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I have looked at a few possibilities for my P11 project's neck. Here is the problem. I want to run a one inch Sportster neck on my Norton/Matchless frame. The original style bearings look feeble to me and will need custom races made for the triple clamp. I would prefer to have Timken style bearings put in but with the 1" neck there really isn't enough room.
One option would be to machine off the race holders from the neck and sleeve down to accept Harley cups that I have. Another more drastic option would be to machine off the neck completely and weld on neck from MKIII with matching numbers and paperwork to donor engine. This could be double bonus of sealed bearings and no hassle registration. I'm not bothered by the idea of molesting the frame, all unused tabs and what not will be shaved off. This will be built to be a runner and to my taste. There are enough of these things in museums for those that want to see originals.
My question to Granpaul, Ludwig, Ironjohn, and all others that have dealt with the AJS/Norton/Matchless neck is what did you do?
How good/bad is the original set-up?
Any bearings that I am unaware of that would allow the 1" neck shaft to reside in the stock casting without hogging the casting to the point of weakness.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience.
Will
One option would be to machine off the race holders from the neck and sleeve down to accept Harley cups that I have. Another more drastic option would be to machine off the neck completely and weld on neck from MKIII with matching numbers and paperwork to donor engine. This could be double bonus of sealed bearings and no hassle registration. I'm not bothered by the idea of molesting the frame, all unused tabs and what not will be shaved off. This will be built to be a runner and to my taste. There are enough of these things in museums for those that want to see originals.
My question to Granpaul, Ludwig, Ironjohn, and all others that have dealt with the AJS/Norton/Matchless neck is what did you do?
How good/bad is the original set-up?
Any bearings that I am unaware of that would allow the 1" neck shaft to reside in the stock casting without hogging the casting to the point of weakness.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience.
Will