Norton model 50 post test ride problems

[@webtoedman]

My BSA Starfire had a spider's web in the speedometer. It wouldn't indicate above forty miles an hour.

[@ginner43]

I love things like that.

[@stevendegreef93]

Those old English motorcycles were leking from the factory! Don’t expect them not to leak, it’s the way they were made!

[@ginner43]

The usual porosity of an old British bike is not a problem, this thing however is completely incontinent.

[@dja1353]

I think I see why Honda sold black bikes in the 60s.

[@ginner43]

They do look good in black, but this age of Norton should be silver or green. This one can stay black.

[@47dirtyden]

As usual British bike electrics were poor, had issues with Triumph speed twin & Tbird in 60’s fitted mags to them joe lucas alternators awful!

[@ginner43]

Norton did go back to a mag on some models. Possibly the 600ss. I'm sure someone will correct me if I am wrong.

[@ronvalente65]

that's the fun of running an old bike! i used to ride an old ETZ 250 mz to work when I worked on the outskirts of Manchester, it looked rough but basically it ran well, I can't ever remember it letting me down to and from work, just at the weekend I used to do any fettling, Any parts I need I used to buy online from a parts dealer in Merseyside!!! all good fun.

[@ginner43]

Good fun it is.

[@cannedcatfood377]

The unicorn on the fence is a nice touch. Sure to bring good fortune!

[@ginner43]

The rusty unicorn. It's seen better days, I keep spraying it oil to try and stop it rusting away to nothing.

[@shedbythetracks]

Beautiful bike... Not bored at all... I don't go for the usual YT wiz-bang nonsense. Keep up the good work. Cheers from Iowa

[@ginner43]

Thank you from Gainsborough

[@dungspreader]

Naughty Norton . Teething troubles always take time . But it's looking good . Tin primary covers are a PITA . Bash with a mallet and carry on . Bubble gum on petrol tank leak for now ? Will ruin the flavour no doubt . Needs must though . 👍

[@ginner43]

I wonder which flavour is the most resistant to ethanol?

[@dungspreader]

​@@ginner43. Liqorice would be best colour match .

[@lemontier]

You could work on Nortons every video and I wouldn't wander off. Thanks for your efforts. Greetings from Chicago.

[@ginner43]

Thank you

[@johnutting9615]

Looks like a mid 1960 engine number,if it is 92xxx

[@ginner43]

It could well be, the bike is a bit of a bitsa.

[@johnutting9615]

I wondered about that as the photos i have of a model 50 in the slimline frame shows a hole in the gap between oil tank and battery box with quite a large ( 1and half inch ) gap to the carb mouth. Also had to question the front engine plates they look like they would fit a larger diam crankcase. Just hope that you can get those engine works done and get some good riding on it. Best of luck .

[@theangelshomestead4132]

Ahh great video the lathe is a brilliant tool. Used mine last week to make tiny cable stoppers

[@ginner43]

Everyone should have a lathe.

[@frankboff8185]

I found the video very interesting, thanks for sharing.

[@ginner43]

Thanks for watching

[@lordlomanagh5966]

Brilliant job ol' style

[@ginner43]

Thank you

[@dugwthree]

i look forward. i like the bike.

[@ginner43]

Thank you

[@petersmart2894]

Keep going please

[@ginner43]

Will do

[@lyndatomlins3448]

They always require many test runs to sort out minor problems. She'll be reliable soon enough.

[@ginner43]

You are right, it sometimes takes a while for all the issues to present them selves.

[@phil9322]

Nice to see the younger generation getting stuck in and fixing their stuff. Enjoying watching your fight with the Norton.

[@ginner43]

It is an enjoyable battle. Thank you for watching.

[@andrewbernard9571]

Hope you get all the little Nitty-gritty stuff sorted out on your Beautiful ❤ model 50 Mate. Cheers 😊

[@ginner43]

I hope so too