pvisseriii said:Norvil (type) isolastic head steady.
Could be an original PR unit.B+Bogus said:pvisseriii said:Norvil (type) isolastic head steady.
Yes - it's certainly a similar design, but the execution is a bit different - it's evidently pretty old too!
Thanks for the response. I see what you are pointing out about the center bolt. Maybe if I remove the washer on the other side it would make the nyloc part and I wont have to source a new bolt.That looks like a well made head steady, although the centre bolt isn't long enough to reach the Nyloc insert.
There may be another connection to the frame somewhere else that you haven't seen yet, however I would run a short spiraled cable from the the bolt with the ring connector down to the head steady Allen bolt. (bridging the ISO rubber) You might want to revisit the soldered joint on that ring connector too while you have it off Incidentally, you may find that oil crossover touches the tank (especially on the Interstate) and will remove the paint in short order and may cause a mystery rattle. If its the type of pipe I have, they can be shortened.
Cheers,
cliffa.
yes, similar. But also different. On mine, the supporting attachments welded to the flange that mounts to the head run at more of an angle, the side plates are thicker and shaped differently and the Allen screws securing the clamp to the lower frame tube are not recessed. I don't know if it is an earlier version or a custom made head steady.It looks similiar to this one https://andover-norton.co.uk/en/shop-details/16979/factory-racer-head-steady-06-1484-
...Incidentally, you may find that oil crossover touches the tank (especially on the Interstate) and will remove the paint in short order and may cause a mystery rattle. If its the type of pipe I have, they can be shortened.
Cheers,
cliffa.
In regards to braided oil lines touching the tank, I've also seen one rub through a petrol tank, creating a small leak during one of our Club runs.
I took your advice. See photo. Used rubber tube to buffer rocker line from tank (although I don't think it was making contact) and took 0.10" off the flat side of the nyloc nut so the bolt threads contact more of the locking part. Thanks for the input.That looks like a well made head steady, although the centre bolt isn't long enough to reach the Nyloc insert.
There may be another connection to the frame somewhere else that you haven't seen yet, however I would run a short spiraled cable from the the bolt with the ring connector down to the head steady Allen bolt. (bridging the ISO rubber) You might want to revisit the soldered joint on that ring connector too while you have it off Incidentally, you may find that oil crossover touches the tank (especially on the Interstate) and will remove the paint in short order and may cause a mystery rattle. If its the type of pipe I have, they can be shortened.
Cheers,
cliffa.
Nice job NickZ!I took your advice. See photo. Used rubber tube to buffer rocker line from tank (although I don't think it was making contact) and took 0.10" off the flat side of the nyloc nut so the bolt threads contact more of the locking part. Thanks for the input.View attachment 12877
Cliffa, I don't know where the spindle end caps were sourced. When I acquired this bike, the PO had started work, then let sit for more than a decade.Nice job NickZ!
I like your rocker spindle end caps, where are they from?
Cheers,
cliffa.