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[Scalyback]

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Norcroft 1000cc RE pictures released.

I was perusing Tarun Daniel's Facebook group, Cast Iron Connoisseurs, and came across this which seemed worth sharing here....






















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[Scalyback]

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[Adrian]

Of all the after-market Bullet-based vee-twins, I think the Musket has the best looking engine compared with the Norcroft or the Carberry. Has anyone considered casting up a mirror-image head and Barrel so that you could have a single-carb version?



The other issue I have with the looks of these bikes is the need to modify the Bullet frame, am I the only one thinking the results look a bit clunky? Whoever styled the pre-war K and KX side-valve models pulled it off quite nicely, the lines on these just don't seem to flow as well. I did see one picture taken in the US of a Musket engine sat (comfortably) in a replica featherbed frame, that looked a lot more elegant even if the phot was only a mock-up...



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[scotty]

Think all these lashups will fail, they will sell a few like carberry, but who will pay for 1950s heads and barrels on a new crankcase and all the crap you have to comply with re polution regs. Cant see them going into a decent production run to get costs to a reasonable level.been quite a few of special builders over the years where are they now, all gone bust. My 2pworth.

[Adrian]

Calling them lash-ups might be rather harsh, I understand they are actually very well engineered. The mistake may be in trying to salvage/re-work the Indian Bullet frame when something bespoke might be more appropriate, you could still re-use the forks, swinging arm and wheels, etc. I know it would add to the cost, though by the time you factor in the outlay for one of these engines you might as well get a new frame. By the way, if you cut the front down tube off a recent Indian Bullet frame to weld new down tubes on, where is the chassis no. plate supposed to go? Answers on a postcard, please...



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[Scalyback]

On the bit of tube on the headstock I'd imagine?

Anyone seen the special offers tab? Seems our hosts are upgrading the website? It's on a new www address, so maybe we get a new forum with edit facility?

[Revband]

Sorry but I agree with the lash up theory, front mudguard not in straight, primary side footrest a few inches further out than the timing side one, cheap white plastic tie wraps, it doesn't stand close scrutiny.

[Scalyback]

Precisely! Tornado and Kevin both have quality black plastic tie wraps holding cables on.

[Revband]

When Kevin was new he would have had nice leather straps with metal buckle's, Scalyback you should hang your head in shame