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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.

Hi guys,

I have just purchased a 1977 Mk3 electric start commando, unrestored and reasonably original.

The rear disc was rubbing against the side of the caliper, exhaust side.

Attached pic shows the source of an oil leak below my ES2 crankcase next to the primary cover/alternator.

I noticed in my '57 norton parts book, that the model 19s rear fender has a different part number than the '57 model 77 , why is that? The both use the single downtube frame.

Skip

While making my purchases at a plastics supply shop near me. I asked about fiberglass fuel tanks and why alcohol seems to degrade them, I was told that the U.S.

I am a way from needing this part, but I am going to need an indicator switch for my Elactra. Searches for part number do not seem to reveal anything, and I have no idea what the switch even looks like.

Hi,

Completing rebuild of Dominator. Time to seal tank. Whats the latest views of types of sealer to use and where to buy from?

Thanks

Les

hi guys ,new to the commando ,i have a 850 electric start but its a lazy starter i have fitted a 4 pole starter but this just turns the engine over half a dozen times without firing,am i expecting too much from it,it will start first kick so there

Hi, does anyone know where i can get some stainless pipes RGM,Norvil don't do them,any suggestions ? I have stainless Reverse cones 1" 3/8 with roadster type mounting brackets.

Many Thanks Dave T

Hi Alan - we met at the NMC on Sunday for the NOC AGM and I was admiring the mobile phone mounting bracket fitted to your 850 - you stated it was from Maplins but I've looked on their Website and can't find what you have fitted - can you perhaps c

Hello,

Most references I have found regarding Mercury production years indicate that they were made from 1968 to 1970 with the serial numbers of the production run (approximately 925 motorcycles) clearly identified.

Hi has anyone successfully jetted a VM36 carb to a 850 Commando, mine either won't start or fouls plugs too often to be safe.

Hi, I have just purchased a Manx and would like some pointers regarding the frame and its identity, the Machine has come from overseas and I am advised that is has remained unused since the 80's, the original frame number [if it is] has been overs

Hi Everboby "Happy Easter" Iwas given a primary cover i think off a 750 fastback ,it has an oil take-off hole near the relief valve.I think it could be fastback because 1; i purchased a early frame off a person (frame no 135285) he also has a f/b

Hi all,

My '72 Roadster has been getting more and more oily over the last few months a after a short trip today I can take no more.

My Commando rebuild has taken long enough for some bits to 'swap storage boxes'. Can anyone identify where the spacer goes and the 3 shims in the attached pics?

Thanks

Gary

Hi Everybody,

I've recently bought a 1934 16H combination with Swallow sports sidecar which I'm really loving. (I fell for my best friends 1938 ES2 when I was 18 years old, and now 40 years on finally have my first Norton too).

This may be a daft question......

There are lots of different "whites" in cellulose, but is there a specific "black" for Norton Commandos? Also, are they painted in cellulose , 2-pack, enamel etc?

Thanks

Andy

Hi, what paint color is used on the silver/grey items likeyokes, fender stays, air filter etc. on Commando's?Might there be a modern equivalent? Cheers, Bennie

Norton Jubilee Amal 375/36.

What is the best way to clean carb bodies without damaging them.

What is the correct main jet size, ive seen 130,170 and 120 recommended.

Thanks

John.

Having recently aquired a Manx Norton I am in the process of bringing it up to standard.

I have had to remove the Racing Magneto and found it to have an electronic conversion.

Hi, Can any body tell me the following torque settings for a 1965 Atlas:

Oil pump worm L/H.

Standard Camshaft sprocket nut.

Thanks Ian

2011 cafe Racer for Sale - £15,750.00

Genuine Reason for Sale - My wife and I have decided to do some touring together and I can't afford to buy another bike as the Norton is all I own.

When I obtained my mkIII commando last year, I planned on upgrading the brakes to something a bit more modern. The brakes that are currently fitted have some nice steel braided hoses, and the brakes themselves are Lockheed disc brakes.

Hi all - any ideas - my Mk2A (upped to 920cc) is now run-in and runs a treat. I have today noticed that it is unhappy revving to over 4200 rpm - the engine just coughs - as soon as I back-off on the throttle she's fine.