Hello to the Norton Knowledgeable,
I have bought a '75 Commando MKIII with standard USA bars and am working through it making it roadworthy. This is my first Norton, my first British motorcycle and my first vintage motorcycle. (I Have owned many different modern motorcycles for decades). First challenge is the braking. I have searched Access Norton but have not found a clear answer to the questions I have.
1) Does any one make braided hoses for the MKIII? It has a short hose (~10.5") from the master cylinder to a short bundy pipe and then another hose from the bundy to the caliper. I have not been able to find anyone that carries these.
2) What are the fitting threads and lengths if I have to order custom parts (I do not want to disassemble to brake to measure them up before ordering them).
3) A single braided hose from Master Cylinder to caliper has been suggested by a vendor - does anyone have experience with this set up and how did you retain the hose in place?
4) If I can't get braided hoses I will just get OEM style hoses from Andover Norton.
I have overhauled the front caliper with new pads and installed an Andover Norton 13mm Master Cylinder. Great improvement in feel and braking.
Thank you for any help you can provide.
I have bought a '75 Commando MKIII with standard USA bars and am working through it making it roadworthy. This is my first Norton, my first British motorcycle and my first vintage motorcycle. (I Have owned many different modern motorcycles for decades). First challenge is the braking. I have searched Access Norton but have not found a clear answer to the questions I have.
1) Does any one make braided hoses for the MKIII? It has a short hose (~10.5") from the master cylinder to a short bundy pipe and then another hose from the bundy to the caliper. I have not been able to find anyone that carries these.
2) What are the fitting threads and lengths if I have to order custom parts (I do not want to disassemble to brake to measure them up before ordering them).
3) A single braided hose from Master Cylinder to caliper has been suggested by a vendor - does anyone have experience with this set up and how did you retain the hose in place?
4) If I can't get braided hoses I will just get OEM style hoses from Andover Norton.
I have overhauled the front caliper with new pads and installed an Andover Norton 13mm Master Cylinder. Great improvement in feel and braking.
Thank you for any help you can provide.