i have a n50 with a model 18 engine and side car attached . it starts but is not running how it should i think it has been stood for some time , what is the best book to get with instructions on the getting and keeping the engine in good order . i want to insure i have it running well and have no natural ability so need guidance .thanks for any help
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The bike has a file with it…
The bike has a file with it and good history one of the previous owners used it as as a funeral side car .the original engine is in a museum and it has been looked after well , i just need sign posting to appropriate resources . would love to get it running properly as it looks sad just siting there . i have taken it up and down the road a few times and it rides really well . i think its more of a know-lage skills thing . i don't think its a big step i just need to learn new skills , Norton cub do they do skill sharing days ? if ia can work out how to do it i wil post photos
of the file and the bike
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If you're near...
... one of the club section meets then it would be well worth popping along and having a chat. The Model 18 is a pretty simple bike but is very different to modern machinery.
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Let someone else decide…
You say it rides well but does not run as it should. How do you know? Is up up to temperature, fresh fuel, good lubrication?? I would get a person familiar with this type of machine to evaluate.
Take the advice and act upon it, documentation is abundant on line for single cylinder Nortons'. They are a simple 4 stroke engine, and the model 50 is a straightforward machine layout. Sidecars can incur other issues but unless you know what is the right feeling then get the judgement of one who knows. Your location would be helpful.
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yes it rides well as in the…
yes it rides well as in the brakes work it runs in a straghtline turns left right and stops bike wise its a good bike . .i am in midsomernorton not to be confused with Midsomer murders .
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We need to know where people are to be able to help[ them properly. Come on Webmaster we need a location within the name of the memeber?
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Bristol Branch is on your…
Bristol Branch is on your doorstep.
Check their contact details in Roadholder (pg 42, Nov issue.
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thank you i have sent them…
thank you i have sent them an email .from the details in road holder
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Whereabouts are you in the country?and tell us more of the history of the bike. This is a big step if you say you have no natural ability. Is that no NA to ride a bike or no NA with spanners and the like? Probably the best idea is to find out where the local NOC branch meets and go and introduce yourself, there usually is someone there who can help point you in the right direction.
The singles compendium in the library section is a good start. in the hunt for information.