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My responses to questions keep heading off into the future. So readers must be reading them before they get sent. Amazing!!! Or does the time display part of the computer programme need a slight adjustment?

Good afternoon all

Did Nortons ever have scrambling bikes in the 1960s,the reason I ask is that I am trying to trace the history of a 88 Dominator I bought some 3 months ago.I contacted the widow of the guy that rebuilt it sme 30 years ago and she remembers that he

I'm just getting to reassembling my short roadholders, but am puzzled as to how the headlight mounting tubes are fixed in place, I can see that there should be a rubber ring at the top but nothing else to secure them.

Dear NOC members,

Can anyone help me identify a 3 speed Sturmey Archer gearbox?.

It has the ratios 1/1.34/2.58 stamped in the back of the shell.

Here we go,

Could someone send me a pic of a race, adjusting top for my Norton Jubilee front forks. It looks abit of a wierd shape to me lol.Or if anyone has a spare one i would like to buy it please.

I just bought a spacer part # 06-4072. I am trying to reduce the compression of my Atlas to closer to normal. Does anyone know how to fit it? One head gasket above it and one below? Does it function as a head gasket?

I hope no one receiving their National Motorcycle Museum draw tickets with this months Roadholder, is simple enough to pay for them by disclosing all of their credit card details on the return stub.

Hello Everyone

Hi can anyone help with a loom routing. Viewed from the front of the bike towards the rear,there is a headstock sheet metal plate with two large holes with gromets in them.Does the wiring loom go through the right or left hole.

Does any member know Steve Madden or know how to contact him? He has moved from the last address I have for him. If so could he contact me through this message or by email on:

I,m 56 and restore British bikes for fun and to stay helthy.i have been around bikes all my life.But i am becoming very concerned about the quality of brake cables being sent to me from so called reportable bike dealers that should have more sence

I have a 650SS and a 350 Manx where I think it's a good idea to change their 20+ year old shoes. Both will be used mostly on tracks, the 650 will go a little on road too.

Just picked up an early Commando from May of '68, and a couple of questions I hope someone can answer:

- my transmission has no number stamped on it anywhere. Is this common?

High Noccers.

I still have my orrig tap in use!, its the pull on -twist -turn and pull again for reserve type ,In the past i have fitted a new cork no problem,Current corks are all too big. Sanding down sounds a bit hit /miss anyone done this ?

I have owned my 99 since 1960 and over the years have had the usual jobs done, rebore, valves, pistons etc. Since the 80,s it has done a lot of standing around but has run when required.

Hi,

I'm looking at a Commando that is for sale and it has had the frame changed. It is still 'matching numbers' so I assume the VIN plate has just been transferred.

- Would transferring the VIN plate be normal practise?

Hello,

I need some help please.

I ordered to the central wheels2 wheels rims and 2 sets of black spokes for my 1950 ES2.

Hi.

Hello all.

I have a Laydown gearbox shell that im trying to remove the layshaft bearing from, does any one have a successful method of removing thisstubborn bearing without damaging the shell?

Thanks, John.

Hi

I am looking to purchase some new fuel taps but am not sure what thread size they are, does anyone know.

Thanks

My early 1956 ES2 is an ex RAC bike, with all the interesting foibles it brings. I am not sure whether the width between the forks is standard, the width between the front fork mudguard mounting points is 41/2". Does this sound standard?

I need rocker cover gaskets and timing cover gaskets for my '54 ES2.

I have looked in the NOC shop and on the RGM website but cannot see them listed. Does anybody know where I might get them?

Any help appreciated

Regards

I believe that the exploratory talks over the purchase of Norvil have been cancelled by the EC.

Hi,

Hope you dont mind one of my stupid Questions But im confused againe.I bought a gearbox cover Discribed as commando but the cable inlet is on the sholder at 10 o,clock rather than top 12 o,clock,can someone with some sence please tell me what gear

My a1954 Norton big 4 has a chronometic spedo on it and I am just wondering if it is the correct spedo.

I have a top Yoke, I think from an Atlas. I would like to have it powder coated but unsure:

1) How to safely remove the barrel

2) where to get a key from

3) A new lock if key is impossible to find.

Does anyone have a usable 20 inch Avon Racing rear tyre I could put on a nice original Inter? If not, any suggestions for a suitable fast road 20" tyre?