No Problems ?

Hibernating!

Here is one, I bought this tank last week , it looks like plunger model 7 twin with the two front down tube brackets cut off but is well dished underneath, did they use the same shape tank on the singles es2 etc at this time.

I will try attach another picture of the tank to the next post as it will not me load two. the tank has not got the oil pressure gauge on the top just the filler cap

bad news it will not let me add any pictures [its 2.3 mb] so not sure how anybody else gets a picture on as it is only astandard camera so sorry

Previously arthur_fish wrote:

Here is one, I bought this tank last week , it looks like plunger model 7 twin with the two front down tube brackets cut off but is well dished underneath, did they use the same shape tank on the singles es2 etc at this time.

I will try attach another picture of the tank to the next post as it will not me load two. the tank has not got the oil pressure gauge on the top just the filler cap

bad news it will not let me add any pictures [its 2.3 mb] so not sure how anybody else gets a picture on as it is only astandard camera so sorry

Load the pics onto,a photo sharing website then copy and paste the [img] link, no worry about size then.

I certainly have no problems of the Norton kind..Not since I sold my m50.

now I have my first Meriden Triumph!!

The Norton was nicer to ride but the Triumph is definitely more spritely..even with only 27 hp...

I will return to the fold but not just yet.

Oh well - if you push me! I've got a 3.50 rear tyre on a '55 ES2. It should be a 3.25. There is minimal space between the tyre and the drive side part of the mudguard where it sets out to clear the chain case. Is this normal? ( The minimal space, that is.) George

My model 19 rigid neads it's forks reaming and bushes made to fit (as it used to pull a sidecar car which wore out the fork sliders). Also I think it needs the exhaust valve guide replacing, the rocker spindles re sealing and the exhaust port re threading to suit the exhaust pipe nut.

Which are all jobs for the winter.

But the moment I am enjoying trouble free riding on my nearly new Triumph T120 Bonneville.

It should be quiet (on the Singles board...)

"The reliability of NORTON productions is such that trouble of a serious nature on the road is practically unheard of. The following hints may be if assistance in the event of an involuntary stoppage, since they are in no way connected with the reliability of the machine and are points which are normally under the rider's control"

So there!

As in some other answers, been busy riding other marques. Today snow is falling so the Vincent and the Ninja has begun hibernating. As soon as my sons newly bought Suzuki RG is ready to race ( changing fork and wheels to be able to use slicks), I'll start painting the Manx new oil tank and fix some other parts. It has not raced since -95 so it's about time to get it on track again. I also have to fix the generator on the 16H. The ES2 need at least electrical overhaul, probably more to do on it before it's roadworthy. Questions will be posted later in winter.

Shame on you John!...... you may live to regret selling the M50................Hope it went to a good home.

Why does my M50 not wet sump at all? even when left (not very often) for up to four weeks without riding, (it is a 1960 slimline,) am I just lucky or was a mod done on the last of the line.............just wondering I feel a bit left out with all the tales of woe from the rest of you lot.........

Regards John O

I have the same problem, John. No wet sumping on my 1960 Model 50.

I call it my Martini bike. Any time, any place, anywhere, just jump on and go.

As long as you are not in a rush the Model 50 is as good as it gets.

Previously terence_terrell wrote:

It's quiet...Too Quiet

Well... I have been hiding in the garage doing this. Not a Norton, but it's a single. Learned lots.