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hi the rocker feed pipe on my 74 mk2 came adrift today pumping oil all over .

Anyone who followed my iron head rigid Inter on the NOC National Rally run this last weekend will have seen the smoke screen on pulling away from a standstill.  Any ideas why, or similar experiences would be very welcome.

Hello video from Ecce homo  klimb race in Czech republic.

Bike my 650 ss 1964

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYfruNKRuNo&t=2s

Tomas

No, not mine! Just read on the MCN website that the 2 Atlas models developed at Donnington have been dropped by TVS- with Norton confirming that “there are no plans to produce the Atlas”

I bought a Jubilee a few years ago, with out looking at the numbers. ( OK Foolishly ) Any way I can not find the frame number, I believe It should on the head stock behind that plate. I can't see it maybe because it has been re-enamelled?

Hi everyone I have a 1975 Mk3 Commando which has on it a new fibreglass rear light fitting does anyone know if there is a metal one available as it is cracking where it goes over the loop behind the seat, if one does exist could you please let me

I bought an external oil filter head for the spin on type oil filter, part number 063139, from NOC shop recently but I can't identify the thread in the mounting holes. It is a fine thread but not cycle thread (26 TPI) or BSF and it is not metric.

What is the general consensus on crankcase breathing ?

I recently had a problem with our Jubilee. I converted to 12v, and fitted electronic ignition. All goes well we had a few rides out no problems.

I'm looking to have a slimline swinging arm powder coated but I do not have the facility to remove the silent block bushes

Hi, went to change the pistons in my Atlas, as I've found some proper low compression ones at last and found this, The engine has only done about 3000 miles since being professionally rebuilt and seemed to be running ok.

Any ideas??

I have to say that as always the Flanders Branch Begonia Rally was it usual fun self, 37 years of organisation by our Belgian friends has come to an end. Fantastic memories, great friendships and most of all good fun.

Does anyone know where to obtain parts for a Quaife QMCA6H 6 speed gearbox

Hi, I have recent purchased an 1947 ES2, in bits. Have started a restoration. I currently have the tin work out for powder coating and spraying.

Hi

Is there a prop stand that will fit a 1938 Model 18 please ? If so then the suppliers details would be appreciated.

Thanks

Dave

Hi,

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has fitted a DID 530VX chain or similar to a Commando MK3 (or any Commando for that matter) and if so did it fit without any contact being made on the primary case or chain guard?

Can someone please tell me what are the thread diameters and pitches are for the interstate petrol tank mounting studs bolts. Thanks

Hi again everyone my exhaust front pipes are not the standard balanced pipes but are I believe earlier commando pipes unbalanced and fitted to pea shooters I had to remove my right side down pipe and when doing so 2 collets and a domed washer fell

Hi
I have a norton model 18, how much oil should the oil pan hold? How can i check the amount inside? Where should the level be with the engine switched off?

Thanks

Well the Minnesota beast is on the road. I have a 54 big 4 with a watsonian palma on the left side. After about 75 miles of learning(never drove a sidecar) I am getting more comfortable.

Having bought an oil pressure gauge from RGM I am having trouble fitting the banjo bolt connection to the timing cover.

As I approach the end of restoring my 72 Roadster I couldn’t work out why the seat didn’t fit properly - it rocks back and forth.

Hi again everyone I have a problem with  my tank leaking fuel from the tank to tap fitting, I have fitted dowty washers 3 times and they can't all be faulty, I have tried a flat washer under the dowty to pull it up evenly and have just ordered som

This coming week end sees the Netley Marsh auto jumble take place on 9th & 10th September.

All,

I am thinking of buying a 961 Commando, it is three years old and in good condition. My worry is spares availability, who stocks spares for these bikes?

Thanks

Anyone any idea why my alternator is generating 2.5V?

Does anyone know of a supplier for the correct pinch-stud left-hand fork slider 06-0351 for an early drum brake Commando? Andover-Norton are selling them to take a bolt not a stud, which isn't what I want for a correct restoration.

Hello

i received an e-mail round about the time the club was doing some updating, software wise.

it just said, NortonDay. in the subject, then i went to click on it .it just simply disappeared.

Seduced by the cherry-red Atlas on the cover of this month’s (Oct 2022) issue of The Classic Motor Cycle, I was very happy to read the 8-page feature on the bike.