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Hi all, I am new to the group having recently bought a 1950 ES2. I expect I will have loads of questions as I bought it as a non runner!

Hi All,

I have taken the head of my 1935 model 18 in to an engineering firm to have the guides replaced. The new guides are .625 or 5/8 ths.

Although I spent what seemed like a lifetime pouring minute amounts of engine oil into the crank from the tiny hole on the end of the timing side I`m asking how everyone else does it ? Is there a better way ?

I've just replaced the air filter on my mk1 850 with a K&N filter so I've had to relocate the ignition switch that was attached to the old air filter back plate.

A forum to inform members of the availability of professionals who are both qualified and experienced in the field of tubular structure fabrication and repair, from simple fairing brackets to a complete tubular chassis.

On a recent ride I felt the clutch operation getting slowly worse, the leaver was become more and more baggy/floppy and the more I was changing gear the more I could fell the clutch was not disengaging properly to the point it was making me creep

Can anyone confirm what the recommended piston clearance is for an Electra so I can provide the information to the engineer doing the rebore?   I have a set of NOS pistons from the NOC shop marked AE which I presume are Hepolite Powermax.

Hi, I'm a new member ( my dad was a member 35 years ago, but sadly he has passed away now)
My dad and I both have 1954 ES2 Nortons but he did all the tinkering with both our bikes so I don't have a lot of knowledge on the ES2 workings.

Hi - I need to replace this cotter pin but cannot find the part number from the spares list.  The drawings don't seem to cover this version of the forks.  I believe the design was changed in 61 and again sometime later.  Grateful for any advice. 

I want to ask details about item number 062323 and 18710 in the spares catalogue, is there someone who can provide some info please? 

I have tightened the sprague clutch nut to 85 lbs feet, (65 recommended by Alton), and it still comes loose at the drop of a hat. Any ideas, anyone, on how to stop this occurring?

Morning all. I've been organising my winter projects for my early 650ss and one of these is to restore the original tank that came with the bike. The tank I'm running at the moment is a cheap Indian item which is useful but not a keeper.

hello,
my twin distributor shaft is not located with any circlip so i wonder if i have a spacer missing behind the chain sprocket.
eddie

hello norton tuning experts,
i need to check piston and valve clearance with a dry build and wondered what clay to use? art shop?
clearances?
any tips?
eddie

I have a 1971 commando, it looks like someone bolted something to the down tubes (photos attached).

Can this be repaired if so could you recommend anyone to do it?

I thought it might be nice if we got a few pictures of people using their bike for what they were designed and built for.

Well the cats out of the bag now, what do you make of the new Nortons on display .?

I have no doubt this has been mentioned before but looking for the long type tank badges (often referred to as lightweight I think) for my slimline ES2

Mine are badly pitted but can't seem to locate any. Help would be appreciated

Hi,
I'm in a middle of restoration of an M18 .
If the bike is standing for several days, most of the oil leave the oil tank to the bottom of the engine.
As I know, the oil pump was restored.

Found a Twin carb Manifold at Ardingly and couldn`t resist buying it. I fully intended buying and using a new single carb for my 500cc 88 which I might still do but does anyone think a Twin Carb would be a big improvement ?

Does any one know what colour Red was used on the 1975 commandos . Was there a paint code ? Or a close match to a red type .

Evening folks,  could someone tell me width and spacing of pinstripes on 500T fuel tank?  There are remnants of a poor repaint but tends to look a bit heavy at 1/2" black and 3/16" red with 3/16" space.
Thanks

I just want to say a huge thank you to Peter Holland for his hard work and expertise in producing a superb article on the Electra Electric Starter system which appears in this month's Roadholder magazine.

Has anyone tried to find an alternative to the standard Commando bronze bush arrangement?

Hello,

Hi
I have used Redditch Shotblasting for my last three restorations. They have always done a brilliant job but I see they are no longer in business - very sad.

A friend of mine (and club member) has recently bought a part finished Mk3 commando project, he's got most of the bike assembled but is having difficulties sorting out the wiring, which is about all thats left to do.

Hi folks,

Hi folks,
what is the point of the centre stand on the early rigid framed bikes. What I mean by that is that when in the down position on my 1935 m18 it barely touches the ground and certainly cannot be trusted.