How to ...

-JdK- Does anyone know how to loosen and tighten the nut on the camshaft of a Moore CS1? Contrary to the Carroll OHC engines this nut should be removed (I guess) before the shaft can be removed from the cambox. So the question is how to hold the shaft? Some shafts may have a hexagon on the end (mine hasn't), you could just assemble everything and push the rear brake while you torque the nut (sounds scary) or you could make a jig in which the cam fits and that can be hold in a vice?

Any suggestions, let us know?

1928 Model CS1 Norton

-JdK- Mathias sent us two photos of his finished CS1 – 1928 – according to the engine and chassis numbers, as well as the VMCC.

Wanted - toolboxes for a 1927 16H

 

-JdK- Paul from the Czech Republic wants to keep his 16H - 1927 as in the photo above in patina condition. He needs tool boxes in similar condition. Please let us know if you can help. Shiny versions of the toolboxes he's looking for are in the picture below.

Wanted - timing side engine cover

 

-JdK- Albert in Malta is looking for the timing side cover for his 1930 Model 20 Norton. This is the model with the magneto in front of the engine. Please let us know when you can help.

Moore CS1 rocker covers - For sale

-JdK- Juris in Latvia was unable to source a cover for the rocker box of his 1929 CS1 Norton, so he borrowed an original, made a model and cast a few more. He is selling them for 100 euro each, including a matching rubber seal. Please contact us for Juris' details when you're interested.

H.O Matthews

 

-JdK- Adam in the UK contacted us with the following request: "I'm researching H.O Matthews, a Norton racer from the 1920s and would really appreciate any information anyone may have. I'd love any images of Brooklands programs from the mid-late 20s or early 30s. Matthews was regularly racing here during this period both solo and sidecar. H.O Mathews was from Manchester and was also both a TT Senior and Amateur TT racer on Nortons. Any help would be greatly appreciated and of course my findings will be documented on this website."  Please contact us when you can help.

1928 Model CS1 Norton

 

-JdK- Johan and Meindert in The Netherlands recently bought this CS1. According to the works records it went to Maudes in London on the 28th of January 1928; further to this it was purchased in the UK and exported to the Netherlands about 20 years ago. The current owners would like to know more about the history of the machine so if the bike looks familiar then please let us know!

1928 Model ES2 engine - For sale

 -JdK- Phil in the UK has this 1928 ES2 Norton engine for sale. Included in the deal is another half of an engine, see the photo. Phil is asking £1275 and is willing to split the sale of the complete / half engine. Contact him on 07811165320/01691 650137.

Carroll OHC engine - SOLD

-JdK- Sandro from Italy has a semi complete (postwar) Norton CS1 500cc engine for sale SOLD. The engine is said to be in good condition: nice head, nice barrel, nice bottom end, good left and right carters and good cam box.

Unfortunately is not complete and the missing parts are: flywheel with conrod, piston, oil pump, cam shaft, some pins and bolts. 

Buff logbook for a CS1

-JdK- James in the UK recently found a buff log book related to a 1930 Model CS1 with registration VE3539. It is registered on the UK database and he would like to pair it with the bikes owner. Contact us for more info!