When did Nortonuse the Twin Leading shoe Brakewith InternalLinkage, andhow long before it was put on the outside?
According to Roy Bacon's…
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Previously ian_allen wrote…
Previously ian_allen wrote:
According to Roy Bacon's book it was first used in 1948 on the works machines. This first picture I can find of the external linkage on a works bike is 1955. My own production 48 Manx is fitted with a single leading shoe withthe common pivot for both shoeswhich I think remained the norm through to the early 50s until 54 when a TLS brake, according to R. Bacon, was introduced - unfortunately he doesn't say what type - perhaps someone has a 54 parts book out theresomewhere.
Regards,
Ian.
Thanksfor that Ian, pretty concise answercovering allI need. Much appreciated. For refference which "Bacon" book do you refer to?
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Hi . It was his 'Norton S…
Hi .
It was his 'Norton Singles' book from the 'Osprey Collecteor's Library'series ISBN 0-85045-485-9. Mick Woolett's 'Norton' also from Osprey is a must too - ISBN 185532 202 1.
Regards,
Ian.
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Does anyone have a photo o…
Does anyone have a photo of this internal TLS system? It would be nice to increase the braking on a restored machine without changing the outward appearance.
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Roy Bacon's Singles book…
Roy Bacon's Singles book has a pretty good drawing of the internals.
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According to Roy Bacon's book it was first used in 1948 on the works machines. This first picture I can find of the external linkage on a works bike is 1955. My own production 48 Manx is fitted with a single leading shoe withthe common pivot for both shoeswhich I think remained the norm through to the early 50s until 54 when a TLS brake, according to R. Bacon, was introduced - unfortunately he doesn't say what type - perhaps someone has a 54 parts book out theresomewhere.
Regards,
Ian.