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So today I lost the bakelite knob. It's not the first time. 
Has anyone been enterprising and changed it for a decent key switch off, on, on with pilot, on with main. Any that can be recommended? 

Hi,
if anyone's got a 500 twin crank in bits would you be able to measure the oilways inside the crank? should be either 1", 7/8" or 5/8". It would be good to know if it's a dynamo crank, alternator crank,SS crank....

Hello everyone, I'lla want know what are difference in termo of frame between 16H and model 18/19?

Regards
Gianluca

Dear All
I have looked through the website to find the engine number list that I am sure I have seen but can't find it now!
So, If I am asking in the wrong place, I do apologise.

I'm at the early stages of planning a restoration of a 1928 ES2. 

Hi all,
Having just picked up the beautifully +.020" thou rebored and honed barrels from Hamlins Engineering in Bridgewater for my post engine number 94573, non spiggotted barrels Navigator  I am now planning the top end rebuild.

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone has a link for downloading a workshop manual for a commando 961? 
I'm sure I have seen one on the forum somewhere but not found it again since, if one exists at all? Thanks  Roger

Hi - is there anyone in Hampshire, Dorset or Sussex who would kindly lend me this tool (ET2003, NOC part number 067524).  I'm desperate!   Thanks

Is there anyone out there who would be happy to talk to me on the phone re. RGM primary belt tension/alignment.
Thanks   Roger (Mk2A)

Hello everyone,

I'm new to the forum, I've recently acquired my father's Norton Commando 750 Fastback, This bike has been in the family years, and my goal is to bring it back to life and do it justice.

I've been trying to fit the brake lever supplied with my ES2 without success. I bought the machine in boxes and have been trying to assemble it.

well looks like some good news from the DVLA makes a change ha. 

we shell see ?

Hi,
there seems to be an error in the dominator service notes that state that only early dynamo cranks had 1" oilways. I just opened up an alternator 88 crank and it too had 1" oilways.

Looking for spark plug HT leads for a Classic. The manual states they should be 600 ohms . I cannot find anything close to that. Will  5K ohms caps work? AN does not have any in stock, and the ones they list do not have any specs. 

Good morning all.   As we we all know our lightweights used the same frame as late Francis Barnett bikes.

Can anyone recommend a good petrol tap for my slimline ES2. There is very little room between the tap and frame top tube and frustrated fitting taps that leak.

Many thanks 

The clutch operation on my newly acquired bike is truly horrible so I dismantled the clutch.

Has any body had this on a Dominator.
Where a gap opens up below the fork shroud .
Any info on this would be appreciated.
                     Andy

Can anybody identify from when to when this type was used?
The ventilation and connections 1 or 2 are not equal on these 2, any explanation?

Thanks in advance for any information.

Following all the ministrations I've carried out with the Electra, last week I went out to the garage every morning and started the engine using the electric starter  - each time it burst into life immediately although I didn't run it for long.

I'm having problems selecting gears , and the box sometimes gets stuck in gear .
Stripping down reveals the selector rod shaft loose in the thread at the back of the main case .

Anyone else experienced their Inter cutting out at junctions changing down into 2nd Gear?

I have been trying to fit the front wheel on my slimline dommi and am having trouble torqueing up the spindle nut It will tighten up OK to the correct torque but there is a gap between the inner side of left hand slider and the bearing dust cap Th

Hi
Would someone be able to give me the correct length of the top distance tube for a bolt up rear subframe its the top tube which is often used for a tank strap buckle. Its a 1954 wideline featherbed frame.
thanks
Adrian

Afternoon all.

I don't suppose anybody has an original brake lever combination bracket hanging around I could buy Orginal 7/8 size.

The brake lever and air valve sits together on this bracket.

two pictures attached.

A question about the best technique for fitting the Navigator and Electra one piece cylinder barrels onto the pistons for experienced Lightweight Owners.

Hello. Just to set the scene I inherited a 1963 88 sport with a 1966 650ss engine. Well a 650ss crank and head with a 99 barrel anyway.

I am grounding, I think the centre stand and probably need new shocks but read about fitting these 2" longer and wondered if anyone has tried this? To make the most of grippy modern tyres, or maybe longer knees??

My old faithful Commando 850 Mk2a has performed wonderfully these last 30 years but recently has been playing up. The symptoms are simply that it starts well and rides well, but after 10  miles or so, it cuts out. Abrupt and complete.