Hi, the petrol tank of my Norton 18 (1952) is in an disastrous condition and is leaking. It is not an original part. I think its not possible to remove all the paint and filler for chromium plating. So I noticed one of these Ebay adverts for Indian made Petrol Tanks, chromed and painted for about 250 Pounds. Does anybody has experience with these Petrol Tanks (Quality, dimensional accuracy, ...).
Many thanks.
Regards Johannes
Anyone tried one of these for the primary chain could make sealing of the chaincase less of an issue
Been years since I worked on one- RH thread yes?
thanks
Hi all,
During lockdown i found this tool and wondered if anyone could identify it, i seem to remember my dad saying it may be a hair spring valve tool.
Cant even remember how i came to have it, if anyone can identify it and needs one then they are more than welcome to have it.
The only identifying mark on it is the number 114.
Kind regards,
Ian
Way back when, there was a chain cleaner/lube product called Linklyfe (lLinklife?). It was solid, waxy in appearance, came in a flat round tin (blue & yellow?). You hooked a piece of wire on one end of your rear chain (off the bike) and laid it in the tin. Popped the tin on the stove (with the missus away- it stunkl!), and gently heated the tin. As the wax melted, the chain would sink down into it, and the softened lube would penetrate deep into the plates and rollers.
Evening all,
Can anyone recommend a tough chassis paint that has a good original appearance? I`ve just started rebuilding a Mk3 Commando that I have sprayed with enamel paint which gives a very nice finish but chips all too easily. I don`t want to put it all together then find the first time it encounters gravel all the paint comes off so I am now considering redoing it all again if I can find something suitable, any experience/recommendations? I have just had another frame powder coated but really it looks naff, I much prefer the look of a paint finish as per the original.
Hi can anybody supply me with the details of somebody who can weld/braze petrol tanks in the Devon/Somerset area?
Happy to pay whatever it costs as it's an original tank.
My commando tank has sprung a leak around one of the front fixing holes.
Someone has obviously attempted a repair previously.
Many thanks
Keith
Dear Members,
Last year Paul Wolf, our Club's magneto specialist, very successfully overhauled the Lucas M01M magneto on my 1953 Inter after it had failed after 17 years ownership so it was with some interest that I read Paul's article in this month's Roadholder regarding the failure and subsequent rectification of a problem that I was also experiencing with my 650SS Lucas K2F.
Not sure if it’s a positive effect of the virus but I must thank our spares volunteers for the great service I have received these last few months. Refurbishing a M50 slimline I wasn’t rebuilding just freshening up what was already a nice machine but a bit scruffy here and there. My orders generally placed on Sunday eve, after the weekends discoveries and parts arriving within the week. All ready for another weekends entertainment... tank and mudguards were sent out for paint and seat with Leighton’s for a new foam and cover.
Does anyone know where we can obtain "Norton News", Norton Service Bulletins or any other form of Technical Bulletins sent out by the factory from the Bracebridge St days to NVT days?
It's a little annoying that the Americans seem to refer to these [in the INOA "Tech Digest" and forums eg Access Norton] and yet I can't seem to find any source for them.
I am interested in the twins, mainly.
