145234, what is it?

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The n. 145234 would be 1971.
But, What model is it?.
I have many doubts because his frame, with same numbers printed on the neck (not only on the VIN), has the cross tube behind (like the previous early type)!.
Ciao.
Piero
 
I have seen a few 71 model year bikes with the rear frame crosstube like the earlier models. I suspect they just used up what they had left. Jim
 
pierodn said:
The n. 145234 would be 1971.
But, What model is it?.
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That actual serial number "145234" is listed in Roy Bacon's Norton Twin Restoration book as: "SS" (first 750SS ?) "March 1971"
 
Thanks Les,
the numbers say March 1971, but is correct that this first SS still had the previous early rear frame cross tube?
Ciao.
Piero
 
I don't know.

All I can tell you is that the frame with centre stand bolted to the cradle was supposedly introduced at the beginning of 1971 (at Eng. No.: 141783 according to certain "Norton" publications).
 
L.A.B. said:
I don't know.

All I can tell you is that the frame with centre stand bolted to the cradle was supposedly introduced at the beginning of 1971 (at Eng. No.: 141783 according to certain "Norton" publications).
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Les,
yes, i mean.
The frame is an early Commando and has the numbers 145234 stamped on the right side neck too!
Is possible that is it standard?? or i must think the frame was changed later from previous owners?.
Regards.
Ciao.
Piero
 
pierodn said:
The frame is an early Commando and has the numbers 145234 stamped on the right side neck too!
Is possible that is it standard?? or i must think the frame was changed later from previous owners?.
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I suppose it is possible for that frame to be the original one, but I can't give you any better information than that.
 
L.A.B. said:
pierodn said:
The frame is an early Commando and has the numbers 145234 stamped on the right side neck too!
Is possible that is it standard?? or i must think the frame was changed later from previous owners?.
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I suppose it is possible for that frame to be the original one, but I can't give you any better information than that.
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But....,
another strange things happened to this bike:
- the oil tank is not the early for those frame (with rear cross tube), but the later one;
- the triple tree/yokes are the later;
- the forks and wheel are drum brake.
Ciao.
Piero
 
pierodn said:
But....,
another strange things happened to this bike:
- the oil tank is not the early for those frame (with rear cross tube), but the later one;
- the triple tree/yokes are the later;
- the forks and wheel are drum brake.
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Those parts are basically correct for 1971 (no disc front brake until '72 anyway) even though the frame is the earlier type.

Perhaps the NOC or VMCC have records for 145234 ?
 
L.A.B. said:
pierodn said:
But....,
another strange things happened to this bike:
- the oil tank is not the early for those frame (with rear cross tube), but the later one;
- the triple tree/yokes are the later;
- the forks and wheel are drum brake.
Click to expand...

Those parts are basically correct for 1971 (no disc front brake until '72 anyway) even though the frame is the earlier type.

Perhaps the NOC or VMCC have records for 145234 ?
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Dear Les,
what must i do to ask to the NOC or VMCC (sorry, what is VMCC?).
I forget: the rear brake hub is not a cush drive type, is esrly one.
Ciao.
Piero
 
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