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I mounted an Avon AM2 roadrider the other day and about a week it has developed a very large crack down the center of the tread, rendering it unusable. Has anyone else experienced this?

Hello,the Norton Owners Club Austria - Sulzbach organises a special Exhibition at the ClassicExpo (http://www.classicexpo.at) in Salzburg / Austria (20th - 22nd October 2017) to pr

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Does anyone know what the allowable inside diameter for an 8" brake drum is?

Thank you

Howdy, with a push pull type petcock, what is on and of for the reserve lever, just above the push pull, I am guessing in line is on, but who knows in this mad world, anyone can tell me could save me a long heavy walk, so thanks in advance you lov

Hi,

Just bought my first Norton. 1931 model 20. from a long time friend who bought the bike from the original owner back in 85.

The dating certificate says the Gear box no is 478

The only numbers I can find are

There is a Navigator on Ebay. Looks like it started its life as a Deluxe model. Is it worth much with with out its tin ware.

John.

Does anyone have any advice on removing the engine from the Electra. I'm just getting started into my tear down and rebuild project, and I can't seem to understand the manual.

Since I bought some comfy new boots which are considerably bigger than the old I have had a problem with the gearchange on the 60 99. A relaxed riding position allows light pressure on the lever to block the action of the selector return .

I am in the process of rebuilding my 1949 ES2. The crankshaft is rebuilt and trued, I have .020 end play. I understand i should be in the .006-.008 range. Where can i find shims to do this work ? I also have lots of slop in the valve lifters.

Hello the very first Norton 650 to be in production engine and frame number are 18-93601 shop 7 it's extremelyrare, Is now It's up for sale at $3500 dollars for restoration and shipping cost around £1200 if you can get it cheaper that will up to

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Can any one tell me if a kick start lever for an AMC box fit a Lay Down box

many thanks Ian

Hello. New member here in the States. I own a 1949 Norton ES2 that turns out my second Cousin once removed (never met him) had brought over back in the late 1970's. It had lived its former life around Plymouth according to the log book.

Has anyone out there had to test the customer care from the factory?

I have and I found it absolutely average. I really thought they would be above the base line.

Hi folks well things snowball and all that , so after messing with my 71 fastback I have decided on a full restoration.

Hi folks well things snowball and all that , so after messing with my 71 fastback I have decided on a full restoration.

Looking to have the barrels re-bored +20 this week, fitting NOS pistons and rings from RGM. What's the recommended piston to bore clearnace for 850's. On R3s and Tridents I have had done the gap was 3 thou.

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I'm working on the three speed SA box that came in bits with my 1928 CS1 I bought a couple of months back and I've realised it has a later Norton KS shaft with it.

Could some kind person tell me which is the drain plug and level plug on my laydown gearbox [photo is of my spare] also what oil,

and is there an exploded drawing anywhere of the laydown

many thanks

I have recently purchased two Norton wheels from Belgium which I intend getting rebuilt with new rims/spokes etc. however I am not sure about the originality of the front hub.

I recently acquired an 88 engine which I identified as a 1954 with the number J122. However there is another number stamped on the rear of the crankcase mouth 'T13770'. Can anyone help with telling me what his number signifies.

Can anyone help me find a wiring diagram for a 1952 es2 plunger, the inter net is a mine field and I am not shore which one too follow, thank you and regards Roman

Hi, can anyone please advise the correct part number for the camshaft bushes for a 1934 ES2? Also if possible how much wear is tolerable on these bushes please?

Many thanks in advance

Les

Hello,

I have a 1949 Mod. 18 with the upright Gearbox. I can't reach the big nut from the top fixing bolt with a 9/16 W spanner.

I take of the oil tank to turn the nut. Is there a better way to turn the nut?

Thanks

I see the latest edition of Roadholder has a good selection of Honda, Triumph, Tribsa, some Velo bits for sale. I recall getting a snotty email from the chairman a few years ago for advertising a set of T90 fork yolks.

Hello All,

Just read this in a Triton advert on Evilbay!

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I have a 1972 750 interstate that was converted to roadster tank and sife covers.

slipping clutch and no way of getting slack at clutch lever. help please!

it's a lay down gearbox and the adjuster on the gearbox is screwed right in

too many clutch plates?