Weird one:
On my racing project, I'm using a Model 50 alternator engine (as that was an engine I could get my hands on). But, I'm going to use an SR1 magneto, as ignition should be period for that racing club.
A question for all with excellent memories of the early 60s. Was the background to the raised letters on the Lightweight Norton tank badges painted and if so was it in the same colour as the tank?
I'm looking to replace my rear master cylinder with a Girling 06-5776.
Am I liable to have any problems setting it up, from what I have researched, they can be difficult?
Good morning all so I've now got an age appropriate 16 H engine Instead of the overhead valve engine.
Can I ask what downpipe exhaust support bracket should be in place?
Hi folks,
I am about to have new guides fitted to my 1935 model 18 head with naked valve springs.
I can't work out or find information on how these are lubricated.
I believe i heard or read this was to be in Italy, but cannot recall the source.
Can anybody confirm the location and date as i am going to need to blank out the dates in my calendar to ensure i keep the date free.
I have just taken ownership of a 1943 WD Royal Enfield 350 OHV from someone I've know for years, just down the road from me. As part of the deal I got 10 litres of 40W oil in sealed containers - it looks like it came from a local farm supplies sh
Hi, I have just bought a 1971 Norton Commando sportster.
Its an American import
The rear tyre size is MT90-16T the wheel and spokes need re-chroming.
Anyone know why the last minutes are from July?
I realise everybody is very busy but shortly we will be in November and personally I feel as a member I would like to know what's going on with the club.
Gino
When I took the piston off the Model 50 bottom end (alternator type) that I got for my racing project, I noticed that the conrod would tilt about 3 mm sideways, though no radial play could be f
Hi All,
One of the many special bikes that the late great George Cohen made is being displayed this weekend at the Jolly Bike Shop in Bovey Tracey, Devon to honour the great man.
What kind/brand of reamer would you recommend for me to purchase to ream my small end bush for a 47-500 rod?
US purchase if possible to avoid tariffs as much as possible.
Cheers.
Nate.
Almost ready to fit the Refurbed Cylinder head and happen to recall and re-read the Chapter 29 - Oil leaks section in my Dominator Service notes V1.2 .
Folks,
from few days I am a proud owner of a P11A.
The bike is in a very good condition, coming from a private collection and stopped 4/5 years ago
Hi all,
has anyone ever used Mask Monkey Custom Paint Studio at Llay near Wrexham?
Tia
Bob
The beast is alive!!! :)
With all your help and guidance. The bike runs. Many Thanks to All who have provided guidance. I appreciate it.
After a lifetime (or two) of use the 1960 99 is making a few unexplained noises. I will be investigating soon .
I know have my new Stator and Rotor fitted and duly measured the Air Gap ( min of 0.0008"). It is quite `tight `at this measurement and even more so on one side. I have rotated the crank and still find a `Tight side`.
Hello I am after some advice please,I am building a triton with a wideline feather bed frame and a triumph conical rear hub,my wheel builder ask me do I won't to build with the Norton offset or the triumph offset I don't know the answer,can anyone
Hello, all.
I have a set of cases in the mill right now that have a total variation across the deck of 0.013" which can be seen in the image below.
Hi Richard and all you are amazing knowledgeable people out there. This thing is really starting to beat me:((
I've been struggling to assemble the rear wheel correctly on a 1952 plunger.
I the photo's attached I have stuck the measurement between plungers at the axle forks (8 3/4 ").
Hello,
I have been restoring an ES2 and am now trying to get it running. I seem to be having an issue getting the bike running. But to no avail. Below is the current state of the bike
CONDITION
Fitting a Tri-Spark MRK-0001 to my Dommi 88 . I have no wiring on the new build at present and wondered what is the best connection to use Negative or Positive ? Is there a preference ?
Anyone come up with a better Rocker spindle location plate ? The standard one`s are not much more than a plate with two `tangs` punched through.
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