I have just purchased a Norton Commando Roadster to keep company with my 1970 T120R. I am new to the Norton marque and would like to confirm the model. It has matching E/N Frame No 220723 and bears a manufactured date of Oct 1972 on the ID plate attached to the headstock. Does the Norton year model follow the same system used by triumph[ie August -July]. On this basis I assume I have a 1973 Mark V, made in Oct 1972. Am I correct?
The bike was a non runner as it had been stored for a number of years. However, after cleaning out the fuel tank, carbs , oil tank and draining the crankcase[no nasties appeared] and adding fresh oil and filter the engine started on the third kick. It ran well and has good compression. I intend to repaint the frame and tinware and replate the various fasteners but beyond this the bike appears mechanically sound.
The bike was a non runner as it had been stored for a number of years. However, after cleaning out the fuel tank, carbs , oil tank and draining the crankcase[no nasties appeared] and adding fresh oil and filter the engine started on the third kick. It ran well and has good compression. I intend to repaint the frame and tinware and replate the various fasteners but beyond this the bike appears mechanically sound.