Fettling a Norton Commando 750

I ended up modelling and 3D printing a new mounting bracket for the Boyer electronic ignition. If you would like to print one, you can find the file and instructions here.
Fettling a Norton Commando 750
Fettling a Norton Commando 750
Fettling a Norton Commando 750
Fettling a Norton Commando 750
 
solbero said:
I ended up modelling and 3D printing a new mounting bracket for the Boyer electronic ignition. If you would like to print one, you can find the file and instructions here.
Fettling a Norton Commando 750
Fettling a Norton Commando 750
Fettling a Norton Commando 750
Fettling a Norton Commando 750
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That's nice. That's exactly the space where you're wiring connectors are gonna have to go. You might want to rethink that before you get too involved.
 
concours said:
That's nice. That's exactly the space where you're wiring connectors are gonna have to go. You might want to rethink that before you get too involved.
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This was where the Boyer was mounted originally, on a piece of foam and secured using two zip ties. The unit didn't interfere with the original wiring loom. It is also where the Boyer instructions recommends to mount the unit.

Anyway, I am making a new wiring loom and the plan is to have all the connections in the headlight shell. So there should be space under the tank.
 
solbero said:
This was where the Boyer was mounted originally, on a piece of foam and secured using two zip ties. The unit didn't interfere with the original wiring loom. It is also where the Boyer instructions recommends to mount the unit.

Anyway, I am making a new wiring loom and the plan is to have all the connections in the headlight shell. So there should be space under the tank.
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Good plan.
 
Are the Kegler clamps supposed to stop the cross tube from distorting under load ? I would probably engineer a thicker-walled cross tube. Earlier Nortons used to have Silentbloc bushes in the swing arm - we used to replace them with bronze - even that difference is an improvement.
 
acotrel said:
Are the Kegler clamps supposed to stop the cross tube from distorting under load ? I would probably engineer a thicker-walled cross tube.
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No, they prevent the spindle from moving inside the tube so the thickness of the tube isn't the problem.
 
Project is looking good, I like your ideas about mounting the ignition unit, and I'll probably nick your 3D file :-)
If you're still looking for a set of 30mm Premiers, I have a new, never been used set for sale in the Classified section. I'm in Copenhagen.
 
marshg246 said:
I've 99% quit using bullets at all. I use WAGO 221 connectors now. They cost less, require no tools, and mixing different sized wires is no issue. WAGO is a German company: https://www.wago.com/global/electri...stallation-terminal-blocks-and-connectors/221 . Should it be needed, they have a US HQ in Maryland with technical support. They tell me that the 221 line is made in Germany.

With bullets, a simple two-wire connection is two bullets into a connector - that takes quite a big of space. With WAGO 221, the connections can be inline when it makes sense but normally, side-by-side takes a lot less space and makes more sense. The last bike I wired used three inline WAGO connectors, and 2, 3, and 5 wire side-by-side connectors and no bullets. I have ONE wire-to-wire connection, one engine ground ring terminal, and two ring terminals to the coils (Tri-Spark Ignition) and no other connections under the tank - everything related to the headlight, handlebar consoles, instrument lights, etc. easily fit in the headlight shell.
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What do you do to waterproof them? Or do you simply mount them in a dry environment?
 
SteveBorland said:
What do you do to waterproof them? Or do you simply mount them in a dry environment?
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Quick answer: Nothing! Quick Statement: British bikes have been just fine for a VERY long time without waterproof connectors.

My wiring is different in that I detest the jumble of wires under the tank and make almost all connections in the headlight.

I am not concerned about water anymore that anyone with the big block under the tank should be. Since the WAGO "connectors" connect wires, there's no problem with them getting wet unless several were submerged in water and shorting circuits together - exactly as would happen with bullets.

As with any connector, the bare wire should not be touched with bare fingers - leads to corrosion. While not required in any way, I dip them in dielectric grease and wipe with a clean cloth to give a very thin protective layer against the air - again, not required, the connection itself is already air-tight.
 
SteveBorland said:
Project is looking good, I like your ideas about mounting the ignition unit, and I'll probably nick your 3D file :-)
If you're still looking for a set of 30mm Premiers, I have a new, never been used set for sale in the Classified section. I'm in Copenhagen.
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I saw your classified and was thinking about contacting you. I was in Danmark right before Christmas (wife is Danish), but I forgot it.

I also went to visit FSA Norton in Allingåbro, but they had closed for Christmas. But lots of nice British bikes and rebuilt engines on display.

Fettling a Norton Commando 750
Fettling a Norton Commando 750
Fettling a Norton Commando 750
 
solbero said:
I saw your classified and was thinking about contacting you. I was in Danmark right before Christmas (wife is Danish), but I forgot it.

I also went to visit FSA Norton in Allingåbro, but they had closed for Christmas. But lots of nice British bikes and rebuilt engines on display.
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Whereabouts in Norway are you? We were up there last year, but it's (very) long place :)
May very well be up again this year.
 
solbero said:
Om located in Stavanger, South-West coast. Pop me a PM and lets see of we can work something out.
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PM's only work for VIP members it seems. You can contact me via the classified ad. If you want different jetting, I can probably do this for you.
 
SteveBorland said:
PM's only work for VIP members it seems. You can contact me via the classified ad. If you want different jetting, I can probably do this for you.
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I could not find any contact button in your classified ad. Maybe it was removed when the PM functionality was removed for non-VIP members? Can you see my email in my contact details? Og so, pop me an email.
 
Finished wrapping the main harness. Next step is attaching it to the bike and start crimping terminal connectors
Fettling a Norton Commando 750
 
solbero said:
I could not find any contact button in your classified ad. Maybe it was removed when the PM functionality was removed for non-VIP members? Can you see my email in my contact details? Og so, pop me an email.
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No, I cannot see your email. PMs seem to be only for the VIP members, but considering the very low cost (currently $15 for 3 months) and all the benefits that this site gives, I think it's a very reasonable thing. I'm a pensioner, and I can afford it :)

Looking at the range of bike magazines available today, I get far more information (and enjoyment!!) from this and similar sites for rather less than subscribing to any of the print ones.

As a last resort, you could always post your email or other contact info here. I prefer not to do that, even on a members only site such as this, even though it's not difficult to find my email or phone number from open sources.
 
SteveBorland said:
No, I cannot see your email. PMs seem to be only for the VIP members, but considering the very low cost (currently $15 for 3 months) and all the benefits that this site gives, I think it's a very reasonable thing. I'm a pensioner, and I can afford it :)

Looking at the range of bike magazines available today, I get far more information (and enjoyment!!) from this and similar sites for rather less than subscribing to any of the print ones.

As a last resort, you could always post your email or other contact info here. I prefer not to do that, even on a members only site such as this, even though it's not difficult to find my email or phone number from open sources.
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Jerry only recently made the change so that only VIPs can use the PM function. He did it to combat scammers that were targeting people on the site.
 

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