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Title: Norton Model 7 Speedometer
Post by: Norton55 on August 17, 2008, 03:26:05 PM

I am trying to find out the correct model number of Smiths speedometer for my Norton 1952 Model 7. Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks

Title: Re: Norton Model 7 Speedometer
Post by: L.A.B. on August 17, 2008, 05:22:31 PM

My Smiths info only goes back to 1954, but for 1954 - '55 the Model 7 standard speedo was type S467/147/L  

Title: Re: Norton Model 7 Speedometer
Post by: MyT21 on August 20, 2008, 04:35:39 AM

Hi L.A.B.

Would you do me a favor to give me information for my speedometer smith s467/59/L..for which bike model it suited to?

I have one,but do not know its application.
thank you

Title: Re: Norton Model 7 Speedometer
Post by: L.A.B. on August 20, 2008, 07:11:10 PM

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smith s467/59/L

OK, no problem,

That particular speedo is listed as being fitted to various Royal Enfield models, such as the 700cc Meteor, Super Meteor and 350/500cc Bullet models.

Also listed for some Royal Enfields that were badged and sold as Indians in the USA, such as the 500cc Indian Tomahawk twin.  

Title: Re: Norton Model 7 Speedometer
Post by: rivo on September 09, 2008, 09:35:06 PM

Hi Norton55,

I don't know whether or not my bike has its original tacho, but my Model 7 is fitted with a Smiths S467/3/L  (sometimes found on the internet as "S4673L"), 0-120 mph. As your '52 model 7 will most likely be plunger framed, and my Domi is a 1950 and thus plunger framed, this tacho type might be the one...

PS: I believe this tacho is also fitted on Triumph and BSA twins of that era.

Good luck on you, Greetings from Rien (Netherlands)