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The 235*** numbers were supposedly used for the short stroke 750s and also some '74 850 Mk2A models
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Quoting LAB from another thread, but I'm curious about the 850 models using a 235XXX VIN. Can anyone verify this? I had heard about the short stroke 750 (using 850 style barrels). I assume these were sold for homologation of the motor.

I have never heard about full (long stroke) 850's. Les is most always dead on his information, but would like to know how rare this was. Anybody actually seen one that was verified as 850 (well 828)?
 
Ron L said:
I'm curious about the 850 models using a 235XXX VIN. Can anyone verify this?
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Curious about frame and engine numbers

Hello again, For the first time since I bought my bike, I have the time to try and get it running. I have been tinkering here and there, and took a look at the frame/engine numbers. The numbers and info on frame tag: OCT 71 200355 Can anyone give me a little info? Thanks, DS
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One of "Those" ebay ads

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Norton-8 ... 500wt_1182 The serial number begins 23553_. shouldn't it start with a "3"; it has a drum rear brake; no starter with left shifter etc, chaincase, timing cover etc. etc. The seller added someone's info to the bottom of the ad stating it is a 74 sold...
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Ron L said:
The 235*** numbers were supposedly used for the short stroke 750s and also some '74 850 Mk2A models
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Quoting LAB from another thread, but I'm curious about the 850 models using a 235XXX VIN. Can anyone verify this? I had heard about the short stroke 750 (using 850 style barrels). I assume these were sold for homologation of the motor.

I have never heard about full (long stroke) 850's. Les is most always dead on his information, but would like to know how rare this was. Anybody actually seen one that was verified as 850 (well 828)?
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Thanks for starting this string. I've been web searching to see what the VIN was for these engines. My belief is they were 235xxx. I posted the photo below in May number 235713. The owner said it is a short stroke 750 in a proddy racer (obviously not the original engine). It has a '72/'73 breather moved to the timing cover, so seems to be a 750 cases. Can anyone confirm what cases the short stroke came with?
235*** VIN numbers
 
Not that it means anything but I think it's interesting that my gearbox is 235056. And I assure you all that there is nothing special about it other than the stamping.
 
pvisseriii said:
Not that it means anything but I think it's interesting that my gearbox is 235056. And I assure you all that there is nothing special about it other than the stamping.
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Does the gearbox number match your engine number? If so do you have a short stroke engine?
 
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pvisseriii said:
Not that it means anything but I think it's interesting that my gearbox is 235056. And I assure you all that there is nothing special about it other than the stamping.
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Does the gearbox number match your engine number? If so do you have a short stroke engine?
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NO no no, nothing like that. Frame, crackcase, gearbox all differant. That would be like winning the lotto.
 
pvisseriii said:
illf8ed said:
pvisseriii said:
Not that it means anything but I think it's interesting that my gearbox is 235056. And I assure you all that there is nothing special about it other than the stamping.
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Does the gearbox number match your engine number? If so do you have a short stroke engine?
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NO no no, nothing like that. Frame, crackcase, gearbox all differant. That would be like winning the lotto.
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No kidding. :mrgreen:
 
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