Here's the 71 I acquired ( in progress ! )

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Here's the 71 I acquired ( in progress ! )


Here's the 71 I acquired ( in progress ! )


Here's the 71 I acquired ( in progress ! )


Here's the 71 I acquired ( in progress ! )


At least that yellow reflector still works! I like the kickstand oiler too. May hang on to those "dragtpipes" :lol:
 
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You would think so! Down here on the coast you can leave a wrench on the ground overnite and it's rusty the next morning.
Rich
 
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Rich, I know what your talking about. Here we have the same problem, We spend a lot of our time on Pacific Coast Highway and the air is very salty as is right on the coast. All the leading edges of the bits on my bike start to show oxidation in short order too. You really need to stay on top of it, Wax, Polish and a little marvels mystery oil on the bolts works for me. Looks as if you have soaked your nuts and bolts there. Some of those may be a bear to get off. Have fun with your project and be patience as it may take a little longer than you think, Mine did. Seems I may need a new project, LOL. Just wait till I tell the wife. :lol:
 
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I may have to coil that rt plug hole. Need to chase it with a tap to see what's left. Told the wife I might just galvanize the tin,wheels and controls. Haven't seen one like that yet and easier to keep up :D
 
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It's something that has been discussed on here before and Norton's production dates are confusing but generally speaking bikes with a 20M3S engine (breather on the cam) are referred to as 1971 models. You'll probably find it easier to think in those terms when ordering parts.
 
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Seaguy,

I think we did reach the conclusion in your first thread that although it's titled as a '72, it is in fact from 1971 production, and, as we can see from the photos it is built to 1971 specification, so for legal purposes it can be thought of as being a 1972 model, because it's titled as such, but as 79x100 has said, for all other purposes as when ordering spares, it's really a '71 (or 750 Roadster MkII) model.
 
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welcome to my world! it looks a little new compared to mine, but it's definitely got a little ways to go to be a 'rider'

have fun!

and here on Cape Cod it's the same thing: My 'stainless' spokes are showing a bit of really light rust at the nipples after only a few months of being out of the cellar.

kfh
 
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Yep,

The Bay is nice being a half mile down the road but no help if you leave a bike outside. It sure toasted some of my stainless spokes last winter.
 
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Here's a Mk III I took some pics of last summer at my local Norton guy's shop
Here's the 71 I acquired ( in progress ! )


The owner had it at his home in the Bahamas, and this was the result of sitting for several years in a carport. I understand he's had this since new, so he wants it restored.

Anything can be brought back, given enough determination!
 
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Look at it this way, you are going to get full value from the chromers.
 
Tag is due in August. I think I can get it corrected then. In bright sunlite I was even able to see JUL 1971 through the corrosion. Good thing I didn't sand on the ID plate. Since it is older than 1975 it doesn't require a title in AL. That makes it easy to correct the tag.
Rich
 
Hey Cookie. It kinda makes me wonder why they call those spokes "stainless" if they rust any. I bought a stainless grill thinking it would last longer being out on the deck. Man that piece a krap looked like my bike's rear fender in about a month. Well...Ivan and Katrina didn't help it any. It's got to be low grade SS.
Rich
 
That was a disappointment for sure. The reason I popped the extra for stainless was I though it would resist this area's climate better.
 
my spokes are fine... it's the nipples, which are chromed steel , I think.... (buchanans) so where there's no chrome (right at the threads) there's bitsa rust;

that's also why I painted the fenders on the basketcase....... less chrome to crap out.
 
71basketcase said:
my spokes are fine... it's the nipples, which are chromed steel , I think.... (buchanans) so where there's no chrome (right at the threads) there's bitsa rust;

that's also why I painted the fenders on the basketcase....... less chrome to crap out.
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Nipples are brass, it is the chrome on top that is rusting. Maybe they should sell unchromed nipples for humid climates, or just have them nickel plated, it would be a bit duller, but no rust :D

Jean
 
I've tried several ideas people have given me for protecting spokes and nipples and nothing has really worked except for keeping a bike in my garage.
i'd be interested in ideas from you guys.
 
I think I'm going to get Stainless spokes and nipples. Costs a little more but they have to be the best for salt air. One thing I know about using Stainless threads and nuts. It is important to lube the threads. They can gauld so easily then you can't loosen or tighten without breaking of the spoke. I like the nickel coat stuff.
Rich
 
Well, I have a brass nipple which is chrome plated... and I had (threw them away) some steel nipples which were chrome plated (rusted, which is why I threw them away) and the nipples I have on my café racer build are not magnetic, so they are either stainless steel or brass and these came from Bucchanan's. Seems nipples can be made with a number of materials and I replied from memory which showed me a shiny yellow cast when I ground them flush on my old British bikes. I think Bucchanan's sends SS nipples on SS orders and cheap steel ones if you don't specicfy anything else.

Jean

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