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 1950s Raleigh Brake levers steel chrome vintage town road bicycle bike  US $32.22
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 VINTAGE brake levers UNIVERSAL (NOS), no campagnolo US $29.00
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Photo Jigsaw Puzzle of Brother and sister in a toy vintage car from Mary Evans Sale Price: $29.99  |
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Photo Puzzle, Brother and sister in a toy vintage car. A young boy in a sailor suit at the wheel of his fantastic replica model car complete, with running boards, fenders, horn, lanterns and steering wheel. His sister (or perhaps his girlfriend?!) sits proudly alongside. Chosen by Mary Evans. 10x14 Photo Puzzle with 252 pieces. Packed in black cardboard box of dimensions 5 5/8 x 7 5/8 x 1 1/5. Puzzle image 5x7 affixed to box top. Puzzle |
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Shimano SL-BS64 Ultegra Bar End Shifter Set (8-Speed) List Price: $84.99 Sale Price: $67.76 |
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Shimano SL-BS64-8 eight-speed double/triple bar end shifters.Friction-compatible right leverThis shifter is not compatible with 8-speed Dura Ace; packaging calls out Dura Ace but the shifter itself is UltegraItem SpecificationsWeight83gWeight83gCassette SpacingShimano/SRAM 8Shifter/Derailleur CompatibilityShimanoEnd TypeShimano/Sram |
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Sunlite - Touring North Road, Alloy Bicycle Handlebar List Price: $33.98 Sale Price: $26.33 |
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Pyramid Touring North Road Handle Bar Alloy 21x3.5x1" clamp dia |
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Shimano BL-R400 Road Drop Brake Levers Set (Black) List Price: $65.00 Sale Price: Too low to display |
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The Shimano R400 Drop Bar Brake Lever Set features internal return springs.Internal return springsItem Specifications- Left LeverColorSilver/BlackWeight258gBrake Lever ActuationShort PullBrake Lever UseLeftCableRoadItem Specifications- Right LeverColorSilver/BlackWeight129gBrake Lever ActuationShort PullBrake Lever UseRightCableRoad |
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Having owned the same Norton Commando for about 30 years and having owned many others over the years and having modified many of them. I feel that I have something to offer all Commando owners in the way of advice on modifications. I have gained a lot of experience over the years and even spent several years building, repairing and restoring motorcycles of all kinds. I still don't consider myself an expert though as I believe there is always more to learn and others may have different experiences to myself with the same thing.
So a list of the most useful mods but not in any particular order and this is only my opinion, I am sure some will disagree.
1. Front brake, I use a grimeca caliper on a floating disc but many other options are available and anything is better than the standard. I do like the look of the original though and prefer it to most of the mods I have seen. I did manage to improve the original front brake by fitting stainless pistons, braided hose, a different lever and finally a different master cylinder. You do now have the option (at least in the UK) of having the original master cyl. sleeved and a smaller piston fitted which I understand helps. It seems that Norton got the ratio of master cyl. piston to caliper piston wrong from the start.
2. 18" WM3 rear wheel rim, mainly for the choice of tyres which is very limited with the original 19". It does tend to follow the lines in the road a bit more than standard especially when the tyre is getting towards the end of it's life. I still manage to keep up with most modern machines on the twisty bits, but perhaps that's just the way I ride (usually fast).
3. Swinging arm, the later 850's have cotter pins fitted to stop the pin moving sideways and wearing out itself and the bushes. I fitted my own years ago by welding nuts on the back with pinch bots and the bushes and pin lasted for many years. PUT OIL IN IT do not use grease this will ruin the oil lite bushes in no time, I used to use an ep140 extra heavy gear oil which helped keep it in. Last time I had it apart I decided to make my own mod. and have now fitted needle roller bearings that run in grease.
4. Front Forks, to keep the front end tight and improve the damping I have fitted a damping kit and strengthened the front mudguard stay to improve stability. there are damping kits and fork braces available still from suppliers. I also fitted a steering damper a few years back but have now removed it and found little difference. I have high wide bars (export bonnie type) and find there is plenty of leverage to keep things pointing where you want to go.
5. Isolastics, a simple one this just fit the later MKIII adjustable type and no more shimming required.
6. Head steady, I have the original fitted at the moment but I am going to make myself one with bearings in it very soon. These type are available from your local friendly Norton dealer!! well some of them anyway. Or you may go for the Norvil type head steady of fit the MKIII type with the springs. This should help with high speed stability.
7. Shocks, I have used Koni adjustable shocks for many years and in fact the same pair have been on my 750cc for 25 years + with no signs of leaking and set on the lowest damping setting the are still firm. (Girlings suck)
So there you are, a few modifications that I personally have found enhance my riding experience, I would be very interested to hear your own views on anything Norton. You can find me through my blog site.
Gordon Bloomfield 2010 http://www.moneymakingbusinessonline.net
http://nortonmotorcycles.blogspot.com Safe riding (c) Gordon Bloomfield 2010
Bajaj Avenger
The Bajaj avenger is cruiser bike introduced by Bajaj Auto. The Bajaj Avenger comes in the series similar to the Kawasaki Eliminator, but the design and the structure is inspired from the Bajaj Eliminator. The bike had a single cylinder Kawasaki engine and air-cooled. You will experience unlimited joy by a cruiser. The Avenger has a high stability and long cruising joy rides, along with wide saddle seat and an exclusive back rest. You will also find the 200 cc powerful DTSI engine, which is the Bajaj trademark.
The design of the Bajaj Avenger is sharply angled with a long travel suspension in the front. It has a smooth triple clamp with matt finish, front brake levers and clutch and rear view mirrors of chrome finish with bar end weights. Thus giving it the vintage look to the Bajaj Avenger DTSi.
This bike is super comfortable and gives the rider an extraordinary experience by its unique long wheelbase and seats that are couch style so that the rider can put the feet up. The 1475mm wheelbase is huge and the handlebar is heavy giving the Bajaj Avenger the great stability and sturdiness. The ride becomes comfortable especially for long travel due to its suspension and the non-adjustable, coil springs at the rear end and due to the shock absorbers.
The Bajaj Avenger bike's engine is outfitted with patented Bajaj DTSi technology which is regarded as the most advantageous combustion to give out the best performance. The Baja Avenger DTSi includes a modified engine of the Bajaj Pulsar 200. It gives out 112.88 KW (17hp)@8000rpm. The Bajaj Avenger claims to have a top speed of about 114 km/h and reaches -60 km/h in about 5.18 seconds and in 20.03 seconds it reached 0-100km/h. The mileage of the Bajaj Avenger DTSi is around 40 kmpl for riding in a city, taking an account of the Indian roads, the 200 cc engine and the traffic, this mileage can be considered to be very good.
The engine type is 4 strokes DTSi, displacement is 180 cc, the peak power of the Bajaj Avenger is 16.5/12.15 kw @ 8000rmp and the Max Torque is 15.22 Nm. The brakes are hydraulically operated disc brakes-260 mm at the front and the rear brake is 130 mm drum. The tyres of this bike are 17"x90/90 front size and 15"x130/90 of the rear size. The dimension of the wheel base is 1475mm and the kerb weight is 154kg.
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Are these bicycle parts easy to find? (See picture)?
I have bought some vintage brake levers but do not have this vital part:
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If its not clear from the picture its the rubber/plastic thing that keeps the outer cable firmly in place at the top of the brake lever. Would I be able to find them at any bicycle store?
Vintage anything is not going to be found at any bike shop unless it is a shop that deals only in Vintage parts such as this. There is no market really for this type of part that you need and your only best bet would be to shop locally or check ebay and that too would be a stretch at best. Good luck but dont get your hopes up.
Bikes on the Bay vintage motorcycle show revs up the crowd at Capitola Mall
CAPITOLA -- Old motorcycles found new appreciation Sunday at the Bikes on the Bay vintage show at the Capitola Mall.
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