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seem to have oil coming down the two head bolts at the front of the engine .any ideas on how to stop it because its making a mess. This is on a 1971 Norton commando 750 roadster

does anyone know the compression PSI on a 16H WD I know the ratio which doesn't help?

I popped over to see a friend on saturday and as the conversation progressed he mentioned a new kickstart shaft and new kickstart lever he had bought from a main supplier.

Hi folks

What is the alternative to bullet and spade end connectors?

I'm thinking of replacing my bearing rollers with plus 1 or 2 thou oversize ,has anyone tried this?.

Hi, just acquired a nearly complete 1968 Atlas, lots of it looks original (and untouched) but it has a K2F magneto, which I believe is incorrect, but looking for some advice. I have read that coils took over from 1966.

Just received s set of seals (upper and lower) for p/r tubes. The lower ones are again very thick whilst the upper ones don't seem to want to go over the raised lip on the underside of the rocker box.

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Riding out with my son over the weekend and his 1958 Matchless 500 twin developed a fuel leak at the weld on a tank mounting, anyone know of a repairer Warwick/Birmingham area?

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Cannot see any reference in my manual for oil amount and type for the Jubilee chaincae/clutch housing.

What amount and type does the Jubilee require.

Thanks

John.

thanks for all your help in restoring my 1959 Dommi 99 oil pump, unfortunately I now found this (see photo) is there a filler anyone could recommend for a repair?

Peter.

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Can anyone help with information and specs on these camshafts?found in a 750 commando project I've taken over trying to decide whether to leave it in or replace so far only been able to find information on 4S not 4SS

Replaced the Gearbox oil in my 16H yesterday, used Gulf SAE50.

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Hi All,

I was about to give up hoping that the chaps at Meriden Motorcycles could unscrew the fork seal holders from the lower fork legs when he phone rang, it was Jon from said company to say that after about three hours of struggling, they had manage to

Hi All,

I have got an Inter special. It is a 1949 iron engine in an early 50's wideline frame. The guy who built the bike fitted it with a 930R concentric carb with a 270 main jet.

Hi all you may not be aware Brian Crighton has had his second prototype race bike stolen along with other parts. Some of those other parts are Norton rotary.

I have been looking for the last couple of years for a rear mudguard and chain guard for my 1935 Es2. Surprise,surprise I haven't found either.Does any body know where I could get them made?

Iâm stuck....Iâve got half of rubbers into the clutch spider with makeshift tools. Managed to press three of them in with a lot of grunt, C clamps and dish soap as a lubricant.

The speedo I have fitted looks like a Smiths type, it goes up to just over 80mph. It has no trip meter on it and only has Made in England running along the top of the dial and Chronometric in the middle.

I have just had a look at my wheel rims (which are painted black)and the front one has Jones wm3 stamped on it.I can't see anything on the rear due to thick paint.The tyre size is 325x19 on both.Is this this correct size rim as I have seen differi

Rag: The most unsung tool of all.

I always know when I'm going to get some rags for the shed. My dear wife decides she's had enough and gone out and bought me some new undies.

Just to let you know the mid-summer bike night near Taunton is just one week away on the 22nd June...please see my basic flyer:

Can anyone tell me how to resize pics on my iPad so I can attach them here? All my pics are larger than 1Mb, and the forum doesn't allow me to upload them.

Thank, Terry

This is really just a test to see if I have successfully resized a pic to allow it to be attached. In case anyone is interested it shows the remote filter attached to the centre stand stop mounting point using the club-supplied bracket.

How do you tell a genuine nos hepolite piston from a new hepolite been sent some sold as nos but not convinced they are all they have is 6.92 on the inside but with ae rings

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I have a 74 850 Roadster.

The ignition warning light is staying on whilst running.

As my Commando is in bits ready to cobble back together I have had time to consider a few things I have found a bit strange to do with the top head steady. IMO it is at best shabby.