Stephen_Spencer
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They have been pretty clear (eventually) that they will sell us parts, but only those for the ‘new’ 961 - whatever that ends up looking like. Our difficulty will be in identifying which parts have been modified/re-engineered. Hopefully they will be forthcoming with that information when the parts start flowing. You’d have to think that the overwhelming majority of components would be the same pattern.Thanks Tony, I'll look into it.
Regarding a replacement clutch basket, i'm unclear of the position Norton are taking on spares for the SG bikes. I quote from the email they sent out some time ago..
"Our Parts Department will shortly open, and when this happens, we will sell parts that are fitted to our own Norton Commando Classic 961 only. For the reasons set out above we will not be able to guarantee that they will fit your bike, nor that they are suitable or fit for purpose on your motorcycle. "
So are they saying they will refuse to sell spares unless you can prove you have one of their bikes? Or do they mean they will sell me a clutch basket, but if it doesn't fit or later fails and causes me to have an accident they will accept no liability?
They also informed me that the 'new' Commando will not be available outside the U.K. until they have got their operations running properly there