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What dia should the front pipe be where it meets the silencer,I have looked in several books but it does not give this size?It's for a 1962 Norton Dommi 600cc SS.

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Recently I got a barn find norton 1955 wideline alloy head bike. It was lying down in a room for more than 30years. It was converted to cafe racer during 60s.

Hi new here ,I have just purchased a 1970 commando done like an S type and the previous owner has spent a fortune on engine rebuilds ect but has omitted to do the isolastics which are really slack.

Hi. I believe it is possible to fit an electric start kit on a 1972 (combat) but wonder if anyone has done this and if so what would be the best kit to fit, also would the electrics/stator require an upgrade?

Thanks Mark.

I've been running a Mk 111 Commando with a Phoenix HIF6 SU carb for many years. It has given excellent service but does result in popping on overrun which for some reason I'm starting to find irritating and a bit anti social.

Hello folks

Has anybody here converted a pre featherbed (in my case a Model 19rigid) to Commando sealed bearings?

if so, what is involved?

Is a spacer necessary?

where is best to buy from?

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Bike was running OK & then backfired & died (thankfully as I pulled up at my garage. Plugs badly carboned, replaced same thing. With great difficulty got it started but not running well & then would not start at all.

Genuine Norton Dolls Head and upright gearbox pinions are marked N - - - -( four numbers for the part number), followed by another two figure number (for the amount of teeth), as shown in the gear identification chart by Peter Roydhouse on t

Can somebody tell me if a january 1969 fastback points are on the timing case or front engine case Thanks.

Hi all, can anyone tell me which is the best workshop manual for a 1974 Mk2A Interstate Commando?

Thanks Neil

Hi all,

a friend has asked me to order him a +60 piston & rings for his '47 ES2. When searching I find some companys only list for '56-'59 model years, part number 13346 Hepolite cross ref.

I don't seem to be able to get the taps to seel properly on my International. It is the join between the large 'cup' and the bottom of the tank that is permenantly leaking out past the threads.

Evening folks.

I am useless at identifying thread types can somebody please tell me the sizes and thread type of the following nuts:-

On a 650 SS -1964 model.

The two for the gearbox front chain adjuster.

(actually Jem Nicholls here, Ann rides on the back)

I've recentely purchased a 73 850 and the side stand was missing. The boss where they stand mounts is intact and I purchased a kit from RGM Norton but the point where the spring attaches to the frame has been rigged.

Iâm putting together a commando cafe racer and now need to sort out the electrics.

I have a complete blank canvas but already possess a boyer micro digital ignition system and power box which Iâd like to use.

Can anyone tell me the spring rates for the Atlas ? Also the color codes on the springs if possible.

Next issue....

Hi, this is my first posting on this forum, so sorry if i get it wrong....

can anyone reccomend some where i can get my lucas k2f magneto checked and refurbished

thanks

Hi,

I am new to this, so forgive me if this is an obvious question.

To come so blanket at the ready and keep your bike nice and warm this winter, those magnetos do not like really cold weather, or standing around too long , and you need to stock up your larder for its going to be a real cool winter , so try keep w

With the sad news of the passing of one great man Chris Norton we'll not forget him anytime soon. A great loss to the club and mankind, may he ride his Norton in the sky, Yours Anna_Jeannette_Dixon

Hi is anybody staying in Peel?

When I hit "add another attachment", all that happens is that I lose the text I just typed!Any chance of this being corrected?ThanksRegardsDavid Cooper

I'm a new member, coming from Belgium;my Jubilee is fitted at the rear wheel with a wrong spindle ( axle ); where can I find the good one? Thank you for you answer and your Help - Gaston...

Continuing my crankshaft saga, I've now had another surprise concerning the bolts holding the assembly together.