Description
1929 NORTON CS1
Having won the 1927 Senior TT and broken the lap record on only it's second recorded outing, Norton's new Walter Moore designed OHC 500 rapidly became the sought after road burner for the wealthy and discerning motorcyclist of the time. It was expensive and only produced in very limited numbers, but was nevertheless the company's top of the range model, until superseded by the Carroll OHC in 1930.
This particular machine was found in the late 1990's, at the back of a garage in East Yorkshire where it had stood for many years. The bike was largely complete but tired and neglected. Best guess was it had last been on the road back in the 1970's. I purchased the machine as a partially completed restoration which included having had the engine fully rebuilt by acknowledged Norton OHC expert, Geoff Bain; the Lucas racing mag and dynamo overhauled; the forks rebushed and respindled together with a full paint and nickel job.
During my ownership, extensive additional work has been undertaken to bring the machine up to it's current condition. This includes a full gearbox rebuild with new double row bearing and built up reconditioned mainshaft; fitting new axles and wheel bearings; fitting correct period style ammeter and 1920's headlamp brackets; supplying a new carrier; fitting a refurbished period correct genuine klaxon horn; fitting new tyres and chains throughout; having the mudguards professionally reshaped; fitting five new/ retoothed sprockets within the primary casing; commissioning a new rear brake arm assy and finally fitting a new Vintele side stand ( a copy of the period Esway item).
In addition, the bike comes with a speedo set, currently not fitted as it transpired the cable was too short when the forks were fully extended. I was unable to source the correct cable but have very recently found out these are now stocked by JJ Cables. I can also supply a video of the bike running and there are copy parts lists and handbook plus period accessory catalogues that come with the machine.
In summary, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a very tidy, fully equipped and very original machine, refurbished to a high standard with matching frame and engine numbers and an engine rebuilt by Geoff Bain.
The reason for the sale (which I have been reluctant to pursue) is a significant change in personal circumstances together with too many other calls on my time.
I am looking for offers in the region of £24, 750
