grandpaul
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My guess is, it's a modifed Atlas cover.Ludwig,
That is a lovely looking bike, but one thing intrigues me; how did you get the Norton script on the timing cover level with the Commando engine upright?
My guess is, it's a modifed Atlas cover.Ludwig,
That is a lovely looking bike, but one thing intrigues me; how did you get the Norton script on the timing cover level with the Commando engine upright?
I agree... Smooth as silkThere must be a dozen engines plus that would be a better contender for the featherbed frame...
A good idea. My 650ss has very little vibration coming thru the bars, mirrors are clear at 70 but the footrest do buzz annoyingly at this speed.
Going to have a look at doing a mini isolastic there.
Glen
There must be a dozen engines plus that would be a better contender for the featherbed frame. Someone in the US I believe put a Kawasaki twin engine in a featherbed and it worked a treat. There is somewhere on the web a picture of a magazine article that that shows across two pages what has been fitted.
A common query I get is ''I can't get this Manx engine in a featherbed frame I bought without modification to the frame'' usually from special builders that have never spun spanners on a Norton. Their usual reply is ''Ohh'' when they are told why.
maybe thisKawasaki twin engine in a featherbed
A 650ss is a good motor in the Featherbed. When they came out in 62 Bruce Mainsmith took one to MIRA and got 10 mph more out of it than the 650 Bonnie's best, official timing gear.
An A10 or Kawasaki copy would be an even greater step down in power.
I believe Doug Hele said the 650ss powerplant is considerably lighter than a Magnesium Manx engine.
It definitely makes more useable road power than a Manx.
The 650ss might be the best roadgoing engine for that frame.
Glen
I disagree. Scroll back up and look at my red Triton. No wasted space at all.Any unit construction engine, be it Triumph Kawasaki or what ever, looks lost in a Featherbed which was designed for pre unit set ups. The centres between gearbox & swingarm look too great which is a compromise as far as chain tension is concerned.
Sorry I can't agree on that one,a unit triumph engine is just too short for a feather bed, just my opinion no offense meantI disagree. Scroll back up and look at my red Triton. No wasted space at all.
Chain has a slight droop but nothing as excessive as typical loose chains you see on MANY bikes.