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It's interesting to have two MkIII's to compare against each other. My Fastback, completely re built and everything in tip top shape feels somewhat light in the front end at speeds over 70mph. It has been fitted with an 18" alloy rear wheel and 19" up front.
My MkIII Roadster has steel wheels 19" front and rear and is rock solid in the front end all the way up and beyond 100mph.
Both bikes are running 4.10 Dunlop TT100"s front and rear. I suspect the smaller rear wheel on the Fastback has something to do with the high speed feel difference between the two. Sounds unlikely perhaps but I'm going to swap it for a 19" alloy rear and see what if anything changes. I'm also fitting 3.60 TT100's to the front of both bikes because I don't believe Norton should have ever gone fat at the front which they did in 72.. Steering will be extra precise and impeccable running the 3.60's up front.
I'm thinking I'll get the Candy Apple Roadster repainted black with gold pin striping and rear and front fenders (custom from CNW) painted the same, along with black handlebars. With Corbin seat it will look very special. Black, chrome and shiny alloy.
Nothing like having fun projects to work on and think about.
Phil
My MkIII Roadster has steel wheels 19" front and rear and is rock solid in the front end all the way up and beyond 100mph.
Both bikes are running 4.10 Dunlop TT100"s front and rear. I suspect the smaller rear wheel on the Fastback has something to do with the high speed feel difference between the two. Sounds unlikely perhaps but I'm going to swap it for a 19" alloy rear and see what if anything changes. I'm also fitting 3.60 TT100's to the front of both bikes because I don't believe Norton should have ever gone fat at the front which they did in 72.. Steering will be extra precise and impeccable running the 3.60's up front.
I'm thinking I'll get the Candy Apple Roadster repainted black with gold pin striping and rear and front fenders (custom from CNW) painted the same, along with black handlebars. With Corbin seat it will look very special. Black, chrome and shiny alloy.
Nothing like having fun projects to work on and think about.
Phil