Norton model 50 will it start?

Instead of getting on with the jobs and projects I already have, I thought it best to buy another.

[@cannedcatfood377]

Nice find! Both me finding your channel and you finding that very cool machine. Cheers from Vancouver.

[@ginner43]

Welcome aboard!

[@donaldwhitton8054]

Great "Attitude"..on Your Norton Workings..Genuine..Free Pass For Beer Here in Canada..Cheers.

[@ginner43]

Yay for free beer.

[@Honkawsuzyamal]

I had one just like that in 1974-75

[@ginner43]

How many leaks did yours have? This one is about as oil tight as a colander.

[@Honkawsuzyamal]

@@ginner43 The pressed steel primary chaincase always leaked. The cylinder head area only had minor oil leaks . This may be due to differing build quality on similar models. With time and perseverance you should be able to get it fairly oil tight. Crankcase breathing is worth investigating

[@user-ts1fp4nm9y]

Nice find!!!!!

[@ginner43]

Thank you

[@cherrybrandy269]

Nice job. Good presentation, very enjoyable. You have another Subscriber!

[@ginner43]

Thank you and welcome aboard.

[@dazzrock6146]

Very nice great video

[@ginner43]

Cheers man

[@andrewbernard9571]

You've got an Excellent Classic Motorcycle. And in Pretty Good Shape, of course you will need some work no doubt. It will definitely look better when it has the Proper Chromium panels on the fuel tank. Nice feature, Cheers

[@ginner43]

Thank you. Due to budget constraints pretty may be some time away. I'll improve things as I go along. Aiming for usable and reliable.

[@andrewbernard9571]

@@ginner43 The way to go.

[@mattellis6827]

Brilliant . Looking at it in the video it was well worth the wait

[@ginner43]

I think so.

[@twinphill900]

Excellent video, first time on your channel. Sub straight away, and I look forward to the next instalment 👍

[@ginner43]

Thank you

[@shedbythetracks]

The only thing better than discovering all the previous owners "improvements" is finding out the are electrically related. Cheers from the shed

[@ginner43]

The only electrical thing to worry about on this one is the big lucas switch on the headlight bowl. It feels a bit sloppy and the reproduction ones aren't the best.

[@dungspreader]

@@ginner43 . Ignore it and fix up an alternative cheap switch somewhere . That way you have a working solution and you p*ss off the rivet counters .

[@davidhorsley7350]

Best yet keep up the great work.

[@ginner43]

I try to keep improving. One day I'll figure out all the functions on my camera and how to edit properly.

[@johnfletcher7327]

A friend and myself went from London to Inverness on his 1957 model 50 with camping stuff and fishing tackle 1974 the old bike went well and didn't miss a beat there and back his one was pre feather bed good luck with your project.

[@ginner43]

That is a proper journey. Thank you for watching.

[@dungspreader]

Any day you pick up a fresh bike is a good day . I had a layshaft try to escape from one of those gearboxes , it was on an Atlas , so a bit more powerful engine , but you might want to check the bearing and replace it with a " superblend " bearing ( stupid name for a bearing ). But then I'm paranoid when it comes to bearings and like to replace them all , everwhere . I'm also paranoid about bears .

[@ginner43]

Bears and bearings. They have a lot in common, both can cost you an arm and a leg.

[@johnmarsh2078]

Not PC today but the full name of the bearing is FAG Superblend. The rollers are barrel shaped so that the bearing can tip without digging into the land. Very good for Commando mains, bearing in mind how flexible the cranks and cases are on those motors (especially the "Combat" engine).

[@josephleister9198]

Thats a nice score....

[@ginner43]

Thank you. I'm sure we're going to have some issues along the way, but I think it was a good find.

[@frankboff8185]

Interesting new project, nice one.

[@ginner43]

Cheers

[@lyndatomlins3448]

Interesting bike & you have a good understated, friendly manner. Cheers.

[@ginner43]

Thank you for watching.

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

Those motorcycles were serious transportation in the old days. Gas was rationed for 10 years after WW2. British motorcycles were reliable and dependable transportation. They earned their keep by taking their owners where they wanted to go. Simple and long lasting. Still useable today for their intended purposes. I have had my Triumph Tr-6 with a hard tail and magneto for 40 years. I commuted for 25 years on that bike. I was known as a Triumph guy. People couldn't believe that I bought a Sportster. I have had my Sportster for 25 years. Everyday transportation as l don't have a 🚗.

[@ginner43]

Good on ya. Motorcycles are always my first choice for transport, regardless of weather or time of year. Long may you continue.

[@lunartic7678]

Great vid as always mate

[@ginner43]

Thanks 👍