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hi could you please tell me which footbrake should be fitted to my 1959 model 99 wide line dominator i have two that look nothing like the ones advertised in the norton spares thanks

Today we went out to Vintage Tyres near Beaulieu.

Lucky for me they are pretty close by, but worth knowing they operate a mail order service too (with free postage)!

Here is a picture of my two Norton Commando's 850 and 961, as you can see they do have a lot in common. They have done a good job in keeping the looks very similar.

Morning all.... Please be gentle..... Just thought I'd say hello, and seek some advice..... Just about to buy a commando.... Yes the one on eBay .... Been to see it.... Bloke seems ok... And the bike....

Hello all, I have a 1962 slimline 99 and have removed all parts from the timing side and according to the parts list there should be a Sealing washer for timing side bearing Part No T2008 and a Backing plate for pinion Part No T2007.

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Is the factory record certificate the same as a dating certificate?If not how do i get a dating certificate?

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Iâm thinking of camping on Saturday night at The Wharf Inn, Fenny Compton, CV47 2FE,about 6 miles away from The Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon. Just wondered if any one else would like to join me?

Hi All,

I like many motorcycle/carrestorersown a BOC oxy/acetylene portapac kitwhich is so useful for small welding and heating jobs and a bottle of each gas will last a number of years.

Hi guys I'm over from the big twins side

I have a mercury fitted with a commando tls front brake.....

I'm a little confused re: my 1937 16H speedo. I have a tank top instrument panel - the speedo bezel is 3.25ins diameter but the hole is 3.17ins. So the instrument sits up by about 3/16 ins. Too much for any sort of gasket.

I've bought a complete set of new bearings to go in my dolls head gearbox and the roller bearings I had before had a lip on the edge to stop the rollers going all the way out the other side.

I recently read an article aboutgrowing potatoes for alcohol.According to the author an acre of potatoes will provide approximately twenty five automobile sized tanks of fuel.

Hi, I am building a cafe racer with a 1964 750 N15 CS motor thats going into a 1959 wideline and I was starting to piece some items together and found that the 3 bolt holes at the alternator end of the inner primary that bolt the primary cover lin

I have an 850 Commando which has been off the road for almost 2 years. Done various things including changing some of the gear change parts and have put it all back together but the clutch is not working.

Im over from the big twins side

I was at my mums today for Easter lunch and as she knows I have just started a norton

Project she had dug out this picture of my grandad on this lovely old norton

Hi All,

I have just had an unsatisfactory Paypal judgment made against me for not as described, being that of Hagon that of which I had for sale on ebay.

Does anyone know who might be able to paint a tank in one of the following 1970 Commando colours?

• Royal Blue Fireflake
• Emerald Fireflake
• Purple Fireflake

Just in case anyone cares, I had great success repairing the rear brake pedal pivot bolt on my 16H using a 1/2 inch 20tpi helicoil repair kit.

I'm starting to put together a 1957 pre F/bed model 50, properly when I get some engine plates!

Today is the 90th birthday of the best rider ever to race a Norton. Duke Video have put together a special birthday video which can be viewed on their website.

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Most slimline owners believe that their frame was a developement of the wideline to narrow the top rails and make the bike more comfortable to Dwarfs, and guys who's knees normally knock together. Not so.

Good evening all, I just tried fitting a new headlamp loom to my mk III Commando, all went well removing the old loom... until I noticed that 2 of the block connectors had been 'modified'. There's always something!

Hello All, I am (still) rebuilding my Mk2a 850 Roadster and today the job was to fit new pair of Amals.

Hi All,

I have an 850, towhich I just fitted a 'big bore' exhaust .

On first starting and revving I get a lot of popping and uneven running at about 3-4000 revs.

I am trying to contact Sandy Topen (Alexander Topen?) who I believe is a well known expert in Norton circles. He owned the 40M Manx I have aquired for many years .. possibly from the mid 1960,s to mid 1990,s.