An historical snippet:
The first Nortons were produced in England by James Lansdowne Norton
in 1902-1903 marketed as Energette motorcycles and powered by French Clement
engines. By 1908 the Norton concern was producing its own 633cc sidevalve
engine which propelled the very successful Big Four.
During the 1930's Norton dominated road racing, winning almost all the
major TT races from 1931 to 1938. After the war their success on the track
continued until the late fifties when Italian multis heralded the end of
an era for Norton.
Their commercial success continued unabated, however, until the Asian
onslaught of the late 60's put the writing on the wall for the antiquated
English manufacturing tecniques.
The Norton marque is now owned by British businessman Stuart Garner
of Norton Racing Ltd. News broke in October 2008 that the UK company had
purchased all of the trademarks and recent work relating to the Norton,
Manx, Atlas, Commando and Dominator.
Norton History
Mon Oct 03 2011
BGQT<at>MSN.COM
DATA BOOK
nORTON 1962 650
I have a data book missing the front cover. Start page five ends page
72, covers several models but I drove a 750 Comando with a stage 4 kit
(FAST) can anyone use this information? I do not want to disguard it.
BC Canada
Mon Oct 03 2011
Norton
Comando 750
I also have the engine book missing cover Pages 5 thru 84
BC Canada
Tue Sep 27 2011
ptaylor<AT>parliament.gov.za
Norton - 1946 - Engine 32438
Norton 1946
Hello There
I am looking for the whereabouts of my late fathers 1946 Norton - 500cc
- Engine Number A3 2438 (See the attached photo)
This bike was originally owned by my late father, Tommy Taylor who lived
in East London, South Africa. During the late 1950's and 1960's, dad was
very much involved in Motor Racing especially in organizing the Grand Prix
in East London - South Africa.
In 1957, dad and mom along with Mr Ginger Johnson, became the first
people to ride motorbikes up Sani Pass from South Africa into Lesotho -
then called Basutoland. (My folks rode the 1946 Norton and
Ginger Johnson rode a Bantam 200cc) The attached photo was taking in 1957
and is my late mother sitting next to this 1946 Norton outside the
Sani Pass lodge. I understand the front / rear suspension of the Norton
was modified especially for this epic trip.
Since this trip the 1946 Norton stood in our East London garage until
+- 1976 when my dad swopped the bike for camera to his late friend Jimmy
Mahaffey in Bloemfontein. At the time Jimmy Mahaffey had numerous other
motorbikes and it appears that he did not keep the bike for long but sold
it to someone else.
In total my dad owned 3 Norton bikes.
(1) A 1937 Norton that I managed to locate and purchase after standing
in someone's garage for 45 years. I am presently commencing with
the restoration of this bike.
(2) A 1962 650cc Dominator that dad gave to me just before his passing
away.
(3) The above 1946 500cc Norton that I would desperately like to locate.
Any information regarding the possible whereabouts of this 1946 Norton
- Engine A3 2438 is gratefully appreciated.
Thank you
Peter Taylor
P.O.Box 630
Rondebosch
Cape Town
South Africa
Cell 0849706499
Cape Town South Africa
Norton_1946_A3_2438_Earles_Forks will be posted-1109
Wed Jul 06 2011
robertdixon731<at>hotmail.com
1929 big 4
Norton big 4
Attached picture of a big 4 you may use in your web. The bike is mine.
Fri Jun 24 2011
bradparker911<at>gmail.com
Can you identify what this bike is exactly?
1964 Norton Cafe
I recently bought this 1964 Norton 750 Cafe. I'm trying to figure
out exactly what I've purchased. Vin Tag says it is a 64 Cafe Type,
but my title says it is a 71. It appears to me to be a dunstall.
Is it possibily one of the 750 S/S made that year? The person I bought
it from claimed it was all original and it shows 2300 original miles on
the odometer. Any info would be helpful. Thanks, Brad
Lodi, CA
Well it certainly does have some original parts on it - but not
that many, and certainly not all from the same model. What is the engine
number, frame number and gearbox number, please?
Sun May 22 2011
jcandkate<at>bigpond.com
Oil tank mount points
Norton 1957 Model 99
Does anyone have a parts drawing showing oil tank,mount rubbers &
brackets etc. for a 1957 Norton Dominator 99 ?
Australia
Tue Feb 08 2011
hugh<at>whloxton.co.uk
What is this sidecar please
Noxal ? Norton
Hi, I recently dragged this outfit of my fathers from the shed. I know
its a '47 Norton 16H but I am trying to find out what the side car is.
It attaches with 4 mounts to the bike. The rear one is a swivel but the
rest are fixed. It has elliptic springs and two coils at the front. The
box is all timber with a fold down rear tailgate.
Somerset
Tue Jan 04 2011
mkwambold<at>aol.com
1971 commando paint
norton 750 commando
i`am looking for the oem color heavy flake orange on my norton commando
is this oem or somthing aftermarket thanks mike
pa
Wed Nov 03 2010
smithbr<at>nu.com
chain cover& oil tank cover
Norton atlas 750
looking for an oil tank cover and a chain guard
MA
Sat Jul 31 2010
howlee<at>live.com
Norton International Oil Tank
Norton International
I have an oil tank for a 46-49 Norton International,I'd like to sell
it.
Hawaii
Fri Jun 25 2010
robertdixon731<at>hotmail.com
on
Norton 16H
Here is a picture of a 1950 16H Norton. There is not one on your page.
This is a recently restored one that I own.
Northern Ireland
Thu May 06 2010
arread56<at>gmail.com
Norton
Commando 1971
Looking for decals for the tank & side covers, do you have some?
can you send photos?
Abu Dhabi
Sat Mar 06 2010
dalenaber<at>aol.com
Akront Rim
Norton Commando
My newly aquired 1974 Norton has a cracked front Akront
rim 1.85 x 19 40 spoke. I need a replacement. Please help.
Los Angeles
Mon Feb 22 2010
mitchskaggs
hotmail.com
norton Electra
Norton Electra
Not having any luck regarding Norton Electra 450...any suggestions?
thnx! mitch
usa
Sun Jan 24 2010
inclarkkyahoo.com
Dunstall tank & seat
Norton Commando 850
Does anyone know who can make a dunstall tank & seat for a commando.
I think Classic
Motorcycle Fibreglass does the seat - not sure about the tank.
http://www.classic-motorcycle-fiberglass.com/
Sun Jan 17 2010
annajeannettebtinternet.com
Norton Manxmn 650 for the USA
norton manxman 650
you hve not got photos of a norton manxman the first 650cc built nov
1960 I own a janury 8th 1961 built norton manxman
it may be the oldest 650 in the uk
yorkshire
Thu Nov 05 2009
mtkl4embarqmail.com
paint codes
Norton Commando Fastback 1970
I would like to paint bike in burgandy and silver,need codes.Thank
you,Mark G.
New Jersey
Info on classic motorcycle paint
codes, etc.
Wed Aug 19 2009
hddormanhotmail.com
finding out about a norton
norton es2
can anyone tell from engine and frame numbers when my bike was built.
they are P4 81844. thanks
staffordshire
Fri Aug 07 2009
eliasbruno23yahoo.es
Elias Bruno Ribeio
¡Hola! amigos:
Si me enviáis un e.máil, yo os enviará
mi información sobre mi trabajo en el motor rotativo Wankel.
Busco a un patrocinador para poner en la práctica mi trabajo
en un motor rotatorio NORTON O MAZDA.
La idea mas importante asegura la estanqueidad permanente
entre las cámaras de trabajo del motor , esta idea,
está patentada.
Saludos:
Esta es una traducción de Internet.
==========================
Hello! Friends:
If you send an e.máil, I you will be sent by my information
about my work in the engine rotary Wankel.
I look for a sponsor to put in the practice my work in a rotating engine
NORTON OR MAZDA.
The idea mas important the permanent TIGHTNESS assures
between(among) the chambers(cameras) of work of the engine, this idea,
is patent.
Regards:
Sat May 23 2009
iaido7hotmail.com
to buy
norton fastback
looking for fastback parts, rearsets or complete bike
new zealand
Wed May 20 2009
jimjsengineering.net
Low vibration lightweight Norton pistons & longer rods
Norton twin 750/850 Commandos & featherbeds
New low vibration/lightweight Norton pistons and longer rods:
http://users.gotsky.com/jimschmidt/nortonrods.html
California
Mon Feb 02 2009
gbotes
terumodb.ae
Serial number
Manx 1960 (R)
The number on my frame is R 11 M which tells me it is a 1960 Manx but
if you look at the serial number guides it saya that a 11M2 is a featherbed
Manx. I do not understand this as my R11M is a featherbed frame. Can you
help me?
South Africa
Wed Nov 12 2008
barryseiverslive.com.au
centre stand
norton 1970 commando
im looking for 2 into 1 into 2 centre stand
australia
Wed Nov 05 2008
silvanoromagnolilibero.it
Norton CS1 made1929
Hello I am restoring a Norton CS1 and I need a gear level to Sturmey
Archer.
Is there someone can help me?
Thanks Silvano
Italy
Sat Mar 29 2008
protomailsbcglobal.net
1957 dunstall dominator?
Norton Dominator 99
Hi, I am wondering if you know anyone to talk to about my Dominator.
It is very low mileage and has been sitting since 1960. I found it has
twin carbs and in looking further it has been beautifully ported and then
i found the most amazing rocker arms... polished or alloy like surgical
instruments. I suspect this is a Dunstall engine. It is a numbers matching
bike. I am having a problem with the woodgate site. I would love to talk
to an expert. I can supply pics if needed. Please respond via email if
possible.
Many thanks, Peter
CT
Tue Mar 25 2008
vocsbigpond.com.au
pushrod engine
norton `1948 500 single
i need to find out the valve and ignition timing but not having any
luck p.s standard cams not 'q'
adelaide australia
Mon Mar 10 2008
claimgrdin.net
value of
Norton Motocycle N15CS
Wanting to sell Norton N15CS 1967 motorcycle need to know the market
value.
Indiana
Mon Feb 18 2008
cycleworksusamsn.com
What is it
Norton N15CS123895
A good friend of mine inherited this bike from his dad. the title says
it's a 1960. What reading I've done indicates it's arround 1965 to 1967.
His dad perchased the bike in 1969 second hand.
USA
The N15CS was built from 1967
to 1969, I believe, and was basically the same as the Matchless G15CS.
Try this page for serial
number information
Thu Jan 31 2008
farrarsteveyahoo.com
fireflake royal blue /original color
1973 norton commando roadster 850 commando roadster
I am trying to find fireflake royal blue paint.
This is the factory original color of my 1973 Norton Commando Roadster.Does
any one know where this color paint can be purchased.
Tue Jan 29 2008
gixxer_24yahoo.com
Norton ES400
Norton 1963 Electra 400
Found in the back of a barn / bike shop in florida.looking
to sale
Florida
Sat Jan 12 2008
www.motomike76yahoo.com
Norton
Norton 1974 850 commando
I have a Norton resto. going on and I need to know of all possible
colors the bikes came in. Does any body have an idea where to find this
out? Thanks
MI
Sat Dec 29 2007
stevenj308yahoo.com
Rear brake lever return spring?
62 Norton Dominator "99"
I have a 62 Norton that has been Dunstall
equipped. I seem to be missing the return spring for the rear break lever.
Do you have any idea how or wear he put the return spring, as the original
spring was located at the brake lever mount on the frame and not at the
lever on the backing plate for the rear brake. Thanks for any help you
may have.
St. Petersburg, FL. USA
Mon Nov 12 2007
burn.a.fat.onehotmail.com
Norton Parts
1970-1974 Commando 750 & 1969 Fastback
I have parts available for 750 engines &...
Brand new head used head ,brand new cylinders,bottom end Crankshaft
(counterweighted) new,case covers ,fastback seat,rearfender,gastank,etc.Doug
at (780)952-5428
Edmonton,Alberta, Canada
Wed Sep 19 2007
fa085977skynet.be
paintjob
750 commando fastback 1973
Hi; i am looking for the number of the paint of britisch racing green
for my fastback
can 't anywane help my please
greetings en thanks in advance
Frank
Thu Aug 30 2007
valevale5alice.it
I am looking for a norton big 4 ( 633 cc)
Do you have one for sales?
thank you
valerio
Italy
20/8/07
It has been a while since I wrote to you.
I have recently completed my Manx Norton racing bike and thought you
may like to see the model and add it to your web site. This kit was an
Itelarei and went together really well.
My next bike will be an AJS "Boy racer" racing bike, hopefully this
will go together as well as the Norton. One bike I am looking for is the
Matchless G50 racing bike to finish my British bike collection.
These bikes are quite expensive on Ebay and don't come up very often.
Enjoy my pics of the Norton,
Best regards,
Ken.
More of Ken's models on the Scale
Modelling page
Tue Jul 24 2007
alel_cbbyahoo.com
EKO'S Norton 1956
NORTON 1956
Eko's Norton 1956... from Classic bikers batavia (jakarta) Indonesia
indonesia
NORTON 1956
Ipin's Norton.. he is mechanic classic motorcyle.. he's from Classic
bikers batavia (jakarta) Indonesia
Fri May 25 2007
norton1968hotmail.com
rear fender and slimline tank badges
68 norton atlas
I would interested in purchasing these items or locating a dealer of
such items
Fri Mar 09 2007
svruss
tiscali.co.uk
mk111 starter motor
Norton Commando 850ES
Trying to track down information on different stater motors, there
are rummors of a Harley one and a Volvo marine one? has anyone any ideas
of either. thanx Russ
Leeds
Wed Feb 21 2007
jillywovbigpond
NORTON 500 1930 - 1935
hi guys my husband has this norton 500 which he believes is a around
a
1930 - 1935 model. it still goes, the seat is as big as a tractor seat,
hard and is a bone cracker. we are interested in knowing the value of this
machine.
Q.L.D. Australia
Thu Jan 25 2007
coxyofmingelanehotmail.co.uk
norton gearbox
Dominator 99
My 99 was registered on 12-12-55.It was fitted with a norton box. Anybody
know approx,how many were fitted with this box,as i believe amc boxes were
fitted in 1956.
worcs
Sat Jul 08 2006
adminbiebuyck.co.uk
motorcycles
norton
look on shelbynyc website for a black commando in new york, owned by
musician called Cummins I think, in a band called Shelby, also
races a Dommi
Chelmsford UK
Wed Jun 07 2006
bonnettobootearthlink.net
black norton 750
we need one for a movie shoot in LA on the 10th Anyone help?
Los Angeles
Fri Jun 02 2006
wilsonmc1optusnet.com.au
Norton 750 Cylinder Barrel
Norton Commando
Can You Tell Me If there Is a 750 Commando Cylinder Barrel Made. That
Looks Like a 850 Barrel, But 750 cc In Bore Size.
Australia
Mon Mar 27 2006
jimparsons11aol
Wanted
Norton Engine
Hi i am looking for a 1928 500cc CS1 norton engine also can anybody
tell me what price i want to be paying
uk
Sun Mar 05 2006
verasimolibero.it
sono un collezionista italiano vorrei conoscere i numeri telaio motore
dei norton international 1932 fino al 1935
Torino
Italian
Sun Feb 12 2006
dapwolfebigpond.net.au
Tank knee pads
who is selling good quality rubber kneepads to suit 1940 16H/Big4
Norton
Bargo/Australia
Fri Dec 16 2005
chandan56mallikyahoo
Norton 1949-50 Plunger Type
Can anyone recommend me where I can find a complete engine with gearbox.
Can a later model engine be fitted in this frame?
Chandan Mallik/Dubai
Thu Dec 08 2005
nelo6559yahoo
1953 Dominator
Hello, I have a 1953 Norton Dominator (plunger Frame) all the body
work is done,powder coat, paint and plating. The engine and trans needs
checking but they are complete. I know very little about Norton and was
thinking of finding someone to complete this bike or sell it. I live in
the Los Angeles area, do you know of anyone in my area that can help? Thanks
Bill Nelson
Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2005
subject: norton 1973 850 commando
Email: trader4899yahoo.co.uk
message: hi.
Can anyone tell me if a company in staffordshire called fairspares
still exist, and if so can you help with address or website. thankyou.
terry
February 5th 2005
Norton Brochure 1938 on Ebay UK
Vendor's Description:
This is a brochure book for the Norton range of motorcycles and sidecars
of 1938. It was issued ‘as a guide to discriminating motor cyclists
in their choice of model….' and besides listing and illustrating
the then current range, with prices, it gives a comprehensive record
of Norton success in sporting events around the world.
January 23rd 2005
Item on Ebay UK
Vendor describes it thus: "Norton Motorcycle Sales Catalogue 1952
Featuring Big 4, E.S.2, International, World Champions - Geoff. Duke
350cc & 500cc (times and title), Dominator, 500T, Specifications, Guarantee.
Printed in England Pre 1952. "
January 19, 2003
Hi Sheldon,
When it comes to barn fresh or basket cases it depends on ones ability
and resources. I guess time has something to do with it as well.
Attached are some photos of my first barn/basket that I brought back
to life. Granted this one was my project while in Motorcycle Mechanic school
and had the help of a master wrench. I think it turned out better then
what it had been new. I sure drove and sounded better.
Seth -- SWDorfleraol
November 4, 2002
Norton 500cc 1953 2 cylinder...
See the British
Motorcycle Forum
April 24, 2002
I am trying to buy a Norton Dominator 99 600cc but it has a broken
connecting rod...
See the British
Motorcycle Forum
September 15, 2001
Hi
My name is Huw Huws. I come from North Wales. I have been
racing a "Norton F1" at pure road races in Ireland and the Isle of Man
the past few years.
I have some sponsors who have been loyal.
I always spend more money than I get in.
I'm on the net looking for helpers; money is best but good Ideas
always Welcome.
Visit my web site at
www.nortonroadracing.com
If you ever fancied helping out a race team get in touch. All
Sorts of things need doing.
A link to your sit would help.
Just get in touch.
Don't be shy.
Thanks for listening
Norton Motors
International - Norton Reborn?
Tom Kullen and his 1989 Norton F1
http://www.softsolutions.com/smidgley/nortonf1.html [404]
June 18, 2001
Dear Sirs:
I stumbled across your site and thought I'd send you a rough photo
of one of the incarnations of my Norton. It has changed since
this shot and has a few more changes and of course a new color. --
Michael Homs, -- michael.homs at us.gambro
May 21, 2001
Here is a picture of my commando MKIII . Modifications :- Engine &
gearbox built by Norman White . skimmed ported head . PW 3 camschaft .
Standard carbs with bell mouths . Boyer ignition & powerbox . Norman
White belt drive . Norvil fairing (Norman White fairing bracket custom
built) uprated lockheed racing brake caliper RGM large floating front disc
. Grimeca rear master cylinder on RGM rearsets . 18" wheels front &
rear with metzler tyres .
Although this bike is fairly standard it goes like a train handles superbly
& stops !!!! In fact it quite scares some modern riders .
Check out the Norman White web site -- Nigel Moore
-- Moore.Music at gmx.net
Norton Hi-Rider
This is a '75 Mk III that someone has replaced the original beancap silencers
(that were usually replaced with peashooters, anyw
ay)
with aftermarket shorties. -- Steve Midgley
MRA #269, Utah Ducati http://www.softsolutions.com/smidgley [404]
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of these classic British machines, please
contact
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