reserve sticker

[ilikevelos]

I know ths is kind of a rivet counter question, but can anyone comment on which models were originally outfitted with a reserve sticker and on which side. Just curious as the transfers are sold but I am not sure they were originally used. I don't remember from back in the day. In fact I do not remember ever noticing the sticker but did not own my first norton until the 90s.

 

[L.A.B.]

The reserve tap and sticker were usually on the right-hand side up to about 1975 when the reserve tap was moved to the left hand side and had no sticker as the tap type was marked on the tap plate.

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The same reserve decal is in the 1968 parts book onwards to '74.

 

[Carl H]

I put the Reserve on Right, it is easier to Remember. But there are other Reasons too!

 

[acadian]

always thought it strange to put the reserve on the throttle side, easier to flip with left hand whilst right stays on the throttle... no?

 

[Fast Eddie]

always thought it strange to put the reserve on the throttle side, easier to flip with left hand whilst right stays on the throttle... no?

If you’re out of fuel there’s no point in having your hand on the throttle, but you may want to pull the clutch in whilst faffing around finding the fuel tap… in the dark… with gloved hands… etc.

 

[Deets55]

The reserve tap and sticker were usually on the right-hand side up to about 1975 when the reserve tap was moved to the left hand side and had no sticker as the tap type was marked on the tap plate.

Andover Norton Parts Drawings - Andover Norton Factory Parts - Commando Parts

Andover Norton Parts are the only Norton spare parts in the market manufactured to original drawings, within the factory-approved tolerances, from the correct materials, and with the correct finish.

andover-norton.co.uk

The same reserve decal is in the 1968 parts book onwards to '74.

My original '75 Roadster tank has a Reserve sticker on the left side of the tank, I have had that bike since 1988. I also have an original Interstate tank that was in a Norton box, it did not have any stickers. Both have original factory paint and do not appear to have been altered in any way.

 

[Mark Savage]

always thought it strange to put the reserve on the throttle side, easier to flip with left hand whilst right stays on the throttle... no?

Probably why they changed it around 74 ish. The riders pack came with a typed slip of paper which advised the change.

 

[L.A.B.]

I also have an original Interstate tank that was in a Norton box, it did not have any stickers.

As it says in various parts books "All the above (tanks) are less decals".

 

[L.A.B.]

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