Modern Nortons

Can I ask if anyone on this forum has adjusted the valve clearance on their 961 and how did it go.?

I have had some advice from a Norton agent who said "Don't bother trying to do it, just leave them alone they will be ok".

Well it's official now, the 961 Commando range has 2021 as a year of grace before it's forced to  permanently hang up it's boots (tyres?). From what I gather, its not feasible to make it Euro-5 compliant, so thats the end of the road quite literally for big air-cooled twins like these.

I found an article that explains the whole Euro story, its an American website but still makes a good read.

Hi 

I've got a Mk I 961 Cafe Racer with standard pipes. I would like something that will i) Give me a bit more acceleration and ii) Give a louder engine noise to help drown out the rattling at tick over.

Has any one any thouhts /recommendations, please?

Many thanks

Gary

I am thinking of changing my reliable, 1988 Honda Revere 600 workhorse which I have owned for 16 years for a 961. I have looked online mainly on ebay and there are quite a lot for sale. many have very low mileages but all are at quite high prices. Why are owners selling their bikes with such little use. Is it;

* They bought them to sell on at a higher price!

* They are not reliable!

*They are not good to ride!

*They are expensive to run!

* They are not supported and you can't get spares!!!

I spoke to "that man" at the NEC shows 2 or 3 times. Seemed to have a genuine affection for the brand; told me his dad used to take him to watch the Rotaries race. We shall see how it all pans out. At least with the clout and cash of TVS behind them now, perhaps just for once, Norton really do have a great future ahead of them.

For some reason my acceleration grip ripped need to replace it what is a good place to buy them 

 Few of us have met b4 & this time it’s on the above date 

  “ Yondermann Cafe”

    A623 Wardlow Mires , wardlow,Buxton           SK17 8RW

    Late morning arrival , come on down , all welcome old Norton’s & new ones alike , should be easy to get to for all in middle England , although those of us staying near by are from 200/300 miles away 

Anyone know where I can get touch up paint for English White?

Hi

Can you tell me what gearbox oil is recommended for the 1967 650 ss.

EP90 is what in the book?

Your wisdom is needed please?

Kind regards

Chris

christopherhckr43@gmail.com

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