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In the Oct 2010 roadholder mag there is an article by John Powellcalled bodging atin primary chaincase, in it there a is mention of a chap called Les Emery who makesmodified sliding disks wherethe gearbox shaft pokes out.

I am restoring a Model 18 from 1936. To my surprise, I find there are metric size ball bearings in the wheel hubs.

Hi all,

does anyone know where I can get a sidestand for a single downtube frame Norton (model77, 50, 19s,es2)

fom 1955-1958 ? New or used?

Skip Brolund

Has anyone found a supplier that makes cafe style seat pans that would fit on a 750 Roadster? Or a cafe style seat?

Hi all,

Hi, I'm a Norton newbie and only recently got into classic bikes (my starter was a 1954 Matchless G3LS) and I need to take my Dominator 99 to a vehicle inspection to be reregistered here in Jersey from the UK.

I must confess to being a little puzzled by a couple of comments on the 961 sub-forum and have wondered just how the NOC might be damaged by member's comments or criticism relating to the supply of the new model.

To quote :-

Chaps et chapesses, does anyone happen to have MK3 rear wheel in the shed/workshop? What I've done is to re-spoke the wheels on my bike and I completed the front wheel a month or so ago.

I have to change the front tube between the steering head and the engine on my mod. 18 1937

How is it fastening to the steering head?

Please would someone inform me of any diffences in the swinging arm meausurements between a wide line and a slimline frame, they look about the same to me but I am unsure of width andof fitment to the frame and fitment of the rear wheel,thanks

Hi Norton enthusiasts.

Can anyone give me any tips on the removal of the drive side camshaft bush on my 1960 Dominator 99?

Hi folks, I am half way through my Mk3 rebuildnow and I have encountered a problem which has bamboozled me. The gearchange cross-shaft from gearbox to primary chaincase seems to point too far forwards and the chaincase cover can't now go on.

Hi All,

This is a factory blueprint for the Norton/Matchless heavyweight gearbox. It is in my possession and I shot some photos of it for you all.

Hi all - I seem to recall sometime back that some owners doubted the accuracy of the in-built timing scale fitted in the primary chaincase - I've always setup ignition timing using this but are there doubts ref the scale or markings on the alterna

I have a 19S in need of a rebore. Original British made pistons for this engine are now very scarce, but I would prefer not to use Italian GPM if possible.

Very interesting article on the MkIII starter mods by Ken Merricks in Roadholder #279.

One of our branch members has an ongoing problem with the garunch in the sprag.

Hello out there I have purchased a norton engine and would like to know what model it is off it has the following numbers on it aboue the cam on primary side it has 78006 beside the norton badge it has 15 and above the breather it has 99 1354 any

Has anyone experience of the new steel tanks being imported from India?

Was thinking of one for my rebuild but have seen other metalwork from this area and it was well........ different!

Gary

Hello Norton people!

I have recently discovered that 'back in the day' my bike & others like it used Avon Speedmaster Mk. II tyres on the front and Avon Safety Mileage Mk.II on the rear.

Can anyone tell me why this is?

Can anyone help me, I am intending to upgrade my electrics to 12v and install electronic ignition on my '59 Dommie 99.

The rear brake on my Commando has always been MOT passable but always requires a lot of foot pressure togain adequate braking.

The manual states 126lbs but some sellers are selling items with 110lbs rating, has anyone got any experience on either type? I guess110lbs is softer but is it too soft and is 126 lbs unnecessarily too hard?

Cheers Chris

Any one have a pic of the original battery holding clamps for my 1969 650 mercury. Busy rebuilding the bike - removing the mark of the prior butcher!

I am restoring a '59 Manx 500 and I bought a new pipe etc from Unity Equipe.

Hi everyone,

Hope you are all well,

Just planning my first Norton build and trying to figure out a few things...

Can anybody help? - I have recently acquired a 1975 850 commando engine/frame number 332535 registration number ONE115P

the problem i have is the bike was not registered in the UK untill Feb 1986

where was it before this date ?

Hi guys, halfway through rebuilding my '75 Mk 3 - have turned my attention to the rear wheel and hub.