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Call me an old fart but when something goes wrong with any of my contraptions, I investigate it, check the manual, check the technical pages of this web site (if it's a Norton) and form a line of action based on what I find.

I have the original Smiths Speedo on my 1974 Commando & it has stopped working. Prior to totally packing up the needle would just intermittently move up a little. I have visually checked the cable etc but they seem ok.

Can someone who has successfully done this post a step by step instruction on how to do it. Alsowith the brand names of the sealant used.

thanks

sam

I need to remove the driving plate on the magneto of my 1949 /ES2 as the stud has decided to detached itself. There appears to be 2 woodruff keys locking it and then I assume that the plate then can be unscrewed.

Hi,

I have owned my Commando 37 years and as I wanted to enter the Bikers Classic meet at Spa this year I have done a nut and bolt re-build on it.

On my 38 ES2 I have a postwar battery carrier off a I don't know what and a replica Lucas box to hide my modern battery. I think it looks ok, however I would be more happy with the original type setup.

This seems well researched and confirms some points the industry already knew:

http://www.bikerglory.com/2012/08/the-norton-saga/

How do you rate this company?

They seem to have what I am looking for for my Dommie 88 (exhausts, silencers and rear shock absorbers) - but I don't want to join the guys who are hacked off with "shoddy" after market spares.

hi everyone

I am restoring a September of 1971 Commando, i have done the MKIII isolasticconversion, i have done the front mountmachiningwhich seems to fit fine, but the rear does not fit between the frame lugs. Do i need to machine the rear mount?

Should there be a sludge trap in my 1956 19S crank? I can't see one.

Hi. Just purchased some stainless pipes from armours i have stainless reverse cone silencers from rgm to fit but not sure on the pipes regarding length ? Do they push quite away in to the silencers ?

Hi,

I would like to do a write-up for Roadholder about my cafe racer?

I have a Fair Spares belt drive on my MkII 850. It is 8 years old and has done 7500 miles. I have the primary off at the moment and wonder if I should replace the belt as a matter of routine.

Is there any engineering reason not to swap the fork legs round on my Mk3 to have the brake caliper on the timing side behind the fork leg ?

Hi All,

New member seeking help! Have the chance to acquire a Norton Commando 750

Dated Nov. 1971. Engine No. 20M3S 15***8

Would this be a "Combat Engine"?

I thought it was pinking at first and checked the timing which shows 31BTDC (Boyer) The plugs BP7ES if anythingI thinkare abit weak but not given it the chop test yet, I'm running a single new Amal with a 250 main, and 106 needle jet, No 3 slide w

Having no precise knowledge of the internal layout of the silencer on my 1947 Model 18, I wonder if anyone can advise me as to my next dilemma?

Please can anyone let me know where I can get a set of rear foot rests and aBritishmade Bum Pad that actually fits for a 1951 Norton ES2.

Cheers,

Willie.

Hi all,

I know my 61 ES2 would have originally had a 376/17 monobloc however the previous owner has it setup with a mk1 concentric

Bought a new fiberglass tank, ethanol proof up to 15% - well evidently not, had a few litres of Shell unleaded in, went for a ride, result carb slides gummed to the inside, Q ,how to remove deposits and will it have gummed the rings, let battle co

I am going to re-assemble my crankshaft this weekend and was wondering if people have experimented with balance factors in the past and if so what sorta numbers do you reckon?

Hi, Can anybody tell me what year or model or year this AMC gearbox would belong to, has number NA3722 stamped into casing.

looking at the Roy Bacon Twin book there seems to be three types AMC 1-2-3 but no information on numbers.

I'm just about to refurbish my cylinder head and have the options of phosphor bronze or cast iron valve guides. I fitted bronze guides when it was the trendy racing mod about 28 years ago and then cast iron subsequently.

Hi

Has anyone got a source for a usable petrol tap or a replacement insert ie the cork and brass forked end and locating screw for a Dommie 99?

Hi, Can anybody tell me the reason why the front fork width changed from 7" to 7 3/8", I am building a cafe racer and have both size sets but not sure of the benefits apart from the obvious ability to have a wider tyre.

Thanks Andy

Dellortos or 'premier' Amals? Has anyone got a view on the new Amals yet? I was considering a pair of 34mm Dellorto phbe"s, but they sure are expensive !Have Amal suffciantly addressed the "issues"?

Hi I'm a new member and have just purchased a 1968 commando.