Fast Eddie
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Ok I confess, this is slightly off topic, as I'm now talking about more than just the engine. But it's still a Norton Gentlemen, come on!
Some may remember I recently complained about my lack of ability to manage this project properly as the 'scope' just keeps extending! This resulted in a complete strip down to have the frame coated. It was worth it, its bloody lovely
Some may also recall that I asked the Gentleman Mr Norman White to execute his rather splendid cotter pin mod to my cradle. This turned out very nice indeed. I know a new cradle can be purchased cw cotter pin bushes, but Norman's standard mod also includes new bushes, new spindle, line reaming and expert assembly. A bargain
And like many in the Norton game, my old tranny case was cracked twixt main and layshaft bearing housings. A strengthened AN shell was thus procured, and whilst Norman was so involved in this area of the bike, I asked him to assemble and effectively blueprint the box. I was intending to do this myself, but it only took Norman an hour, whereas I'd have consumed a whole day. Plus he knows what he's doing, and, well, I don't! Here's the rebuilt tranny in its newly refurbished home 8)
The family have apparently planned something called a 'holiday'. I'm unsure of the details of this, but I do know it will prevent me from being present in the workshop for a couple of weeks. How unsporting :roll:
Still, I've sent some stuff off for '3rd party attention' that I will hopefully receive back upon my return. So the re-build is still progressing without me :wink:
I'll update the progress upon return from said 'holiday'...
Some may remember I recently complained about my lack of ability to manage this project properly as the 'scope' just keeps extending! This resulted in a complete strip down to have the frame coated. It was worth it, its bloody lovely
Some may also recall that I asked the Gentleman Mr Norman White to execute his rather splendid cotter pin mod to my cradle. This turned out very nice indeed. I know a new cradle can be purchased cw cotter pin bushes, but Norman's standard mod also includes new bushes, new spindle, line reaming and expert assembly. A bargain
And like many in the Norton game, my old tranny case was cracked twixt main and layshaft bearing housings. A strengthened AN shell was thus procured, and whilst Norman was so involved in this area of the bike, I asked him to assemble and effectively blueprint the box. I was intending to do this myself, but it only took Norman an hour, whereas I'd have consumed a whole day. Plus he knows what he's doing, and, well, I don't! Here's the rebuilt tranny in its newly refurbished home 8)
The family have apparently planned something called a 'holiday'. I'm unsure of the details of this, but I do know it will prevent me from being present in the workshop for a couple of weeks. How unsporting :roll:
Still, I've sent some stuff off for '3rd party attention' that I will hopefully receive back upon my return. So the re-build is still progressing without me :wink:
I'll update the progress upon return from said 'holiday'...