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Just bought a voltage regulator at Kemton and I picked up positive earth version. Prewar Norton was negative (like modern bikes) but if I repolarise the dynamo all the wiring colours will be wrong (red negative...) Are there any other drawbacks?

Can I run the clutch as a dry clutch? I have been told I can?

The advice was to put thick sticky grease on the clutch bearing and to regularly use chain lubricant. What about the clutch plates, will they be damaged?

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Has anyone fitted one of these to a 1973 Mkv Commando standard breather coming the rear of the crankcase ? if so where was it fitted in the breather pipeand do you have a picture ?

Thanks

Increasing age and stiffness mean I need to buy a hoist/lift to work on my 3 motorcycles, including a Norton 99 Dominator. I'm looking for recommendations about specific devices and/or useful features to look for.

Help, please.

I have a hybrid 650SS 1963 engine based in an Atlas 1965 frame with associated wiring. It lacks an ignition switch and Tacho illumination.

How do i stop the tappet ajusters from slipping.

Jim

The subject pretty much says it all. On my 1952 ES2 if I turn off the ignition the engine keeps running so is this correct behaviour or do I need to investigate the wiring?

Anyone who has added the optional exhaust from Norton or modded their exhaust to breathe better, my question is did you have to reflash the ECU or reprogram / change the fuel mapping, electronics to get the bike to run correctly or is their a proc

How many of you had to endure the comments like 'it did not look like that when it left the factory ' SO WHAT I ASK?

Hi Everyone just a quick question, does anyone know of anywhere that produces rearsets for a 650ss slimline where you don't have to drill the frame to fit them

Thanks,

Tom

I'm currently working 4 days a week inLille, are there any NOCCERS in the vicinity who might like to meet up for dinner/beer? If so please contact me directly (my French is poor!).

Regards

Mike (Mk IIICommando)

Hi folks iv got a leak comming from my left hand side petrol tap on my 1950 es2 , it seems to be from the gas thread nut or spigot does anyone know of

anyone who makes up fuel lines, as the plastic pipe looks like its 1950 and brittle.

Hi has anyone fitted a sealed bearing in with the chain drive setup ? if so should the bearing be a C2 or a C3 bearing ?

I see that a Swiss guy has defiled a 961 by fitting a Hinkley Bonneville motor in it. He must have a lot of disposable income, or did have.

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I noticed this anomaly on saturday, I'd just got a new M.O.T . when I noticed this strange marking on my front disc.

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Does anyone know where I could lay my hands on two brake oppertating cams for a 1950 ES2? Mine are badly worn and the usual sources don't seem to stock them.

Well lets hope in in the Middle of the country like York that was a good venue and with some very nice Steam locomotive too look at , When we all get board , yours anna j

Noticed a wanted advert for a wiring loom for use as a template for a new harness. I think you're better of using the bike as a template with the electrical components where you want them.

There has been some useful talk on outdoor and runningtemperatures for grades of oil. While 20/50 is one solution for twins, I'd like to stick with the straight grades in my singles.

I had my Exhaust ports repaired at the end of the 70's 1979 I think , it was done in an engineering firm in London, without removing the head they inserted what look like bronze inserts, then the first part of the Exhaust pipe is cut off to allow

Do i need to replace the primary chain on commando? I was about to clean the clutch plates and noticed what looks like a small crack in one of the chain links , photo included . thanks in advance for any advice. mark

Has anyone had any experience of the New Norvil commandos,

looking for direct experiances re workmanship ride ability and reliability

Thanks. Charles

Hey,

Anyone have the rare combination of a 1948 (ish) Norton ES2 and a measuring tape? I'm looking for a front stay for my sickly machine but I don't know the dimensions.

I'm after a gear lever for the laydown gearbox on my 1950 ES2. I've seen them advertised for the AMC boxs. Are they interchangeble? If not does anyone know where I can get a new one?

Is the 1953 ES2 rear guard the same as Model 7 if so where can I buy one

Yes another one. Model 18 - don't be tempted.

I have contacted several "so called" classic spares providers, so far, none has been able to answer this question.

Hi

How can I lock the engine to remove the Crankshaft nut ? the top end is still on the engine I only want to replace the timimn chain ? In 4th gear foot on the brake the cluch just slips

Rgds john

Hi All,