Time Warp said:Do you have a website Jim or is there a list somewhere with services available.
Les
Torontonian said:The Commando small end does not wear out. There are bigger issues to put your energys into.
hobot said:Adding up the tales I've read over about 15 yrs my Norton learning curve on 'wet sump stifle devices' sure has cost collective owners way more than the rare crank seal leak issue and likely a bunch of cam lobes too. What about plating the pin, chrome or nitride then micropolished to fit the cleaned up piston bore? There might be an issue with the pin retaining clip if too much piston bore removed but have heard success with the teflon retaining pads if still trying to salvage used parts.
comnoz said:I have not tried putting a bushing in a Norton rod. I would be afraid the reduction in wall thickness would weaken the small end.
I have honed the rod and piston for the next size metric wristpin very successfully. In fact that is what has been in my streetbike for about 15 years. Jim
Dances with Shrapnel said:Why not just purchase new or used replacement connecting rods? The cost savings spread for an oversized wrist pin may not be there unless you have the means to do all the work yourself. You will be faced with the sourcing, purchasing and shipping of oversized wrist pins, take/ship pistons, OS wrist pins and rods to reputable machine shop to ream to fit, and then ship/pick up finished product.
daveparry said:So what's wrong with an on/off type valve? I've had one on my 850 for several years without any problems, I do have ignition interlock on it so no chance of starting with the oil switched off!
Dave.