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I have not been on the forum in a long while & i am just wondering if there have been any issues with the new 961 Nortons released in the last couple of years?
 
peebee said:
Done around 3K so far without a problem. 👍
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I was wondering does the new 961 have the old catch bottle drain from the airbox mounted behind the left peg?
Does it also have the screen on the oil feed line from the tank to the oil pump?
How about the plastic air/oil separator behind the cylinders?
 
kev said:
Getting strong "When Harry Met Sally" vibes..………………………..yes!……….yes!………….yes!!
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It’s the reaction I get whenever I gaze at my 961!

Understandable - those curves are orgasmic!!

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I've got a 961 purchased new in January 2024. Now done 3500 miles. I had an issue with the idle control valve sticking which resulted in a failure to idle. Engine would stop a few seconds after closing the throttle when not moving. Fixed under warrantly. Only took the Norton mechanics at the factory 20 minutes to do while I had a coffee. Otherwise all good.
Incidentally, the new Nortons don't have the EVAP system fitted.
 
BritTwit said:
Fascinating!
Thanks Stu.
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I'll expand.
Yes, but now held in place with a spring clip, not cable tie.
Yes, but now fitted the other way up.
Yes, still has the Yamaha copy AOS, but from what I've seen, they're now fitted the other way up...which I've started copying with customers bikes.
 
lfoggy said:
I've got a 961 purchased new in January 2024. Now done 3500 miles. I had an issue with the idle control valve sticking which resulted in a failure to idle. Engine would stop a few seconds after closing the throttle when not moving. Fixed under warrantly. Only took the Norton mechanics at the factory 20 minutes to do while I had a coffee. Otherwise all good.
Incidentally, the new Nortons don't have the EVAP system fitted.
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Most euro 4 Donington bikes that leave my workshop, also no longer have the evap system fitted. It looks crap and does sod all. Bin fodder.
 
Stu Bodycote said:
I'll expand.
Yes, but now held in place with a spring clip, not cable tie.
Yes, but now fitted the other way up.
Yes, still has the Yamaha copy AOS, but from what I've seen, they're now fitted the other way up...which I've started copying with customers bikes.
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As I've seen both......which way up is the "other" way up?
 
Gojuu said:
As I've seen both......which way up is the "other" way up?
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The Norton TSB ( Donington ) and Yamaha parts list show it the original way up. As shown in this photo :
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It seems to make sense to have the funnel shape facing back to the crankcase to facilitate oil draining back when you stop the engine .
 
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