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1949 ES2 plunger shrouds

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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

My new project

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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.

OUW525R 850 III

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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'.

New Fastback member

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

Long Roadholders

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Hi

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

1962 650SS silencer

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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 ?

Early SS Nortons both 88 and 99

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,

Nuts inside?

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

Gear lever

Hi Does anyone think the gear change on the 961 is of a poor design, the external link seems a compromise considering the angles involved?Is this technical enough ? - only jokingMathew

How many left?

I saw on Top Gear, that there is a website that tells you how many of a certain car is left in Britain.

Thought I would put the Commando in to see and it says 35 850's and 57 750's in 2011.

Different forum categories

I was wondering if there is a need on here for a place for new people to introduce themselves and to be welcomed by others, nothing technical just a way of meeting new friends.I am in Oxford and wondered if there is anyone from my area on here?Tha

 



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