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Motorcycle Discussions => Identify these bikes! => Topic started by: dan65 on November 06, 2008, 11:33:22 AM

Title: Norton - unknown model, possibly 1930's?
Post by: dan65 on November 06, 2008, 11:33:22 AM

Hi

These 2 photos were amongst some things I inherited from my Granddad.

I was wondering if anyone could identify which model it is.  He had a liking for motorbikes and owned a number during his lifetime, but no-one in the family remembers this one!

Any help would be greatly appreciated  [smiley=smiley.gif]

Many thanks,
dan

Title: Re: Norton - unknown model, possibly 1930's?
Post by: Mr B on November 06, 2008, 01:07:49 PM

It an ohv engine that looks about 500 cc and the lack of front mag drive makes me think it could be an ES2, introduced in 1928 with a saddle tank in place of the flat tank used up till then. This bike had the cradle frame also used for the CS1.

Title: Re: Norton - unknown model, possibly 1930's?
Post by: RichP on November 06, 2008, 11:17:17 PM

I think that Mr B is spot on. The engine looks too tall for the 350 and the three-stay frame points to the ES2 for 1928 or so

Mmm...nice !

Title: Re: Norton - unknown model, possibly 1930's?
Post by: dan65 on November 07, 2008, 04:03:57 PM

Cheers [smiley=thumbsup.gif] MrB & RichP!

I'm really grateful for your help

Dan