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More help please. The 1954 model 88 has the iron head. It's going to be replaced with the later ally head from around 1960. Bought from the NOC spares scheme, it said it fits models 88 and 99.

ok i know i am opening up a can of worms here but i am only familiar with the norton atlas /750 and 850 commando engines and i would like to know if there is anything special in a manxman engine?,its just the engine i want to know about regards ni

I will be riding up to Stanford Hall for the Founders Day Motorcycle Meeting on my 961. Any other 961 owners going to be there? If so perhaps we could all meet up.

I need a bit of help please.

I would like to add an air filter to my single Monobloc 99, has anyone done this? There is very little space between the carb and the battery box which is mounted further forward than the oil tank. What filters has anyone used that fit?

I'm sure other people will have had this problem, My model 50 (1960..Slimline) is sometimes reluctant to settle in to a slow tickover when say stoping at lights etc...the problem is it does'nt always do this only about 50% of the time!

Hello To those who are interested in going to this event please send me your full details of you and your motorcycle in Full and a contact number , So I can fill in the appropriate forms and send them E-bloc you can Email Me on

Got a some wet sumping going on and want to replace or repair the pump any one have any photos as it's all new to me as the bike runs fine . This is my plan for later .Thanks Keith

Morning all..

Hi,

can enyone tell me what the pemissible amount of lateral movement ison the rear wheel/swinging arm is on an 850 Mk.2A if any?

Thanks

HI, the fuel tank on my Sport started leaking from the seal between the fuel pump and underside of the tank. When I discovered it, it was leaking about a tablespoon a minute.

Can anyone help,

I am looking to buy grider fork nuts for a 1946 Model 18 Norton,

Are they bike thread and what is bike thread?

Hey,

Im looking for clamps for my poor ES2. If anyone knows where a set can be found..

Cheers from Halifax,

Bryon

.... is it needed? Most contributors post by writing in the box below the thread, but those who habitually hit the 'reply' button send entire threads back and on and on...and the reply gets mixed up with earlier stuff etc.

Any good places to go for parts books tools,have a horrible conection so down loading large files not possible, thanks

Hi would any one where I could get a seat for a 1965 jubilee

or a seat pan thanks for any help Stefan

I am about to fit a ste of Taper roller bearings to my 71 roadster I sourced them from AN, the frame hase been freshly powdercoated, is there any special procedure, dont really want to heat frame (fresh coating),whats the best /easiest way ?

The original factory finish for the lightweight steel tanks on 500T's was dull chrome.

Hello to all Owners of Norton manxman650s I like too know how many of you out there that would like to buy a set of the right type of silencer for your Norton Manxman 650 as the NOC would consider having some made in Stainless steel polish to a h

Thanks for all help with stanchions . Have rebuilt forks , master cylinder and caliper . After reassembly I notice the front wheel is off centre between the forksbut cannot see any other way to do it due to the disc . Have I made a mistake ?

Hello ,

can some one help me with the maximum weight for a 1951 es2

I have the dry and wet weigth but need the maximum load weigh, i look in books but can not find any info .

Many thanks if some one out there can help.

I have recently put in an order for a Cafe Racer which should be delivered in 6 month time, but I have only been able to ride the sport up to now. I just prefer the looks of the cafe racer, and I understand the clip on bars are not too extreme.

I accidently connected my battery with negative ground. I have a new alternator, rebuilt magneto, and Mitymax rectifier. Could anything have been damaged?

thanx

Ernie

Hi to all, did all silver interstates MK111 1976 have black and red pin lines.

The head gasket on my '51 ES2 has given up, loss of power and oil everywhere again (although I think a fair bit of the oil is still coming from the rocker box).

Can Anyone tell me the size and type of screws which secure the inner parts of the Lucas alloy handlebar switches on the 71-73 Commando

Hi all

Has anyone had problems with early swingarm twisting?

Hi just to point out commando 961 ebay item111400951651 is likely to be fraudulent given the asking price and other underpriced items that include an international.

The Mike Sullivan residing in Northern California regularly runs on one cylinder.....1961 Model 50. Our Mike is the US liaison for the NOC.

Hi guys, Someone told me a trick for holding the push rods in the head while assembling , I have totally forgotten what he told me, any ideas please, cheers Tone.