I enjoyed the article posted by Being as it depicts the Dunstall Norton as I remember it. I have to admit though I never ued any of the Dunstall internals on my bike back then, just the body work, 2-1-2 and rear sets. The part of the article about ensuring the pistons for the 810 kit retaining the same weight as the 750 doesn't ring true with me because that's exactly why I didn't use the 810 kit. I had a dynamically balanced crank and as I remember the 810 pistons were about 35 grams heavier than my stock Norton issue pistons ea. Perhaps the article refers to Dunstall 750 pistons. There have been enough negative comments about the quality of the Dunstall parts posted here in the past though so it's worth taking note and examining everything closely before you invest or instal.
WAS PAUL DUNSTALL MAD ?
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I know a lot has been written about Dunstall "bits", particularly about the quality of the internal options. I've been a life-long fan of the body work, and like RennieK, have grown to appreciate the Dunstall cafe style. Properly fitted, the original fairing, tank and seat kit will last a lifetime and set one's bike apart from the rest. Not to say I don't appreciate a stock Commando set-up, but I've always loved the classic Dunstall 3-piece look on a Commando.
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Do tell us Benz what spares did you ever purchase from the Paul Dunstall Organisation :?: ( as he liked to be known, just before his demist)[/quote]
Methinks Bernhard that your prejudice is certainly justified but has festered in the decades following your experiences.
I still stand by my statement, "Dunstall provided just as much reliability as the rest of the british motorcycle industry."
How many thousands of riders swore off british bikes forever after Honda introduced the CB750 as the proverbial nail in the coffin. It sure was nice to ride a bike that would start in the morning and wouldn't disintegrate on its own discretion.
Honestly, what could one expect ordering performance parts for a bike famous for such extreme manufacturing inconsistencies that certain bikes would piss oil straight out of the dealership.
I equate this to opening a case of Pabst. Sometimes it tastes great, but sometimes it tastes like the whole freighter it was shipped in sat in a lot for six months baking in the sun.
I agree with your comments on the 810….as my comment regarding my 810 cylinder being used as a paperweight should have illustrated.
But what about my beautifully cast, incredibly functional dual disc front brakes? How about my Borrani rims, decibel silencers, bronze valve guides, lightened rockers, and race cam? 40 years later, still ticking.
Regarding spare parts, I was born well after the Dunstall factory closed its doors.
All I'm saying is show some respect where respect is due. Dunstall should be credited with playing an important part in a critical industry (aftermarket components) to us bike riders that was just entering its infancy. Damn right there were some bullshit products made and sold, but there were also, some very very good ones.
Did I mention the fiberglass body kit?
Methinks Bernhard that your prejudice is certainly justified but has festered in the decades following your experiences.
I still stand by my statement, "Dunstall provided just as much reliability as the rest of the british motorcycle industry."
How many thousands of riders swore off british bikes forever after Honda introduced the CB750 as the proverbial nail in the coffin. It sure was nice to ride a bike that would start in the morning and wouldn't disintegrate on its own discretion.
Honestly, what could one expect ordering performance parts for a bike famous for such extreme manufacturing inconsistencies that certain bikes would piss oil straight out of the dealership.
I equate this to opening a case of Pabst. Sometimes it tastes great, but sometimes it tastes like the whole freighter it was shipped in sat in a lot for six months baking in the sun.
I agree with your comments on the 810….as my comment regarding my 810 cylinder being used as a paperweight should have illustrated.
But what about my beautifully cast, incredibly functional dual disc front brakes? How about my Borrani rims, decibel silencers, bronze valve guides, lightened rockers, and race cam? 40 years later, still ticking.
Regarding spare parts, I was born well after the Dunstall factory closed its doors.
All I'm saying is show some respect where respect is due. Dunstall should be credited with playing an important part in a critical industry (aftermarket components) to us bike riders that was just entering its infancy. Damn right there were some bullshit products made and sold, but there were also, some very very good ones.
Did I mention the fiberglass body kit?
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