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Gents,

I refitted the forks on my bike and they don't leak anymore and seem to work ok but the L/H shroud has started coming loose. I guess I didn't check if the three screws holding it on were tight!

At some point I think that I read the answer to my query not too long ago but I'd like further confirmation via this post if I may.

 Bike; 72 Commando.

In my collection of Norton related books there's a lot of information about mechanical design development, and mechanical designers.  But as far as I can see, almost nothing is written about who developed the design styles.

This is a difficult one to photograph - what I'm trying to show is the ground profile 'blend' of the ramp to the base diameter - there's not much of a blend!   This is the first new camshaft I've ever bought - should it be so?

Hi another commando mk3 restoration question i went to fit the clutch on my mk 3 that came with the bike noticed that it has only four sureflex friction plates,i read that the mk 3 and 850s used 5 friction plates and that the 750s used four.Is the

Here are some really useful modifications I did on my Atlas which have improved it quite a bit:

This workshop manual was written in the late 1950s or early '60s by PL Garratt, the Norton Service Department manager who succeeded EM Franks( the author of a well-known servicing book).  I have looked for a copy of Garratt for ages and not found

Following on from the thread about using the dishwasher to clean aluminium parts, can anyone recommend a cleaner that brightens dull aluminium, back in day Gunk used to work quite well but its not as effective any more.

At 6’2”, I find the riding position is a bit tucked up.

Is there a mod that will allow me to lower the pegs an inch or two?

Failing that, does anyone know somewhere near Wiltshire where I can get my seat built up?

Not seen it anywhere else, but on the 961 facebook page is an announcement that the Norton Factory Roadshow will be at the Ace Cafe on 24th Sept to coincide with Norton Day/125th Anniversary of Norton.  

Hoping to start complete rebuild of 650SS  next week just fitting nuts on conrod ends with big end shells fitted need torque setting for big end nuts looked for manual could not find can anyone help 

thanks

John

Just a small one - should the 'thin washer', as described by AN, be between the guard and the swinging arm as shown or should the guard butt up against it with the washer under the bolt head.

Your comments would be gratefully received.

Question for Kev Feltoe.

As per my email to you. Not sure if you received it as no reply..

Will the 2024 Calendar display the previous and next month on the current month page?

Has anyone got any recommendations for handlebar risers to put on a Mk3 Roadster?

I need to bring the bars up and back a bit to cope with a weak shoulder. 

Any suggestions gratefully received.

Cheers

Jay D

I went to pick up the old Atlas in mid June this year. It had sat for 50 years, untouched and unloved. I took my son with me and we managed to get it into the van without too much drama.

Gents,

Hi all,

I've deleted the Seager Engineering post off the forum.

I believe that the engine of my '63 650SS basket case restoration would have had chopped Monobloc carburettors as standard.

Hi all, i am in the process of assembling the primary drive on my Mk3 and I am struggling to to find the torque setting for the anti backfire nut. Is the breakaway setting of 50 lbs ft quoted in the manual also the torque setting of the nut?

After stripping the head off my 600 dominater I found some damage to the spigot’s I was wondering if I flush down to the face would that have a marked effect on the running I don’t really want to replace the liners as the bores are ok still std ?<

I'm gradually getting there with the tuning of my Atlas and one of the things I've noticed as I've progressed is that the engine is becoming more powerful and responsive.

Have restored my Dads 1956 Inter and it's on the bench ready to start. No oil return! Any pointers please? 
Sean

I’m intending to attend Norton day on 23/23 September but was alerted to check my Commando was exempt ( as it should be) as apparently TfL’s records are woeful.

I’m looking for a Timing Light for my Commando wit