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As I have not yet invested in a thread measurer (correct expression?) could anyone tell me the thread pitch/size on the boss outlet for the oil tank on a '55 ES2?

Many thanks for any help.

George

Short of carrying a pack of beer cans , to put under the LH footpeg, I am looking for a sidestand to fit my 1950 Model 7 which shared its frame with other bikes like the ES2.

Hi,

I am looking for advice on some work I need done to my 1958 Dominator engine. The issue I have is vibration (not a little or even a lot but an unbearable vibration from the engine once I get up to abou 45Mph).

Today Rex McCandless was honoured by the installation of a blue plaque at his former workshop and home on the Limestone Road in Belfast.

Hello, Can anyone explain to me how to remove the rear brake drum from the wheel? It must come off but for now I cannot see a way.

Keith Howe.

My bike is a 1959 Dominator 99. It has had a major rebuild at some time and appears, in most respects, to be a very fine machine. I have a concern though with the carburation.

I have a 1972â â?interstate commando that has developed an intermittent faultâ.

Hi, I am new to the site so hello everyone.

I have just go a 1943 16h in a tatty condition to find that there is no harness and no regulator plus other bits.

hi two question if anyone can help On the late gearbox (navigator) i have been trying to build up gearbox but do not have camplate plunger or spring ,these are not listed in spares does anyone know if general amc plunger and spring fit.

Hello all

I have a Commando Mk11A 850. The clutch is heavier than lead. I need to sort out the stack height of the clutch plates. What I need to know is, where and how do I measure from and to?

Sorry for these very basic questions folks, but am a bit of a beginner to this Norton singles game. 1956 Model 50.

Hi, I am new to the site as I have got myself an old 1943 16h in a very tatty condition. I have started the strip down to ID the parts to replace, but have come across damage to both the dolls head gearbox control cover and the end cover.

Hi Andy

Hi people, am I correct in thinking my pistons, (heplex) have no preference which way they face? they are handed, left right, but same front and rear, ?

Do they have a front or back, look the same both ways, Thanks for any info.

What is the best way to find out the original colour scheme of my 1962 Navigator (standard), the bike has lots of chrome including the tank that I do not think are original would a "Factory Record certificate" give me this info?

Hi all,

Does anyone have a close picture of the Electra timing cover area with the cover removed and everything in place for the cover replacement? The project I purchased has the shifter apparatus and the spring for the kick starter removed.

Hello All now Age Uk Are doing the Men in Sheds project so single men or married men can have a get together and pass on their skills or learn new skills Now this can apply to our club were members can get together and meet and help out each othe

Hi all,

Bike finished now and have spent the day riding around in the sunshine across Dartmoor and 'fettling' here and there where needed.

Happy to be a new member, if anyone wants to look through this Britbike thread there is a story with lots of exotic photos about my recent coup in "smuggling" out of Zanzibar a barn-find '53 ES2. Quite a Story.

Hello Now Five Roadholers have arrived this morning its like Christmas day now I have some reading to do Thank you Joan for all your efforts missing roadholder solved and god bless our Joan she just one great asset to our club yours Anna J

I have just purchased a 1959 Dominator '99' and I am having trouble starting it. My previous experience with Nortons is with my Model 50, and this has a valve lifter. At 75 I'm wondering if I have taken on more than I can chew !

Trying to include a photograph of my electronic ignition, and failing. Any hints ?

Hi, Can anyone advise the correct pushrod lengths for my '57 dynamo 99 Dominator, I seem to be getting conflicting advice from manuals, there seems to be 7 & 8 inch or 7 3/8 and 8 and a bit, I have both but don't want to assemble until sure.

Hi

Happy to be a new member - and if anyone would like to browse down a bit on this Britbike thread below I wrote, there are lots of pics of a really epic 3 border "smuggle" of a 53 ES2 barn-find in Zanzibar that after a year, I have finally got back

Can someone please tell me the Electra/Navigator handlebar mounting bolt size? And also a source for them if known?

Thanks.

Jack