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Topics in this discussion: Sorted by last modified date   Discussion topic Author Last updated/author Replies Views Rating 1972 Commando Self Restoration  I have a 1972 Norton Commando 750, it has been out of operation for many years now, however I am looking to completely restore it. I will try to do th matt4444 Fri Aug-20-10 11:32 AM by dynodave 1 118 --- Optional paint color for 1966 1967 1968 Atlas  Does anyone have information on how many Atlas's were painted the optional color listed in the Norton Villars parts catolog for 1966-1967-1968? It li 68Atlas Wed Aug-18-10 09:34 PM 0 50 --- trying to identify what Norton motor i have.  Just picked up a 1971 norton commando??? but no numbers match and i can't figure out what it really is. It had a fire under the leaking amal carbs an indiandano Wed Jul-14-10 08:52 AM by dynodave 1 173 --- id norton bike  i just got my dads norton that he has been restoring. im not sure if it is a 1964 atlas 650,700, or 750. the frame and gas tank have new paint and all jeddomike Mon Jun-28-10 06:48 PM by jeddomike 2 169 --- Norton Commander trouble  I am from Portugal and own a Norton Commander (588cc twin-rotor) from 1992, Krauser side-bags model with 30.000km, which is currently not running. mugen Sun Jun-06-10 09:27 AM 0 155 --- Just got a '67 Atlas  Hey Hooligan's, I just picked-up a '67 Atlas in wonderful un-restored condition. It hasn’t been running for a while, but everything looks fine. It t 4BB Sun May-09-10 03:22 PM 0 202 --- 1971 Norton basket case  I have a 1971 Norton that was a basket case when I purchased it a couple of years ago with intentions of restoring it. It is still a basket case as I alienhd55 Tue Apr-20-10 08:11 AM 0 353 --- trying to find out what year this engine is  I'm trying to find out what year and what model this is.It said on the cylender L14 67071 can anyone tell mewhat I have thank you.:-) just3dad Wed Mar-31-10 06:25 PM by dynodave 3 288 --- Re . Norton International  Any one having Norton International Model 30 ,Year 1935 Manuals , guides in pdf format orwhere we can get . sujeet2010 Tue Mar-23-10 12:55 PM 0 202 --- gas  I need to know if I can run unleaded in my old bike. It is a 1972 Norton combat. What can I do to get it to run with this type of gas? w.premo Sat Mar-20-10 06:47 PM by dynodave 1 319 --- oil breather  remember seeing something about one way valve to stop my dommie blowing oil out all over the place ,a diagram how it fits and what sort of valve would motoloco Thu Feb-18-10 03:29 PM 0 307 --- Very basic BASIC Norton questions... one of which most important  Very basic question, yet probably (undoubtedly!) the most important question that I'll ever ask you fine people. Which is, where in God's name is the Bull Mon Feb-01-10 01:07 PM by NortonGuy 3 586 --- gummed up amal carbs, what to do?  is there anything i can do with the carbs remaining on the bike? the slides wont go up or down, so i imagine the jets are also clossed....is it possib norton70 Fri Dec-18-09 05:55 AM by Atlasman 2 621 --- Help with identification.  Hello all, i just picked up a slim line and having difficulty identifying engine. From the research i have done, it appears heads are from the P11. swift. Mon Dec-14-09 07:00 AM by dynodave 1 286 --- Hi Rider?  Hey...what a hoot. I'm trying to piece together the kit of hirider parts onto my 72 750. Mount handle bars, then sort out all the cables. The new n dynodave Mon Dec-07-09 10:43 PM by gasoline cowboys 15 1232 --- Working on website recently.  I have been working on the web site so if things seem messed up refresh your browser or come back in a little while. NortonGuy Sat Nov-28-09 02:07 PM by NortonGuy 1 269 --- Hello, new guy here  Hi, Just saying hello. I live in Melbourne Australia. I own a 1956 ES2, three Mk3 Commandos and my recent addition is a 1988('89) Civilian Commande 850mk3 Fri Nov-27-09 05:12 PM by NortonGuy 1 523 --- What is this bike? I just got it and dont know  20M3S 152698 id tag on neck gone. what size is the motor. What year is it? does anyone have a gold battery cover for this bike? Thanks scripps Fri Nov-27-09 05:10 PM by dynodave 7 1024 --- My 'new' 850cc Norton; whaddaya guys think?  OK, I've not washed it since the purchase earlier this week (lots of garage dust), and it also looks better during daylight. However, here's some pics Bull Fri Nov-27-09 05:08 PM by NortonGuy 6 612 --- art of the ES2 petrol tank  Hi; I'm refurbishing an ES2 1949 and have deep doubts about which is the correct art for the TOP of the petrol tank. Is it a design similar to the tonyjeff Mon Oct-26-09 06:57 PM 0 400 --- Throttle Cable  I have a 1974 commando 850 roadster and am trying to get a new throttle cable setup on old brits, thier catalog has several lenths ranging from 25.5" norpunk Wed Aug-26-09 06:54 AM by dynodave 1 588 --- Norton part numbers - how to read them  There have been lots of discussion about optional Norton parts, for example dual seats because they are listed in the 1951/2/3 parts lists. This examp Bailey Fri Aug-21-09 06:28 AM 0 487 --- Norton security  I'm trying to find out if there is a disc lock suitable for use on a Norvil front disc on my Norton Commando. I don't know if anyone would be able to sgu06oms Tue Aug-18-09 03:02 PM 0 363 --- 68 MK1 (Fastback) 126594 questions  Currently building my first Fastback. I've built a few Nortons but this is my first of the first Commando's. Un-chopperizing is a challenge. Learning Gearhead Mon Aug-03-09 08:03 AM by Gearhead 7 1211 --- dunstall camshaft?  Hi I am a new member in Victoria, BC. I am rebuilding a blown up 810 Commando and need advice on the camshaft. It is marked: PD/R2 B/540 WEC and I hav spokesman Sat Aug-01-09 08:43 PM by NortonGuy 3 804 ---