I bought a 2019 961 last year - only a few hundred on the clock, no service / inspections carried out at all. I'm up to around 4,000 miles and it runs like a dream really - but leaks oil. Not really leaks - just oozes out and coats the entire engine. No big pools on the garage floor so i suspect it's only being forced out under pressure when the engine's hot. I was holding out for 'New Norton' to start offering servicing but given their recent announcement that they won't touch the Donnington Nortons I'm pretty stuck. Can anyone recommend a garage / workshop / dealer who has experience of these bikes..? I'm hoping to get a recommendation before phoning around blind. I contacted Krazy Horse last year as a back-up - but they're a fair bit away from where i am in Cumbria and also stated that they were also waiting New Norton offering spares - which also looks unlikely now. Any suggestions..?
Stu Bodycote is in…
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Stu probably has more experience that anyone. Gaskets are obtainable from various sources, including Ollie Thiel in Germany ( his are an improved version). That is the first time I have heard of that pattern of oil leaks, so wonder why?? It should have a breather just behind left of barrels. Is this tube clear all the way to other end?
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John / Jan - thanks. How do…
John / Jan - thanks. How do i get hold of Stu? I saw his YouTube clips taking the tank off a 961 and he looks like the very fella to help me out!
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If you look on the back page…
If you look on the back page of your Roadholder, you will find his details.
961commando@nortonownersclub.org
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I got mine in 2015 and used…
I got mine in 2015 and used the factory for a while, but now I service it myself as the seems to be no bugger near Blackpool either.
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Stu Bodycote is in Derbyshire and services 961's, ex Donnington so knows his stuff.