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hi , could someone explain how 2 models which are different end up being referred to as model 50's please , we seem to have a featherbed frame model , wideline of 1960 vintage ( i thought the widelines stopped in 1959 eeerrrno )seems i was wrong o

In preparing to refinish the cycle parts for my '54 Inter, I'm hoping to find a colour code to match the original poly grey. I plan to powder coat the frame, and have the tank replated and painted to match.

Hi everybody.

Hi, Can anyone tell me if it's ok to use sidecar yokes on a soloslimline dominator and what the difference is/effect will be? Will it handle as well?

I am asking this question as I have sidecar yokes but no solo ones and am on a buget.

I bought a Commando 750 back in 1998 and have the old V5 registration document in my name. The bike was in disrepair when iIbought and has been stored in my garage since 1998. It has never been road wothy

Norton breaks record at BonnevilleBy James Capell -General news31 August 2010 16:35Norton 961 Commando SE broke a land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Falts,Utah,USA, yesterday (Monday) by recording an average top speed of 129.191mph.The bike,

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My cam followers for the Norton7have wear marks near the centre and transversly across them.

I have read that owners have had their cam followers "reground", but cannot find anyone that does this service.

Can anybody out there help.

Having just attended the Begonia rally in Flanders I was saddened to receive the news there that our very good friend, Frans Willemsen had passed away.

If anything has made my day its been witnessing a privateer riding a basic superstock F1 at the Manx GP.

Hi there.

I have emailed the Spares Shop twice after it recently restarted but neverreceived a reply. Has anyone else had better luck?

i am new to norton,can anyone tell me if a maintence book for this model showing exploded diagrams of the dolls eye gearbox and engine,also forks is available.

Is there a supplier of 'made to order' mudguard stays that anyone knows of? Is it a job that is do-able oneself with a bit of know-how?

Please could some one tell my the length of the spacers between the rear mudguard (deep valance)and the suspension bracket on theslim line domi 99, because Ithink some thing is bent. ??

many thanks Ian

Hi chaps.

I've now decided to completely renovate my Model 7 as it would not be practical to get it back on the road as a runner, it's in far toopoor a state.

Does the NOC have a scheme whereby I can determine it's history, by vehicle ID number?

Thanks,

Randy

Just bought my first Commando, an eight year old Norvil 850. Very impressed with how smooth and comfortable it is but have found that at 60mph-plus it is easily provoked into rapid weaving that's hard to stop!

What fasteners are correct for fixing the front mudguard to the bridge (Centre) stay on a Roadholder forked Norton, particularly an Electra?

when refitting the s/arm i have a 5mm gap between the offside gusset plate which allows the s/a to float! the cleyflex bearings are in tight with the correct spacer between, they protude 3 and 7 mm out from each end, how do you centre the s/a?

Having just painstakingly rebuilt a Commando gear box, and checked that it all worked correctly on the bench, i am baffled as to whyI have trouble when itsattached to a running engine ??

Hi all.

To follow up my link for the Smiths Chronometric Overhaul, I have found some very interesting links for Lucas mags and magnetos.

LUCAS DYNAMO WORKSHOP INSTRUCTIONS:

Hi all.

Just to add one more manual, I have shown a link for the Altette Horn:

http://www.mg-tabc.org/techn-up/Altette_Horn.pdf

Mycurrent Model 7 is the first Dominator that has had a dynamo, rather than an alternator.

Question:

Is it possible, in normal practice, to remove the dynamo WITHOUT removing the timing case?

Hi there.

I have just found this superb article on how to refurb a Smiths Chrono speedo.

can anyone tell me where i could pick up a tail unit for a 1971 commando fastback.

TA ALL.

Hi, I hope this is the correct forum to ad this type of request....I own a Norton 500T and I am looking for some parts to make it complete and hope that you are able to help.

Hi there, can anyone help me identify an ES2 plunger frame I have. The frame numbers on the nearside of the headstock are

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Anyone have a seat from a 59' Manx that I could get photos and measurments of so I can begin to make an accurate replica for mine?