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Norton Atlas swingarm bolt torque 
Greetings to all. My '65 Norton Atlas vibrated one of its swingarm nuts off. I've found a replacement nut and washer, but I cannot find any referenc
BruceFri Jun-06-08 02:42 PM
by dynodave
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Help!!! 
So here's my problem: Bike: '74 Norton Commando Job: New Tires, New Wheel Bearings, New Sprocket, New Chain Issue: Sliding the rear wheel i
moesbluesWed May-14-08 11:50 AM
by dynodave
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64 Atlas 750 Basket Case 
The first thing I need to do is get it to roll, it been in a barn since '68, original tires are dry rotted. 3.25 X 19 front 4.00 X 18 rear, what shoul
GnarlsSun May-11-08 10:31 AM
by webmaster
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rotor resurfacing 
Where can I go to get a 74 Commando front brake rotor resurfaced. Right now it is a mixture of chrome and rust. Doug Roche ster, NY
guzzi1Tue Apr-29-08 02:57 PM
by dynodave
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SS650 
Hi All I am trying to piece together a 18ss, I have not had it dated yet so I cannot tell you the exact year.(it was first regestered for road use in
BruzerSun Feb-24-08 08:41 PM
by dynodave
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HELP Spoke length1959 Dominator 88 
Hi I am about to build up some new wheels for a mate of mine but he dose not know the spoke length to buy. Can anyone tell me the spoke lengths for a
stringfellowThu Feb-07-08 10:33 AM
by dynodave
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Roadholder Fork Steering Damper 
Hi I am looking for a diagram showing the parts of a steering damper rod disks and plates. If anyone can direct me to an image or email one to me it
ES2cafeSat Dec-29-07 10:48 PM
by ES2cafe
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Norton Wideline Frame Identification 
I recently bought a pile of Norvin parts. The frame appears to be a featherbed wideline. It has the number "76783" stamped on the right side. The o
ducsingleSat Oct-13-07 02:19 PM0271 ---
Featherbed frame diagrams 
Im looking to fabricate a featherbed from of my own. Was wondering if any one has pdf format of the frame manual or workshop manual that can give me
ManxAJSWed Sep-19-07 11:25 PM0318 ---
slimline featherbed lowboy - information wanted 
I am trying to identify what engine will fit in a modified slimline frame (the numbers show it to be from a 1961 99.). The best clue I have is that I
britlowboyThu Sep-06-07 09:20 PM0249 ---
1967 Atlas brakes 
Hi All: I need some advice. My bike is a 1967 Norton Atlas. I would like to convert it over to disc brakes, front and rear. What would be the best
D BowdenWed May-23-07 09:29 PM
by dynodave
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Norton Navigator Head stock Bearings 
Hi I am helping with a restore a 1961 Norton Navigator Does anybody know if it's possible to replace the head stock ballbearings with tapered roller b
DAVEH2Tue May-15-07 04:10 PM0188 ---
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