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I see a lot and Gearboxes and Engines advertised as 'Built by Dave Coates' - who's he?
Dave Coates
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He does a lot of gearboxes…
He does a lot of gearboxes and clutches for the scrambles boys too, usually at Mortimer Scrambles near Theale. He knows his stuff.
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Legend / Expert
Dave Coates is one of those people who seems to exist under the radar but who is a legend and a complete expert regarding Norton motorcycles and particularly gearboxes. If you are fortunate enough to acquire a gearbox that he has built then you know that it will work faultlessly and give years of trouble-free service.
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He has been a regular stall holder at Kempton bike jumble for many years. I bought a Commando in bits from him in 2002 and rebuilt it. He has been a long-time trader in second hand mainly Norton bikes and parts. He specialises in Norton AMC gearbox rebuilds from his base near Newbury, Berkshire, UK.