Liege-Nancy-Liege 2026 and an electric start 16H Norton
-JdK- Last week I participated again in the excellent LNL rally, doing around 750 km in two days. I took the 1933-ish International and it did fine, with only a broken clutch cable as a minor...
View Article1920s Norton frame wanted
-JdK- Kevin contacted us with a request; it's a long shot but let's see. "The story of this Norton starts back in the 50s in New Zealand when my father and his brother bought a tired Norton and in...
View ArticlePattern wanted
-JdK- Klaus in Germany is looking for a decent original adjuster for the oil level in the timing cover of a Moore CS1: "I would like to make some Regulator Knurled Adjusters No. 4233 for the Moore...
View ArticleHow to ...
-JdK- Does anyone know how to loosen and tighten the nut on the camshaft of a Moore CS1? Contrary to the Carroll OHC engines this nut should be removed (I guess) before the shaft can be removed from...
View Article1928 Model CS1 Norton
-JdK- Mathias sent us two photos of his finished CS1 – 1928 – according to the engine and chassis numbers, as well as the VMCC.
View ArticleWanted - toolboxes for a 1927 16H
-JdK- Paul from the Czech Republic wants to keep his 16H - 1927 as in the photo above in patina condition. He needs tool boxes in similar condition. Please let us know if you can help. Shiny versions...
View ArticleWanted - timing side engine cover
-JdK- Albert in Malta is looking for the timing side cover for his 1930 Model 20 Norton. This is the model with the magneto in front of the engine. Please let us know when you can help.
View ArticleMoore CS1 rocker covers - For sale
-JdK- Juris in Latvia was unable to source a cover for the rocker box of his 1929 CS1 Norton, so he borrowed an original, made a model and cast a few more. He is selling them for 100 euro each,...
View ArticleH.O Matthews
-JdK- Adam in the UK contacted us with the following request: "I'm researching H.O Matthews, a Norton racer from the 1920s and would really appreciate any information anyone may have. I'd love any...
View Article1928 Model CS1 Norton
-JdK- Johan and Meindert in The Netherlands recently bought this CS1. According to the works records it went to Maudes in London on the 28th of January 1928; further to this it was purchased in the UK...
View Article1928 Model ES2 engine - For sale
-JdK- Phil in the UK has this 1928 ES2 Norton engine for sale. Included in the deal is another half of an engine, see the photo. Phil is asking £1275 and is willing to split the sale of the complete /...
View ArticleCarroll OHC engine - SOLD
-JdK- Sandro from Italy has a semi complete (postwar) Norton CS1 500cc engine for sale SOLD. The engine is said to be in good condition: nice head, nice barrel, nice bottom end, good left and right...
View ArticleBuff logbook for a CS1
-JdK- James in the UK recently found a buff log book related to a 1930 Model CS1 with registration VE3539. It is registered on the UK database and he would like to pair it with the bikes owner. Contact...
View ArticleNorton plunger parts - For sale
-JdK- An email from Juris: "I have looked at my parts inventory and have decided to sell a complete set of late 1930ies Norton plunger frame (ES2 or Inter) struts and steel forgings that had been cut...
View ArticlePiston wanted!
-JdK- Gary in the UK is looking for a +0.040 piston for his 1929 Model 19 Norton. In his own words: "I have owned the Norton for nearly 15 years and it has been a brilliant bike traveling to the Isle...
View ArticleSturmey-Archer 4-speed HW gearboxes
-JdK- Now here's a nice challenge; I've had the gearbox in the photo above for many years and after a long time found the positive stop mechanism for it and aimed to fit it to my 1931 CS1. To my...
View ArticleMore on belt drive Nortons
-JdK- Martin in the UK read Adam's post on his belt drive Norton and in return provided us with the words below:"As regular readers of this blog may recall, I have been a fan of these fine machines...
View ArticleWanted - Moore CS1 cylinder bolts
-JdK- I've finally started assembling my Moore CS1 Norton and off course one of the bolts holding the head to the barrel snapped. These are rather special and while they can be made it should be done...
View ArticleAdam's 1915 Model 9TT
-JdK- Adam sent us these pics and words: "I've just done over 100 miles on the bike in Belgium at the 'Where is Anna?' event and then onto the 'Oude Klepper Parade'... it didn't miss a beat all...
View ArticleDad's Nortons
-JdK- Kim in the UK contacted us and sent us the attached photo's of his dad's Nortons.
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