Norton Manx Commando Race Bike - Cafe Racer for sale
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Built and successfully raced in period by previous owner, here we have genuine Norton Manx Commando race bike. Built over several years using only the best components available during its racing period, this highly specified race bike is available for sale for racing once again or used to build special road going bike, possibly 500 Manx with engine swap or Cafe Racer. Dry stored for few years now so would advise full strip, inspect and rebuild but was fully functional prior to it stopping racing.
Frame Genuine Goodman/Sprayson Manx wideline featherbed frame manufactured from Reynolds 531 tube. Accompanied with letter of authenticity from Ken Sprayson referencing the frame number stamped on the headstock.
Swing arm Works type oval swing arm.
Fork Roadholder Manx length forks Dick Hunt alloy Seeley fork yokes internals, complete with external fork springs.
Front Wheel Norvil front wheel, disc, fork leg brake calliper assembly on 18" Akront flanged rim.
Rear wheel Triumph (R3) rear hub on 18" Akront flanged rim with lightened Triumph disc.
Brakes Both front and rear brake assemblies are AP Master cylinders and calliper assemblies. (Just Overhauled)
Engine 750cc Norton Commando with: Fred Barlow Cylinder Head Mega cycle Cam R/D valve springs and caps Polished Rockers Hi Compression Pistons Crank Re Balanced by Bob Newby to suit Featherbed frame
Gearbox speed Manx. Steve Maney outrigger bearing (new, never fitted)
Clutch Bob Newby with 40mm belt drive and cover.
Exhaust Hi Level into (This is the very exhaust system Steve Maney used as pattern to make his ‘Maney’ exhaust system)
Carbs 32mm Amal Mk1 concentric.
Ignition Interspan electronic (With built in Krober rev counter driver)
Fuel oil tanks Genuine Lyta short circuit alloy fuel tank Ex Ray Petty alloy oil tank.
Seat Ex Ray Petty Manx suede seat.
Fairing GRP full fairing and all brackets.
Also included Spare rear shock springs, engine rebuild stand, gearbox rebuild stand, several spare rear aluminium sprockets and home made tooling. Also wooden bike maintenance stand.
Only genuine bidders please and request that bidders read the description above carefully and study the photographs. Please ask any questions before bidding. Collection only from YO8
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