Inside the Norton 961 - BOOK

cliffa · Aug 21, 2026

It looks like mine will arrive tomorrow. Which is a shame because I left for the Isle of Man today.
It would have been great to sit and read it at the spiritual home of Norton. (especially as the weather is due to deteriorate after Tuesday). Oh well, hey-ho, you cant have it all.

richard-7 · Aug 22, 2026

robs ss said:
....at idle, inside there it must have a tin can of nuts and bolts shaking around, no?

lol. Just saw this. hahahahaha

richard-7 · Aug 22, 2026

cliffa said:
Hi Richard, nice to hear from you! I’m definitely interested in a copy please. Are you on Facebook as well, as there are at least four 961 groups on there as well, and i’m sure some folks would be interested.

I don't have Facebook. But anyone who does and would like to share.... https://by-richard-coote.square.site/ I would be so greatful.

richard-7 · Aug 22, 2026

k110linde said:
count me in for a book, your manuals are the only thing that has allowed me to keep enjoying my 961!

I appreciate this. Glad I could help. What it's all about right. Helping keep these bikes on the road.

TonyA · Aug 22, 2026

richard-7 said:
I appreciate this. Glad I could help. What it's all about right. Helping keep these bikes on the road.

Hello Again Richard , I love the book and put in a review for it. I also saw myself in there a few years younger . Glad to be part of it awesome . !

nigellmann · Aug 23, 2026

richard-7 said:
Hi guys. Been a while. I bought a 1969 Porsche 911 it's a field find so.... a rust bucket, needed everything. Been taking all of my time. I'm about half way done. I'm still riding my bike often. I have 21,000miles now.

For ever and day I've been asked to make my manuals into a physical book people can buy. Well.... here it is. I finally finished it. I don't yet have a price because I'm working it out with the printer. But before I get too far I wanted to know how many people are interested in this still? Should I go ahead and invest in it. I would sign them if you're interested.

The manuals will still be free. The difference between the book and the manuals isn't too much. But there is def. more info in the book. I've updated a few things I've since learned. Added some things that you may know depending when is the last time you communicated with me. I added all the engine mods we do to make the engine better.

In the book is a special thank you to ACCESS NORTON and COLORADO NORTON WORKS. These two have really helped spread the word and keep the bikes on the road. SO thank you for this.

Drop your comments here and as I get more info I'll add to the thread until the books are ready to ship.

Hi Richard ref book can do paypal don't think you have my email nigellmann@btinternet.com

richard-7 · Aug 24, 2026

Email sent.
Books are sold out. Didn't expect to sell so quickly. I have a growing back order log so best thing for me so I don't screw it up and make sure you get one is pre-order at https://by-richard-coote.square.site/

Thanks Nigel.
Cheers

Jerry Doe · Aug 24, 2026

nigellmann said:
Hi Richard ref book can do paypal don't think you have my email removed

I don’t think it’s a good idea to put your email here for public view. The spam bots will get it and you will get bombarded with spam. You should use the messaging system.

Also, lots of things going on with access Norton in the background and one of them is a page for Richard’s book.

Stay tuned,
Jerry

richard-7 · Aug 25, 2026

https://by-richard-coote.square.site/reviews
Check out the reviews

Couldn't be happier.

Akl52 · Monday at 12:16 AM

Hi Richard,
My book arrived on time in UK, Royal Mail delivered, what a fantastic piece of work it is,
Thanks again, a very satisfied customer.

richard-7 · Monday at 3:28 PM

Akl52 said:
Hi Richard,
My book arrived on time in UK, Royal Mail delivered, what a fantastic piece of work it is,
Thanks again, a very satisfied customer.

Well thank you kindly. Once you get more time with it and of course hoping you're still satisfied....

Email me a picture of you with the book and your bike and a review and I will post it up.

richard-7 · Tuesday at 4:46 PM

Books should be arriving to me tomorrow. Thank you for your patience..

richard-7 · 2026-09-03T21:11:52-0600

THE NEW SHIPMENT HAS ARRIVED

The books are here and Inside the Norton 961 is officially back in stock and ready to ship. No preorder and no waiting. I shipped all 28 preorders yesterday, so those copies are now on their way.

For anyone familiar with my free workshop manuals, those manuals will remain available. Thank you to Jerry for continuing to host the free manuals here on Access Norton. The book grew from that work, so naturally there is some overlap, but it is not simply the same PDFs printed and bound.

It is a 344-page, full-colour book containing updated and expanded information, things Dad and I learned through many additional years of working on these motorcycles, the engine improvements we developed, much higher-resolution photography and the history behind the bikes.

It is part workshop guide, part Norton 961 history and part coffee-table book—except this is one you can actually use to rebuild an engine.

Thank you again to everyone who bought one of the first 50. The feedback and reviews have been fantastic, and I’m extremely proud of how the finished book turned out.

If you want me to write a message in the front cover, just add it to the notes at check out.
https://by-richard-coote.square.site/

Inside the Norton 961 - BOOK

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