Atlas Hub - Made in Japan

jsouthard · Oct 4, 2014

Quick Question -

Were Atlas Hubs made in Japan?

I'm tearing down an Atlas front wheel and noticed that the hub has "Made In Japan" stamped into it. I never noticed this before. I always assumed that all these casts were forged in England. Maybe a dumb assumption, thought i would ask.

Thanks,

Chris · Oct 4, 2014

Hi Jo

Not a Norton hub! All my Dommie Atlas & Commando drum hubs have web supports. Cant see Norton ever having hubs made elsewhere.
Thing you have a Japanese wheel fitted.

Chris

jsouthard · Oct 4, 2014

Thanks Chris,

You are correct. After further inspection the brake is Norton and the Hub and wheel are not. I was just digging into my random gatherings over the years. Apparently i picked up some non-norton parts.

Thanks!

ashman · Oct 4, 2014

You problerly find its a Suzkie front hub as my mate has one on his copper Norton, they look very much like the original Norton hub and same size.

Ashley

madass140 · Oct 4, 2014

its an early 70's Kawasaki hub, 40 hole, Suzi didnt use 40 spoke wheels.

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