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I just received the logbook for my 1970 Roadster, which is a rebuilt barn find re-imported back from the USA.
The Norton Owners Club kindly provided a dating certificate showing the bike was manufactured on 17th September 1970, based on the numbers declared and confirmed by photographs of the stamped numbers on restored bike.
I also have a Factory Dispatch Record from Andover Norton which confirms the date.

This rather begs the question as to why the DVLA decided to assign a registration based on 1st January 1969, so they've issued me with a 'G' plate registration number?

I was advised some time ago that they go for the beginning of the year of manufacture, which is OK I suppose, but this should have been 1970, hence an 'H' plate.
Given the September Dispatch date, it should really be a 'J'.

Grrr!

Rant over, but I'm bracing myself for the inevitable "that colour's wrong for that year, mate", and "it should be an 'S' Type", and "is that a ringer?" from all the rivet counters out there!

 
I just received the logbook for my 1970 Roadster, which is a rebuilt barn find re-imported back from the USA.
The Norton Owners Club kindly provided a dating certificate showing the bike was manufactured on 17th September 1970, based on the numbers declared and confirmed by photographs of the stamped numbers on restored bike.
I also have a Factory Dispatch Record from Andover Norton which confirms the date.

This rather begs the question as to why the DVLA decided to assign a registration based on 1st January 1969, so they've issued me with a 'G' plate registration number?

I was advised some time ago that they go for the beginning of the year of manufacture, which is OK I suppose, but this should have been 1970, hence an 'H' plate.
Given the September Dispatch date, it should really be a 'J'.

Grrr!

Rant over, but I'm bracing myself for the inevitable "that colour's wrong for that year, mate", and "it should be an 'S' Type", and "is that a ringer?" from all the rivet counters out there!


Very cool looking bike
 
Smashing looking bike. The DVLA have given you an additional talking point. That, plus "which oils are best" and you're settled in for the full evening. 👍
 
Beautiful bike. Loving the gold flake colour and the uncluttered 'bars.

As regards the reg, that would nark me too. Should be either an H or a J 🤬
 
If it had to have a Q plate, that might be bothersome, but not G instead of H. I have a 1976 CB750K6, first registration, when new, was 1977. So, it is R reg, not P. Never think about it. Too busy trying to get the carbs right (again). 🤪
 
If it had to have a Q plate, that might be bothersome, but not G instead of H. I have a 1976 CB750K6, first registration, when new, was 1977. So, it is R reg, not P. Never think about it. Too busy trying to get the carbs right (again). 🤪
Actually, you're probably right.

The only people worrying about it when you're riding, are those behind you 👍
 
Great looking bike. I didn't know that 1970 Commando came with NGK plug caps.:)
 
Beautiful bike Andy!ll Looks almost as good as one running around New Jersey and Pennsylvania. ;)
 
To include everyone in the joke, Andy painted my tank and tins.





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as an aside, how many rivets on a Commando anyway?? I can think of brake shoes and side cover brackets...and don’t wear that old Rivetts leather jacket or you’ll really be in trouble....
 
as an aside, how many rivets on a Commando anyway?? I can think of brake shoes and side cover brackets...and don’t wear that old Rivetts leather jacket or you’ll really be in trouble....
I can only think of the 4 rivets that hold the vin plate
And the 2 that hold the degree timing plate
There must be more?
 
If it is the original vin plate then they should be hammer drive screws, points off for rivets ;)
Yep I was thinking that
But it seems they are often sold as "hammer drive rivets"
 
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