Norton 16H Finally got you pics!

LuLobster said:

http://www.wdnorton.nl/Specification_16H/data%20m%20and%20i%20manual%20page%204.jpg

there is says our tires are 26" 3.25? what the hell does that mean to todays coding? what size of tire am i looking for today?

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= 3.25 x 26".

I'm not exactly sure you would be able to find 'metric' width tyres in a 26" size anyway, - whitewall or not?

Paint?: http://www.rangerpaint.com/products/white-sidewall

LuLobster said:

there is says our tires are 26" 3.25? what the hell does that mean to todays coding? what size of tire am i looking for today?

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I assume the 26" must have referred to the OD of the tyre, the rims are 19".
Suitable Avon tyres are linked below, i run a 325 ribbed front and 350 rear.
http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorcycle/speedmaster-mkii
I don't know about white wall though, Avon does one in 19" but it is a wider profile.
Whitewall sounds more like a US thing, just guessing but perhaps a Vintage Harley or Indian supplier may be able to help??

ntst8 said:

I assume the 26" must have referred to the OD of the tyre, the rims are 19".

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Apparently the 16H wheel size was originally 26" and was changed to 19" in 1945.

so 26" with ?

Here in the US "Coker" tire is the place to go for obsolete tire sizes, and vintage tires. They have bought many original molds and are reproducing exact replica tires . Cool bike. It reminds me of a BSA M-20 that I recently sold. I ran Avon Safety Mileage (some call them "Skid Masters") 3.50 X 19 on front and rear. They looked period, but made the steering "heavy". Barry