Pictures of your Norton 961

Stephen_Spencer · Jun 19, 2024

Stephen_Spencer said:
Stunning bike Stu! What make/model are those brake/clutch levers? Did they fit straight on to the 961? Thanks.

Anyone recognise what make the brake/clutch levers are on Stu’s bike? Thanks.

Stu Bodycote · Jun 19, 2024

Norton

Stephen_Spencer · Jun 19, 2024

Stu Bodycote said:
Norton

Thanks Stu - I was guessing you might be a tad busy!!

BLIGHTYBRIT/SF · Jun 20, 2024

I’m afraid to say on one hand that the 961 is in better shape than me , as you can gather the time has come for me to attempt to loose my excess weight, bike clothing always looks better when u haven’t got yer belly bulging from the inside out , anyway nuff said bout ma podge, I haven’t touched the 961 mechanically for 2 years 9 months , in fact didn’t touch it then , Stu Bodycote soughted it out (7000 miles ago ) & touch wood it’s fine , so anyone new on this forum please don’t believe all the bad stuff

BritTwit · Jun 20, 2024

Impressive, indeed.

TonyA · Jun 20, 2024

BLIGHTYBRIT/SF said:
I’m afraid to say on one hand that the 961 is in better shape than me , as you can gather the time has come for me to attempt to loose my excess weight, bike clothing always looks better when u haven’t got yer belly bulging from the inside out , anyway nuff said bout ma podge, I haven’t touched the 961 mechanically for 2 years 9 months , in fact didn’t touch it then , Stu Bodycote soughted it out (7000 miles ago ) & touch wood it’s fine , so anyone new on this forum please don’t believe all the bad stuff View attachment 114931 View attachment 114932

Hello Richard , Hopefully more miles to come .

TonyA · Jun 23, 2024

Is the small house the little red building ? Looks like there may be a loft above ?

peebee · Jun 23, 2024

TonyA said:
Is the small house the little red building ? Looks like there may be a loft above ?

Yep just the red part, apparently there is a very SMALL COSY bedroom upstairs

peebee · Jun 23, 2024

peebee said:
Yep just the red part, apparently there is a very SMALL COSY bedroom upstairs

http://thesmallesthouse.co.uk/

Stu Bodycote · Jul 4, 2024

Not my bikes...but I thought it was a cool picture of two customer bikes

TonyA · Jul 4, 2024

Stu Bodycote said:
Not my bikes...but I thought it was a cool picture of two customer bikesView attachment 115169

Very nice pic , I really like your lights above ,

cliffa · Jul 4, 2024

TonyA said:
Very nice pic , I really like your lights above ,

+1

BLIGHTYBRIT/SF · Jul 21, 2024

On the harbour at “Ramsgate Royal harbour “ as we are allowed to call it , apparently George the 4th was so chuffed by the warm welcome he received from locals on his commute to hanover Germany that he decreed it “ The Royal Harbour of Ramsgate “ & we could fly the royal standard now & again , nothing to do with his favourite mistress living nearby then.
My mates 750 roadster looking cool aswell today , combat engine & still on kick start ( poor bugger )

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TonyA · Jul 21, 2024

That would be the Royal Temple Yacht Club by chance ? We stayed a few nights when we visited Ramsgate to visit Richard Pearce . A very good time was had by Katherine and I . Might that be Geoff's Commando ?

BLIGHTYBRIT/SF · Jul 22, 2024

Spot on Tony, Geoff & I were just on way to a NOC gathering at the Dover transport museum,here’s a few good ones , & a Norton Press ? , any ideas what that was used for chaps ?

peebee · Jul 22, 2024

BLIGHTYBRIT/SF said:
Spot on Tony, Geoff & I were just on way to a NOC gathering at the Dover transport museum,here’s a few good ones , & a Norton Press ? , any ideas what that was used for chaps ?
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It's a Norton No 6S bar press with corner notching tool used for pressing things, from Wilson Machinery International Limited so says Mr Mcgoogle , so nothing to do with our beloved esteemed machines. Would make a good anchor for one of the yachts in the harbour though. Could also be used for pressing super blend main bearings into Combat motors.

Stephen_Spencer · Jul 24, 2024

Gary from Tulley (Far North QLD) is touring again on his Cafe Racer - he sent me this pic. In Brisbane currently - Tulley to Brisbane is approx 1600 km (directly). I’m more than ready to get off mine after 200km!!

He’s gonna pop in to my place tomorrow for a catch up and also to borrow a TPS. He’s getting worse than usual fuel economy (7 Litres/100km) and suspects the TPS. That’s not great economy but he’s carrying weight, it’s been pretty windy and if he’s been heavy on the throttle or cruising at higher speeds that economy would’nt be unheard of - 243 Km on a tank.

He would know though, as his bike has pretty high mileage (80K Km ish). I’ll find out exactly where he’s at tomorrow.

TonyA · Jul 25, 2024

Impressive !

Stephen_Spencer · Jul 29, 2024

Gary popped in a few days back - he's on a tour with a few mates from Far North Queensland. He'd been having difficulty with the bike in certain parts of the rev range and suspected the TPS. He was right - when he tested his the readings were all over the place. He fitted my spare and all was good. Happy days!

I was way off with his mileage. He's on his way back to Tulley, a route that'll see his mileage reach 93K Km. I'm guessing the heavily modified bike you see below is likely the highest mileage 961 in existence. He was off road following a car crash for 18 months or he'd have topped the 100k for sure. An interesting guy is Gary, with an iron butt! 500-600km days on his CR are common - he uses it daily for work also. I'm guessing it helps if you're shorter!

I'll post some of the more interesting modifications he's done when I get more time. You may spot one of the main ones from the pic.

TonyA · Jul 30, 2024

Stephen_Spencer said:
Gary popped in a few days back - he's on a tour with a few mates from Far North Queensland. He'd been having difficulty with the bike in certain parts of the rev range and suspected the TPS. He was right - when he tested his the readings were all over the place. He fitted my spare and all was good. Happy days!

I was way off with his mileage. He's on his way back to Tulley, a route that'll see his mileage reach 93K Km. I'm guessing the heavily modified bike you see below is likely the highest mileage 961 in existence. He was off road following a car crash for 18 months or he'd have topped the 100k for sure. An interesting guy is Gary, with an iron butt! 500-600km days on his CR are common - he uses it daily for work also. I'm guessing it helps if you're shorter!

I'll post some of the more interesting modifications he's done when I get more time. You may spot one of the main ones from the pic.

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What's the valve in the hose ? And which hose is it , breather ? He has lots of miles on his bike too .

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