Rim Question
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Hi Debby, Nice to hear your voice 
How is your snorton going, guess you would have doen a few miles on it by now ?
You will have to point me to a recent photo of your norton.
I have been without a norton for almost 2 years & have just brought a "basket case" to rebuild. Grease everywhere :!:
I have a back wheel but just a hub and this rim for the front. The number is not familiar so I thought I would get an answer overnight on this forum. I will take it in to the local British Bike shop this morning(sat) and ask them if no answer arrives.
Cheers
How is your snorton going, guess you would have doen a few miles on it by now ?
You will have to point me to a recent photo of your norton.
I have been without a norton for almost 2 years & have just brought a "basket case" to rebuild. Grease everywhere :!:
I have a back wheel but just a hub and this rim for the front. The number is not familiar so I thought I would get an answer overnight on this forum. I will take it in to the local British Bike shop this morning(sat) and ask them if no answer arrives.
Cheers
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nortonfan said:
You certainly won't get any arguments from me! Nothing wrong with a good 750, either.
Speaking of that, here's what mine looks like these days:
It's logged 4,000 miles since the rebuild and is doing great!
I'm just finishing up its Spring tuneup. It's getting a new rear tire, fresh fluids, and then it will be all set for another season. I have several other bikes but the Norton got ridden the most last year. It's a keeper!
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Debby: is that a Bruce Chessel rear carrier?
debby said:nortonfan said:
You certainly won't get any arguments from me! Nothing wrong with a good 750, either.
Speaking of that, here's what mine looks like these days:
It's logged 4,000 miles since the rebuild and is doing great!
I'm just finishing up its Spring tuneup. It's getting a new rear tire, fresh fluids, and then it will be all set for another season. I have several other bikes but the Norton got ridden the most last year. It's a keeper!
Debby
Looks Great Debby, good job done
I see you have a decent front brake to pull her up, good one.
Where is chain guard ? Is that where you normally start her up?
I can't see any oil patches Is it oil tight?
How does she run & idle? Nicely by now I bet.
Next to 1974 commandos your model rules also :wink:
I see you have a decent front brake to pull her up, good one.
Where is chain guard ? Is that where you normally start her up?
I can't see any oil patches
Is it oil tight?How does she run & idle? Nicely by now I bet.
Next to 1974 commandos your model rules also :wink:
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Yup, rear carrier by Bruce Chessell. I really like it.
Bruce also resleeved my Amals. One kick starts, nice smooth 1000 rpm idle, 50+ mpg. Gotta love it!
I did the 520 chain conversion and ran without a chainguard for quite a while. I use chain wax, so no mess to worry about. This winter I finally got around to installing the CNW chainguard that I purchased a couple of years ago. I had it powdercoated black. It looks sharp! I'll have to post a photo.
Front brake is custom, using a Nissin 13mm master cylinder, Nissin four-piston caliper, and Harley rotor. The brake is strong but not too strong (like modern bikes). I put it to the test last summer when I took my eyes off the road at the wrong time (don't do that!). The brake saved me from disaster.
No drips but it does ooze a little. It just wouldn't have character if it didn't :wink:
When I get the 850 finished up it will be interesting to compare the two bikes. I can settle that old 750 vs. 850 debate for myself!
BTW my front rim is stamped MC275...
Debby
Bruce also resleeved my Amals. One kick starts, nice smooth 1000 rpm idle, 50+ mpg. Gotta love it!
I did the 520 chain conversion and ran without a chainguard for quite a while. I use chain wax, so no mess to worry about. This winter I finally got around to installing the CNW chainguard that I purchased a couple of years ago. I had it powdercoated black. It looks sharp! I'll have to post a photo.
Front brake is custom, using a Nissin 13mm master cylinder, Nissin four-piston caliper, and Harley rotor. The brake is strong but not too strong (like modern bikes). I put it to the test last summer when I took my eyes off the road at the wrong time (don't do that!). The brake saved me from disaster.
No drips but it does ooze a little. It just wouldn't have character if it didn't :wink:
When I get the 850 finished up it will be interesting to compare the two bikes. I can settle that old 750 vs. 850 debate for myself!
BTW my front rim is stamped MC275...
Debby
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Debby:
That's a good lookin' Commando.
I goofed in instructing the painter on my sidecovers, I neglected to give him the correct alignment for the decals, and he aligned them with the top side of the sidecover; when installed, they appear to be angled up toward the front (the left side is especially noticeable). I'm going to send them back for re-paint.
That's a good lookin' Commando.
I goofed in instructing the painter on my sidecovers, I neglected to give him the correct alignment for the decals, and he aligned them with the top side of the sidecover; when installed, they appear to be angled up toward the front (the left side is especially noticeable). I'm going to send them back for re-paint.
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