Need scrap cylinder head for ES2 (1957) and other parts

Starting an ES2 fix up

The top fin of the cylinder is broken
Would someone have a scrap cylinder?
I could use the fin and have mine welded

At a first look, I need fenders, fender stays, exhaust (header and muffler), headlight and seat
Anybody have those to spare, or could recommend best source for replacements, including reproductions?

Thanks!

A replacement fin can be fabricated and welded on. You will not be able to tell it from original if done right. I prefer to repair original parts, rather than replace .... that way you do not end up with a replica of your original bike.

There are some who post regularly on this site that could do it.

Where are you located?

Slick

I live in Kirkland WA

I would think reproducing the cast texture of the fin would be difficult, but not sure how much it would show

mark99 said:

I live in Kirkland WA

I would think reproducing the cast texture of the fin would be difficult, but not sure how much it would show

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The cast texture is important as it enhances convective heat transfer. Your dialogue is a little confusing as to whether it is a cylinder head fin, or a cylinder barrel fin that is broken. Either way, it could be reproduced. A cylinder barrel fin is more easily hidden as it will be painted over.

For a cylinder head fin, I would PM comnoz in Pueblo CO (look for his posts in the Classic Commando Forum) . I am sure he can do it so it will not show.

Slick

Thanks for the advice on some who could do the repair
It is the Cylinder (barrel) that is broken
I will get some photos

If its the cylinder that has a broken top fin, then it will be iron fins.
A piece of steel can be shaped to suit, and welded in - by someone who knows their iron welding.

Sprinkling it with fine sand before painting will replicate the cast finish !

BTW, this era of Norton singles are somewhat scarce, 'scrap' parts will be rarer than hens teeth. (?).

Rohan said:

If its the cylinder that has a broken top fin, then it will be iron fins.
A piece of steel can be shaped to suit, and welded in - by someone who knows their iron welding.

Sprinkling it with fine sand before painting will replicate the cast finish !

BTW, this era of Norton singles are somewhat scarce, 'scrap' parts will be rarer than hens teeth. (?).

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+1

Slick