Running to lean

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Hewho,
It's just our British humour, nothing serious at all (I hope?).

Should we get out the swords?
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A Norton riding joust I think in full armour should settle it?
 
L.A.B. Wot U doin up at dis time in the mornin? I jus finish da nite shift. Iz E Anglia in front ov da GMT?
respect
Roy G
 
Just as well the clock change is next weekend, I didn't fancy a 13 hour shift anyway.
And to make it clear to all readers, I do not have multiple personality disorder, I have discharge papers to prove it.
signed:
Roy Guilfoyle
St.John Ponsonby-Smythe
Angry of Tunbridge Wells
Roy G
Napoleon Boneparte
The Messiah

and

George Shuttleworth - TT Racer
 
Sir Roy. What would be the proper jousting pole required for 71 commando that runs too lean? And would recommend rear sets?
 
Out of interest have checked for part number for genuine Norton jousting pole but no luck. Assuming must be an aftermarket item - anyone have good source for these?
 
ntst8

I woundn't admit it if I was looking for one....but if you must find one in a hurry......try one of those shops that seem to be on all the dark side streets in most cities....they carry those things in various lengths.... :wink:
 
Herbert,
jousting poles, or 'Lances' as they are occasionaly refered to went out of commercial production in the mid sixteenth century. As this was very early into the first production run of Commandos, the designers were able to make changes to the original design and only a very few left the factory with the 'Joust Mount lug' in place. These are now much sought after machines and can command prices of up to £10 3s 6d. NOS Jousting poles may still be available, but due to age and poor quality control should not be used for mortal combat.

HTH
John Wilkes Booth
 
L.A.B.
the 750 'performance' variant you refer to was originaly designated the 'Wombat'. Cost cutting measures in Norton's Lithography and Transfer production facility in the Seychelles meant that 'Ws' were no longer cost-effective and there was already a high production run of capital C's making its unit cost much lower.

Sir Henry Morgan
 
without predjudice.
My Antipodean marsupial clients are currently persuing a 'class action' law case against the motor company you mention with regard to copyright.

Ned Kelly LLB
 
I went back thru the carbs and put everything in correct order. After starting, the left side was perfect, the other continued to pop and run inconsistantly. I found that the electrical tab on the right coil was loose and crusty. Cleaned and tightened and went on a glorious ride with a bike that ticked over nicely at every stop light. When running poorly, how does a norton know to die exactly as your light turns green? causing it's owner fear and panic. Anyway thanks to all.
 
Herbert M.,

Answering your question: How does a Norton know to die exactly when the light turns green???

Slight changes in atmospheric impedance as a result of the light switching from red to green disrupt the flow of electrons in your ignition system, especially electronic ignition systems. Normally this isn't a problem, but when there is already a marginal flow of electrons, as is the case with your corroded terminals, the disruption results in ignition failure and a stalled bike.

In other words: “Who the heck knows?”

Jason
 
Herbert, A nice running Norton is a beautiful thing, ain't it?? Good job.

Regarding the stalling at a signal at the instant it turns green is a lot of fun.
A slightly discharged or poor battery will cause this. At idle, the alternator does not produce enough amps to run the bike therefor it is idling on the battery. With your hand or foot on the brake, the tailight is activated causing more drain, headlight on is even worse. When you start to take off you need more amps, they are not there causing a stall. A strong, well charged battery will solve most of this.

Having the bike in good tune will solve the rest.
 
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