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There was an earlier thread which didn'tanswer this.

There must be at least one Concours judge here so I'd like to know what their thoughts are on "modernising" 1950s bikes. I intend to go concours with my Dommie, even if I don't take it to shows.

Evening all,

I'm finding it very difficult to access and remove the lower nut closest to the crankcase thats attaching the magneto. Is there a special tool or some black art I should be aware of necessary to overcome this situation?

Hi Guys,

I am restoring a MK3 and have replaced the main bearings did a test fit of the crank and had no float.

Does anybody have any exploded drawings etc. for my Norton 16H?

Iwould like to get the Norton owners club to somehow give me a valuation for my motorbike for insurance purposes..does anybody know who I need to speak to or send information to make this happen..any advice would be appreciated..as always thankyou

Hello,

i am new to this site and i am working on a 1972 Commando, i have purchased a Dunstall 1/2 fairing with a dash, though i do not have any idea how the gauges are held in the dash? Could anyone help?

kyle

Hi Guys,

Hi all,

I'm new to a Commando 850 ES...which has had it's ES workings removed. No wonder the starter didn't work! I've now got all the bits to recreate the ES inc a new super-duper starter. two questions though:

I happened to notice yesterday that my Commando battery (just over 12 months old - isn't it always the way?) was not only flat, but virtually dry, apart from a single cell.

Hello everybody. I have a Dominator 99 with a slimline frame. I am re-living my teenage years of the sixties and enjoying every minute. Just one little problem is that when I put the bike on its centre stand it rocks from one leg to the other.

Hi,

Hi

Getting small spark now and again from my magneto ( no battery fitted )

does anyone have any advice on servicing one . remember ive never

attempted a restoration on aold norton like this before

Cheers

A pal has an '73 850 Interstate with nthe later green dot clocks. He needs new glass for them as the old ones have both cracked. Does anyone have any or know where they can be purchased?

Thanks

Andy

Dear All,

I'm considering using a Commando rear wheel (or at least hub) on my Slimline Dommie to benefit of the transmission rubber dampening system of the Commando.

stopped by the machine shop yesterdaywhere the cylinder was left 2 weeks ago to see how it was coming. he said he thought it would be finished this week. great!!

Hi There

Ive just joined this club because i think i might need a lot of advice . my father in law has just given me his 1938 16 h Norton , he was going to restore it but due to ill health he cant

Does anyone have a camshaft breather assembly, the one for my engine is missing. Thanks

Hi i am putting my jubilee back together before the final repaint, i have the centre stand fitted, but i cant see where the spring anchor plate should fix to.

Robert,

Anna want to know if i its safe to run my bike with the drive cover removed for a few weeks whilst I have it chromed 4-6 weeks

Hope you are well. Russ

I have a 1956 dommie 99

I've recently had my mag completely rebuilt and now the bike is reluctant to start when hot.

Has anyone got a suggestion regarding the fitting of a later type propstand (mk3 850) to a 1972 model 750 frame as mine has lug type (no bolt fitting) as wife gets fed up kneeling down and getting it out for me ? Regards Alan Nortiboy Johnson

I am looking to send my bike off for painting soon and was wondering what transfers there should be on a thirties Inter. I have the ones for the sides of the tank, but should there be one on top?

Hello,

How much of dominators (7,77,88,88ss,99,99ss,650ss,Mercury,P11,N15 et Atlas) was built by the factory Norton ?

Thank you.

Regards

Hello all, does anybody have or knows of the whereabouts of a dvd for rebuilding a commando engine. I have googled this but havent come up with any info ( except arnie shwartznegger) to purchase one.

Many thanks

chris r

I have a pre-war inter with the rear set footrests on it. The footrest currently gets in the way of the kickstart that came on the bike.

Does anyone have a 1946 Model 18 clutch case or know where I could get one?

My recently rebuilt Commando smokes heavily on the right cylinder upon start up. This clears after a short while. The bores were on plus 20 and not worn. I glazebusted the bores and fitted new rings.

Hi,

My friend bought a 1959 Dominator 600 in England 2 months ago, this bike has been completely restored by the seller, now after 120 miles running, there was a great noise in the engine and a lack of power.