OK, the details,
De Norvin.....sitting since 1998 , when I put 700 miles on it . I then
parked it and there it sat. Engine is an HRD 1949 , which has been built to
lightning specs. New INA bottom end, with ' 0 ' run-out on fly wheel. New
spindles and followers , new MK 3 cams and spindles , new bearings &
main shafts , new push rods ( stainless ) , rockers, valves , guides , upper
and lower , springs .... I'm getting tired. 9.0;1 compression pistons + .020
new primary chain and shock absorber parts.... on & on... Runs fine.
Frame is 1954 featherbed, bolt up rear section , in chromo , front
end is 1951 Manx Norton forks , with Magnesium conical hub , backing plate
and wheel . Stainless spocks frt. & rear , on alloy wheels frt & rear...
New manx seat , fibreglass fenders and tank , stainless hard wear
through out. It is on 6 volt system , with original magneto, and Amal concentric
Mk 1 32mm carbs. THIS IS ALL FROM MEMORY, as it has been under cover
for over 20 years .
More photos will follow this week.
xbacksideslider said:
In about 1972-1975, a friend, Greg DuVall, owned one here in Los Angeles. Twin Lightening heads, Amal GPs, Ceriani forks, Munch Mammoth front brake, Britsh Racing Green. IMO that machine was the greatest street motorcycle I ever encoountered. I rode my 1971 Commando in his wake on many a ride. I watched that machine humble 750 Hondas and even chambered 500 & 750 Kawi triples.
I'd be interested in your friend's Norvin. LMK
I'll let you know if he decides to sell and get you contact info in that case.
Will