Compiling a couple of posts here. After rewiring to a very simplified schematic, making some improvised footpegs, getting a correct clutch cable, and cleaning the plates, I have a running Norton.
She starts on the 2nd or 3rd kick, idles ok, and I have ridden the bike around a few times.
I plan on making a short video and posting it on youtube this week.
Theres still work to be done before I fully trust the bike for more than a jaunt to the convenience store (tires, shocks, choke cables, amal rebuilds etc) but the main thing is, my bike is running...really running. I've said thanks to the forum members in each of my other posts and I'm saying it again here. This bike has become half my sanity at a hard time in my life. I really appreciate all the replies, responses, and bits of encouragement that have gotten my Norton to this point
I raise a glass of homebrew to you all
DS