In at the (very) Deep End.. A Norton Story. - Page 5

England-Kev · 11-25-2011, 08:52 AM

Whoo hoo... I got some forks today, a real beat up rusty set of "long" early roadholders. Really they are a bit early for my frame, as the sliders have a different mounting bracket for the front mudguard (fender) struts.
Early sliders have a vertical bracket, later ones have a horizontal bracket, but as the object is to get it on the road first and formost, little things like this can be sorted at a later date

So that is ...

frame
gearbox
oil tank
front forks
engine cases

England-Kev · 11-26-2011, 03:37 AM

More Inspiration.... 1952 Inter

I like this little brake pedal mod, I think I may use this idea...

Conical hub, almost the same as used by Triumph...

nice rev counter holder...

England-Kev · 11-26-2011, 10:50 AM

Another "plunger" shot...

Bongolia · 11-26-2011, 11:03 AM

Damn. Now I've emailed Mick

ttpete · 11-26-2011, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by England-Kev

Another "plunger" shot...

That's Dick Klamfoth. It's on the beach at Daytona, and he held AMA #1 at the time. Probably 1952 or 3

England-Kev · 11-28-2011, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by England-Kev

Whoo hoo... I got some forks today, a real beat up rusty set of "long" early roadholders.

Well the forks have been stripped, checked, and had a couple of thread repairs done, the sliders are now away for poishing

the rest will be vapour blasted, and then sent for paint.

I also won these on the bay at the weekend...

need to try to find some wheels now, well Kempton is this weekend, so I shall see what's there. I also have to pick up my 350 Bullet Enfield on Saturday..... did I mention that?

England-Kev · 11-28-2011, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ttpete

That's Dick Klamfoth. It's on the beach at Daytona, and he held AMA #1 at the time. Probably 1952 or 3

Has anybody any other pictures of this bike?

lemieuxmc · 11-28-2011, 01:45 PM

Dick Klamforth signing my poster at the Del Mar Concours in October.

Very nice fellow, still sharp as a tack!

England-Kev · 12-01-2011, 09:11 AM

Just been out to pick up my roadholder fork sliders from the polisher

they be extra shiney

I also just collected my engine cases, oil tank, gearbox, and rocker cover.
And I also just got a set of springs for the plunger rear end, with half a set of spring covers...

Pictures tomorrow, as it is dark here now.

Brunow - 007 · 12-01-2011, 11:25 AM

Ow man, I just lost an hour looking at norton singles pic's!

good luck with the part hunt!

England-Kev · 12-02-2011, 03:55 AM

Picture update as promised...

It doesn't look like much is happening, but it is mostly finding parts at this time. My first priority is to get the front and rear suspension. And then look for a set of wheels.
As it happens, the laydown gearbox, although looking scabby, does seem ok, as you can select a gear or two, and all seems to be free. The engine cases are in great undamaged condition, but may well get used as a trade, as they are model 19 cases (600cc) and I would like to use ES2 cases, (500cc).

Bongolia · 12-02-2011, 04:03 AM

I take my hat off to you Kev. That looks like scrap to this tinker. Looking forward to seeing how you tackle this.

norton73 · 12-02-2011, 06:14 AM

Must be nice to be able to hit a buncha places within 100 miles with a hope of finding what you need. Here i'd be lucky to source enough Norton single parts within 3000 miles.

My friend Bob on a replica of the Norton he raced at Daytona in '48;

I've wanted a Norton single for many years, but the urge really struck when i got to start hanging around Bob & Co. Getting to ride everything from a '27 CS1 to a '63 Manx has spoiled me. Too bad they are all out of reach for me.

Norton single @ British & European Bike day in Maryland;

'24 Model 18. I got to ride this one around Barber.

England-Kev · 12-02-2011, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by norton73

My friend Bob on a replica of the Norton he raced at Daytona in '48;

Any close ups of this bike? front hub, rear hub etc

I know I am in a lucky position, having friends who are into these things, it took me over a year to find a frame, I had all but given up on the idea when this frame came along. Now though, it is do-able, I have a nice set of long roadholders here, that I have spent the afternoon stripping down, ready for blasting and paint.

England-Kev · 12-04-2011, 07:23 AM

I have been watching an oil tank on eBay, a genuine Inter wrap around tank, and I was sniped in the last second

only thing was I bid £400 ($625)

and still lost, so how much for a fuel tank then?

here is the link...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=110783660791

11-25-2011, 08:52 AM	#61
England-Kev ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Berkshire, England. Just off the Beaten Track! Oddometer: 2,628	Whoo hoo... I got some forks today, a real beat up rusty set of "long" early roadholders. Really they are a bit early for my frame, as the sliders have a different mounting bracket for the front mudguard (fender) struts. Early sliders have a vertical bracket, later ones have a horizontal bracket, but as the object is to get it on the road first and formost, little things like this can be sorted at a later date So that is ... frame gearbox oil tank front forks engine cases __________________ http://kevindean.zenfolio.com/ http://motodelcurva.wordpress.com/ http://backstreetthunder.wordpress.com

11-26-2011, 03:37 AM	#62
England-Kev ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Berkshire, England. Just off the Beaten Track! Oddometer: 2,628	More Inspiration.... 1952 Inter I like this little brake pedal mod, I think I may use this idea... Conical hub, almost the same as used by Triumph... nice rev counter holder... __________________ http://kevindean.zenfolio.com/ http://motodelcurva.wordpress.com/ http://backstreetthunder.wordpress.com

11-26-2011, 10:50 AM	#63
England-Kev ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Berkshire, England. Just off the Beaten Track! Oddometer: 2,628	Another "plunger" shot... __________________ http://kevindean.zenfolio.com/ http://motodelcurva.wordpress.com/ http://backstreetthunder.wordpress.com

11-26-2011, 11:03 AM	#64
Bongolia stop acting Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Hong Kong Oddometer: 15,265	Damn. Now I've emailed Mick __________________ A pariah on the farm

11-28-2011, 01:45 PM	#68
lemieuxmc Banned Joined: Mar 2009 Location: East La Jolla... it's just Clairemont!! Oddometer: 3,360	Dick Klamforth signing my poster at the Del Mar Concours in October. Very nice fellow, still sharp as a tack! Attached Images

12-01-2011, 09:11 AM	#69
England-Kev ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Berkshire, England. Just off the Beaten Track! Oddometer: 2,628	Just been out to pick up my roadholder fork sliders from the polisher they be extra shiney I also just collected my engine cases, oil tank, gearbox, and rocker cover. And I also just got a set of springs for the plunger rear end, with half a set of spring covers... Pictures tomorrow, as it is dark here now. __________________ http://kevindean.zenfolio.com/ http://motodelcurva.wordpress.com/ http://backstreetthunder.wordpress.com

12-01-2011, 11:25 AM	#70
Brunow - 007 Bantam Fever Joined: Oct 2009 Oddometer: 304	Ow man, I just lost an hour looking at norton singles pic's! good luck with the part hunt! __________________ Working on the D14/4 Bsa Daily Driver .

12-02-2011, 03:55 AM	#71
England-Kev ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Berkshire, England. Just off the Beaten Track! Oddometer: 2,628	Picture update as promised... It doesn't look like much is happening, but it is mostly finding parts at this time. My first priority is to get the front and rear suspension. And then look for a set of wheels. As it happens, the laydown gearbox, although looking scabby, does seem ok, as you can select a gear or two, and all seems to be free. The engine cases are in great undamaged condition, but may well get used as a trade, as they are model 19 cases (600cc) and I would like to use ES2 cases, (500cc). __________________ http://kevindean.zenfolio.com/ http://motodelcurva.wordpress.com/ http://backstreetthunder.wordpress.com

12-02-2011, 04:03 AM	#72
Bongolia stop acting Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Hong Kong Oddometer: 15,265	I take my hat off to you Kev. That looks like scrap to this tinker. Looking forward to seeing how you tackle this. __________________ A pariah on the farm

12-02-2011, 06:14 AM	#73
norton73 drinkin' Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Beautiful Downtown Springville, Alabama Oddometer: 8,079	Looks like a great start! Must be nice to be able to hit a buncha places within 100 miles with a hope of finding what you need. Here i'd be lucky to source enough Norton single parts within 3000 miles. My friend Bob on a replica of the Norton he raced at Daytona in '48; I've wanted a Norton single for many years, but the urge really struck when i got to start hanging around Bob & Co. Getting to ride everything from a '27 CS1 to a '63 Manx has spoiled me. Too bad they are all out of reach for me. Norton single @ British & European Bike day in Maryland; '24 Model 18. I got to ride this one around Barber. __________________ Loose nut holding the handlebars He’s one of those who knows that life is just a leap of faith. Spread your arms and hold your breath, always trust your cape. Guy Clark "The Cape"

12-04-2011, 07:23 AM	#75
England-Kev ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Berkshire, England. Just off the Beaten Track! Oddometer: 2,628	I have been watching an oil tank on eBay, a genuine Inter wrap around tank, and I was sniped in the last second only thing was I bid £400 ($625) and still lost, so how much for a fuel tank then? here is the link... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=110783660791 __________________ http://kevindean.zenfolio.com/ http://motodelcurva.wordpress.com/ http://backstreetthunder.wordpress.com

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