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Ian Wright

Jan 25, 2014 - 9:52PM

Off topic Norton query....

Does anyone know a source for the correct rubbers used for the handlebar mounts on a 1937 Model 50 Norton?....Ian

email (option): ian@wright52.plus.com

Rik

Jan 25, 2014 - 9:57PM

Re: Off topic Norton query....

I'd ask Lex, Ian. They were used on Nortons from the mid-1930s onwards. The War Office stipulated 'Trials Type, adjustable' handlebars for the 16H so they don't have them but the SWD Big 4 outfits do (presumably because that 120mm stroke engine is a bit of a shaker !

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Ian Wright

Jan 25, 2014 - 10:09PM

Re: Off topic Norton query....

Thanks Rik....Are you out there Lex?...Ian

email (option): ian@wright52.plus.com

Bram

Jan 25, 2014 - 10:31PM

Re: Off topic Norton query....

Hi Ian

Lex is in The Ardennes Belgium till
Sunday evening or so
Regards
Bram

email (option): Bram@ockhuizen.com

Ron Pier

Jan 26, 2014 - 8:23AM

Re: Off topic Norton query....

Jeff Hunter makes them but I found his rubber was too soft on my Speedtwin. So I got some punched out of tough Neoprene by "Portmere Rubber" It's not so important on the B4 as they have a handlebar brace to stop the bar moving when you lean on it. So the soft rubber will work just for damping. Ron

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