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Hi All,

New member here, hoping to pick the collective knowledge of all on here

The 50th Anniversary of the Norton Manxman 650 takes place this year in November, so to celebrate,I hope we could put on a Show somewhere for all 1960 to1962 Norton motorcycles. "The Glam Years Of Norton At Bracebridge Street" ?

Hello all - my recently rebuilt Commando 920 has done 700 miles and is due for the head to be 're-torqued' - any advice ? e.g. slacken-off each nut individually or all nuts together and then re-tighten etc.

When I fit my rocker spindles so the notches on the covers line up , the spindles partially obscure the oil-ways in the head. Could someone please tell me if this is correct. Cheers, Matt - New Zealand

Just got hold of a 2/1 manifold for my commando. set up for Amal single. It only has two mounting holes, I've one on my 650(an Amal)that has twoadditional holesinside the manifold. Has anyone run a 2/1 with only bolt holes on the outer flange?

Hello all, I've just joined the NOC as I finally, after way too long, have brought the bike I always wanted. It's not perfect, it's not original, but I love it and it's a keeper.

Any Branch members of the NOCreading this short note, may be interested to know that as the Branch Liaison Officer of the Club, I have requested a short report from your Branch Secretary regardingyour Branch's past year.

Does anyone have a picture of an original 1961/62 Chronometric Tacho bracket as fitted to a 1961/62 650SS.

Does anyone know where i can get some k,and,n type air filters for my mk3 commando as i want to get rid of the plastic air box?

Hi everyone

I have just bought a 1953 ES2, it is my first old bike (apart from a 79 Kawasaki Z650), I have read about older bikes for a while before taking the plunge, so it is all a bit of a mystery to me.

Help.

Hi does anyone know what length ( between the eyes) the shocks should be for a 1954 model 7 ?

Thanks Keith

I'm thinking for practicality of changing my 1975 MK3 to single carb. Some people recommend a 36mm Mikuni, others a 34mm Amal MK2.

Hi

I have recently bought a Commando but have only just noticed the frame number plate from the headstock is missing.

I have a slimline 99 that I am restoring which has had the chain guard brackets removed from the swinging arm. Does anyone know of anyone who can fabricate some?

Very late but none the less grateful thanks for the ride round Cadwell Park, on the 11th October last year at the C R M C meeting, only a few laps at lunchtime, but the Ist serious outing on a 1963 650SSNorton that I had bought a couple of years

Recently I acquired a magneto replacement boyer set up. Don't know if any have done this, but I am at a loss as to how to time it? I have timed magnetos quite a few times with degree wheel, dial indicators and such.

This question must have been answered many times but can anyone recomend a grade of oil for the 1947 ES2, I have tried a mono grade 40 but causes smoking until the engine warms, my thoughts are try a 30.

can anyone advise me which is the best seat to buy for my 61 slimline, beit looks/comfort, and also price! many thanks dave

My cherished650SS was stolen in 1968 from Acton W3 and may JUST be still around? Certainly worth a try! Sadly, no numbers recalled. Atlas red tank, Alpine air horns, Cibie headlamp. I have black & white photos.

Wonderful to have the new website up and running,very useful.

I would like to know if the NOC has any authority in whether branch websites arekept up to date or is it the responsibility of the branch to fund the website ?

I can't seem to send messages to other members. Am i doing something wrong, I et an error message saying so e-mail address exists which can't be right.

Matt Beckett is looking for aNorton that was owned by his father in the 50s or 60s. The registration numberwas GOK 692. He hassome excellent photo's of the bike from back then and wonders if anyone still owns it?

Help!Does anyone know the correct procedure for fitting the forks to the frame?I am really struggling and do not seem to have enough hands!Thank you,Mick

Has anyone got information on the dominator red in powder coating .I can get from rs paints the correct norton red for wideline dominators , but would like to do some of the parts in powder

Hi. This is my first crack at prewar machine, I have an A7 a B44 and a TR7V so not a complete novice but.........

Hello, I have removed two swingarm pinions by using the front isolastic center bolt as an extractor which is described in the Norton shop service manual. some times they come out rather hard, otherseasily if no rust has occured.

I have rcently imported a commando from the U.S originally a roadster it has been used off road/flat track.

Does anyone know of replacement handlebar electrical switchgear that can be used for a MK3, please - I understand the original Lucas parts are no longer available?