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Re: Rescuing my Raf WD Norton Part 4

Hi Everyone:) sorry I've been so quiet been getting my yamaha rd350lc n 250lc which I've had had 15 years ready to sell to fund a pre war Inter.

Got a few more bits thanks to everyone's advice an a few Eagle eyes of the lads spotting stuff coming up for sale as always very much appreciated.

Managed to nab a brand new modern Amal 276AE/1BE for half the cost of new as no one else bidded.

An the other Night I got a nos Field Stand in the box over the moon with that.

Over the next few weeks I'm gonna order some more paint an do the oil tank so I can get that fitted and repair the oil feed and return lines then look at getting her fired up! Exciting times.

If you want any pics of it Rob for the Norton website lemme know an I'll get some more taken.

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Re: Rescuing my Raf WD Norton Part 4

Hi Everyone! happy new year n sorry for the radio silence been a crazy back end to the year the WD16H actually ended up being joined by a 1927 16H flat tanker as I'd managed to part with all my Japanese classics earlier in the year as i'll most likley end up with a smaller workshop so swapped 4 bikes for 1 n I'm getting ready for a house move so busy times!

Bit of good news though I've finally managed to get a few hours each week to spare to work on the WD 16H with the plan to getting her fired up by the end of the month / early feb.

Managed to get the oil tank painted this week n my DVR2 Arrived! looking forward to getting that fitted, n starting on the wiring for the lights for the running side I need to repair the oil feed  n returns n make up a fuel line, feels really good to be back at her though! 

Next things to source the coloured tags for the wiring harness, wiring clips for the rear mudguard n some for the main frame tube, 

Eventually a rear carrier to mount my rear racks on but that'l probably have to wait until I'm back in work after the move.

What's everyone's favoured method for connecting the wiring from the DVR2 up to the mcr2 casing?


Hope you are all keeping well,

TJ 

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Re: Rescuing my Raf WD Norton Part 4

And how about the pre war Inter, Tom ?

Re: Rescuing my Raf WD Norton Part 4

The original regualator was the slightly smaller (and quite a bit lower) MCR2.

If you're going for an absolutely authentic exterior view, then it's possible retain the original split ferrules and to de-solder the original internal wiring tags and fit a regulator using mini-Lucars.

This is not a DVR2 but the principle should be the same.

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Re: Rescuing my Raf WD Norton Part 4

I've fitted several DVR2's into MCR1 regulators but I've soldered the wires directly to their relative terminals.

Regarding those mudguard cable clips. The only place that we seem to have found them so far is Draganfly. The part number I have is 13235. But unfortunately I don't see them on their site now. Maybe make an enquiry with this picture or hunt elsewhere.
They're stainless and I just paint them black. Ron

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Re: Rescuing my Raf WD Norton Part 4

Thanks Rik n Ron that's really helpful going to have a mess with it later on when it thaws out a bit still covered in ice I'll pop them a message over the clips thanks Ron :)

I'll snap some pictures later of where I've got the MCR to.

Decided against the Inter in the end Michael, when the flat tank 16H came up I couldn't resist it as that was the original idea before the inter. Had that running for the first time a few weeks back learning about the Amac carb on the flat tanker is different to say the least! The main priority bike wise now though is the WD16H really can't wait for the first start up n first ride on them both.




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Re: Rescuing my Raf WD Norton Part 4

I understand Tom. Norton Inters, especialy the pre war models, are very hard to find. Unfortunaly.
And probably seriously priced (....)
Personally I think they are about the most beautifull bikes ever made on this lonely planet.

Re: Rescuing my Raf WD Norton Part 4

Indeed although I actually got out on the flat tank 16h this week grin inducing mad to think how much fun 4.9 HP can be! Really excited to get the WD16H done now n ready to ride was doing a little bit on her tonight in between getting my head round a few bits on the flat tanker.

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Re: Rescuing my Raf WD Norton Part 4

Hi everyone hope we are all keeping well an sorry for the radio silence as a few will know I ended up having to take a bit of a social media break after being on the receiving end of some bullying hopefully all nipped in the bud now so starting to post again.

I'm just starting to get back to getting stuck in on the bikes and it's all change!

I've had to take the decision to stop riding the Norton 650ss I was daily riding and kick starting was constantly re setting the injury off on my nerve that I've now been landed with an I was finding it just far to much to kick start so after 4 years of daily riding she's now become a high days and weekend bike.

The 1927 16H Flat tanker has been my go to over the past 2 weeks unfortunately the magneto went pop again so that's off to be repaired at the moment (casting failure on an ml)

So without further ado here's the update the the WD16H

Happy Friday! It's time for a WW2 Norton RAF WD16H update.

Making really great progress this week after a few unexpected setbacks.

Today I did something I've never done before making a wiring loom from scratch just wanna say a big thanks to everyone thats helping with advice along the way an Ron's guide was a big help.

I'm making one or two tweaks as I go along as the intention now is to shelve my Norton 650ss which I've daily ridden for 4 years an 4 winters an use the WD16H as a daily there's quite alot of thinking behind it.

No1 inspiration and remembrance paying respect every day I ride to those it remembers.

No2 I'm struggling best will in the world to continue to kick start the 650ss with my nerve injury, lots of rethinking on future plans for motorcycles an the best ways to keep my riding. To make sure I have more good day's than bad days with it, an taking the 650ss out of the equation really ensures that.

No3 after riding the 1927 Norton 16H flat tanker an being pain free

Being able to kick start it trouble free with the valve lifter was a utter revelation, an now the magneto is away for rebuild the logical choice is my wd16h also parts availability for the rigours of daily riding the wd16h makes sense.

No4 older bikes are built solid 🙂 simple an so much fun!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

I just wish I'd got myself into gear with doing the WD16H earlier very exciting an all fingers crossed next week we will have a running bike.

Tomorrow's job is to fit the late type oil tank and repair the rubber sections of the oil lines I heated the old fitments off an managed to get them off with heat without damaging them so I'm gonna put some new rubber sections off the oil lines on.

Priority at the moment is getting her being a running bike,then correct the year correct details as I go along.

The inner tube that worked the best was a 650 size push bike one from Decathlon :)

Got some new taps on the way from Vintage Replica thanks to Lex for the recommendation.

Tj

Comparing the Farrant Brown version of SCC2 from war paint to a Ammeter I got an when I carefully removed the black paint was a pretty decent match between the two

Starting to Wire up the bike! Thanks to Rik for the colour shrink tube which I'd really struggled to get the right colours off.

Teamwork makes the dreamwork thanks to everyone who's helped :)

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Does anyone know the measurement for the convoy light position down from the top edge of the lower mudguard?

Thanks in advance

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Re: Rescuing my Raf WD Norton Part 4

Good to hear from you Tom. Good work and the paintwork and wiring is looking splendid.

Best regards Ron


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Re: Rescuing my Raf WD Norton Part 4

Thanks Ron really appreciate that :) hope you are keeping well. Great to be back at it an able to spend some time on the bikes again I'd missed the WD Community an everyone in it.

Really can't wait to be riding her.

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