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It’s the best kind of bike, father to son, welcome. Plenty of advice here.

Yeah, and some of it's even helpful:D.

You have your work cut out for you, but I'm sure you will find it a rewarding task. Nothing quite like rescuing an old Norton from near death.

Ken
 
...I think it may have bigger pistons and cam work or may have been taken out to 850 i am not sure i wont know until i pull the motor down at some stage........all something to look forward to

I think 750 barrels would end up as a pile of fins if an attempt was made to bore them out to '850'. :) The '850' models were actually 828cc.
I don't recall exactly how far 750 barrels can safely be bored out to (no doubt someone will know).

This thread will be moved to the 'Rebuilds' section shortly.
 
I think 750 barrels would end up as a pile of fins if an attempt was made to bore them out to '850'. :) The '850' models were actually 828cc.
I don't recall exactly how far 750 barrels can safely be bored out to (no doubt someone will know).

This thread will be moved to the 'Rebuilds' section shortly.

No worries mate i have got a photo of the barrel part number there so will confirm it when i can....... Mate move away if you have to
 
No worries mate i have got a photo of the barrel part number there so will confirm it when i can......

'24257' '24237' in the photo is the 750 barrel casting number, the actual barrel part number is 061705.

Mate move away if you have to

It's not a matter of having to, only that 'rebuild' threads have their own forum section. :)

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Thread has now been moved but a 24hr redirect has been left in the original forum section.
 
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Historical confirmation of Fast Eddie's view that losing the rear hub cover is the sporty way to go ;)

I think you've replied to the wrong thread? If so I can move or delete the post.
 
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I think you've replied to the wrong thread? If so I can move or delete the post.

No, he’s bang on point (albeit with a bit of thread crossover)...

He’s pointing out that the pictures in this post, of a Cafe Racer survivor from back in the day, had the rear hub plate removed.

As you say Gadge, historical confirmation !
 
No, he’s bang on point (albeit with a bit of thread crossover)...

He’s pointing out that the pictures in this post, of a Cafe Racer survivor from back in the day, had the rear hub plate removed.

As you say Gadge, historical confirmation !

Ah, I see now. My apologies then, as I missed that one! :oops:
 
Here is some pics of the bike and its changes
The first is when it was first bought Fastback LR style
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The second two are the machine in a ? partial Dunstall racing kit not sure on the tank could be a Fastback tank
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The next as a partial Roadster as i think it still has the Fasback LR tank
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The last as a Fastback and thats how it stayed til my father tried to restore her in 92-93 and as the photos you have seen previously
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Looks like a standard Fastback tank in all the photos.

The Fastback LR tanks were steel with a twist-off cap placed well forward on the left hand side and resembled an 'Atlas' tank in shape.

https://www.accessnorton.com/NortonCommando/long-range-fastback-2012.11839/

Lab i wasnt sure mate the first photo is very grainy and i couldnt see the indents in the tank for the seat ears plus it has got an LR seat hence why i thought an LR mate either way as long as its a Fastback i will be happy LOL
 
Great basis for a restoration. I love bikes with good history. Step at a time and plenty of money will get it right. Good luck.
 
Nice pictures, cool bike. This is the place for help/advice, also good for a luagh or two along the way. Lots of aftermarket goodies available nowadays for our Norts. Thanks for posting the photos and best of luck on the rebuild. Cj
 
Love it - this will be a fun one to watch as it rises from the ashes . Hope you will share lots of pics - best of luck with it ! RT
 
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