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Like Eugene I have also completedmy 1960 Dominator, and I now have a new project on the table, you may have seen it on ebay, it is the 1957 Dominator with all matching numbers and an old log book. I think I will need 1 or 2 touch up pens.

Can anyone tell me the correct routing of the taillamp wiring on my 1950 ES 2-plunger frame - Lucas MT 211 taillamp ?

When in doubt ... ask those who know

I have searched the forum to no avail.

The courier has just delivered my 1947 Model 18 which is fitted with Dunlop Gold Seal K70 tyres.

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Relatively new to classic bikes (started with an Indian Enfield last autumn) and have recently become the proud owner of a 1973 Commando 850 Interstate -- first Norton, first British twin.

Bonjour tout le monde,

I have an 850 commando and have just picked up two heads 1 was listed as a combat head the other was listed as 750/850 ,they look the same .The combat (?) has a lot shaved off the head surface ,same valves ,32mm inlet ports with a "C" stamped on t

As one who has been riding since the early 50's (before the many of our members were born), it amuses me to see the arguments about the above.

I need a pair of new coil for my commando, I have see an add from the VMCC thay have Emgo coils @ £14.50 and Lucas @ £20.50.

Has any oneused the Emgo ones with good results or are the Lucas any better ?

JUST FITTED THE NEW ELECTRIC START MADE BY ALTON. IF ANYONE WANTS ANY INFO OR HELP FITTING THE UNIT,CONTACT NEILATriffshard@hotmail.co.uk

i have notice particles in my oil. my frame ant standard as the oil tank is built into the frame i think the frame as been sand blast at some point . sore im worried dose any one no of the best thing to flush the commando engine out with

Hi all - I'm rather tempted by the Norvil Electric Starter kit. It comes complete with a 180w Single Phase alternator. My 850Mk2A has a 3-phase alternator wired to a Boyer 3-phase Powerbox controller i.e.

Hi fellow dismantlers. Can anyone recommend a sprocket puller for a dommie 99? Unlike the commando there are no bolt holes in my engine primary chain sprocket so can't use the usual 06-4297 tool.

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Can an alternator rotor be remagnatised or is it a case of buying new......Ady

Hello All Members Well I have been looking around the web page's To try and find a pair of Exhaust pipe To Fit A 650cc Manxman Witch as the Down draft Cylinder head and The same Head went on to the 650ss form October 1961 to 1964 full bore pipes ,

Can someone tell me if it makes a difference as to which way the copper crush washer is installed between header pipe and cylinder head ?

So....I managed to take the plungers apart, tracked down a supplier of shrouds via internet and waited almost a month from ordering, paying and for nothing to turn up and me cancelling order from Classicbritishmotorcycles ( would not recommend) I

Well folks, now that the model 77 project is done (except the front fender), its time for the next project! While at the Empire rally in New York USA this summer I found myself talking to Phil Radford who Owns Fair Spares USA.

With respect to the current owner.

I am continually astounded at the barefaced audacity of some people who offer for sale machines that are not 'fit for purpose'.

I thought that might get yourattention! My sister saw an ad in "in Style " magazine, September issue that has a nice cafe comando with a Gus Kuhn tank.

just got my first Norton,1968 fastback ,it was an export model and found its way back in the 90s,runs fine a light patina of rust on chrome work ,sorting forks for mot (pitting),now have to go and get some whitworth spanners

I purchased a copy of Classic Bike issue 148 August 2003 about a chapp called Roger Kordas who built a 90 degree crank Norton Commando fitted into a Featherbed frame without any anti-vibration mounts.

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I have a couple of sets of long roadholders that I am refurbishing and need a tap to clean up the threads at the top of the fork legs. Can anyone confirm the size of tap that I need?

Thanks

Dougie Muir

I am working on a 1962 650SS, could anyone help me identify the Silencers fitted to it. They are not the usual kind of silencers i am used to .

Does anyone know what years these were fitted to ?

Dear Members,

Which lucasheadlamp is the correct one for a MKII 850? ie How many holes (cable entries) should it have at the bottom?

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Why does no one read the history of Norton bikes and start to learn about there origins, too much about modern day bikes and not enough knowledge of past Models, I worked on bikes back in the early 1960's and know what bikes were around back then,

Ok here comes a Technical question or two and not the usual where's my 961 so hopefully I will be safe from the thread snipper.

Hi All! I ran across this site tonight:http://falgerho.com/?p=128

It belongs to the photographer of the rally, good stuff!

Skip Brolund USA

A member asks on the Heavy Twins forum-- Should the nuts be inside?--They definitely are. Regards John.