The primary chain has now been fitted. A period grease nipple has replaced the modern one on the rear damper. The brass plug has also been dulled down. These Maughans-rebuilt dampers do look a bit out of place but we feel it would be foolhardy to use period ones as they will never work as …
Assembly is continuing with progress coming along in leaps ‘n’ bounds. This is looking spectacular! The different chromium plated finishes complimenting the machined alloy of the damper and the cad plated fasteners. The finish of the brass reservoir drain plug needs to be dulled down a bit. The modern grease nipple also stands out… Bert …
Recent inactivity is due to the fact that we have been awaiting and sourcing parts. A large order of parts arrived from the VOCS. As has been previously explained, the trick Norton clutch will be retained. This component is imbued with the bike’s racing history and to sideline it in favour of an original Albion …
Peter Johnson always keeps an eye on this blog and is kind enough to share his recollections with me by email. Peter’s comments on the clutch: “The original clutch was used at first… Sadly, the splined hub was soft, and kept sinking onto the output shaft… Went to see an old man who had an …
2751 left the factory with an Albion racing gearbox and Albion clutch. Whilst the bike was being raced and developed by Peter Johnson a lighter more efficient clutch setup was employed. From what we can ascertain a Norton Dominator clutch was altered to fit the Albion mainshaft spline. Whilst this modified clutch is not original …
Grey Flash 2751 