it have.

I want to rebuild my wheels with stainless spokes and rims, but I am getting a lot of conflicting information when I research spoke patterns, offset, gauge, length and bend.

A note of caution.....
Up to now, fitting Electronic Ignition was relatively simple.
1) Upgrade your system to 12volts. (You kept your alternator & 6v coils - if working).
2) Changed battery, bulbs & horn.

I know its a bit of a thankless task sometimes monitoring the FB page but a few members are taking the micky by advertising Cars, Beds and other non Norton related items.