Norton Service Release Database N3/44

SERVICE RELEASE N3/44

NATURE OF RELEASE: Front Wheel Disc Break MODELS AFFECTED: 1972/73 Commando DISTRIBUTION: Worldwide (general distribution) EXPLANATION: It has come to our notice that instances have occurred where owners of 1972/3 Cormnando modeIs have reversed the assembly of the front fork sliders in order to fit the front brake caliper forward of the left fork slider. This can be accolplished with the minimum modification to Hydraulic pipework and Mudguard (fender) stay alteration.   ACTION: Norton Villiers Limited wish to bring to the notice of all concerned that such altoration to the designed specification may constitute a hazard to the rider. The front wheel bearing (L/H) lockring has right hand thread. When the front wheel is reversed to fit the above unauthorised layout there is a possibilty of the lockring loosening, in which case the disc would become mis-located in the caliper, creating an extremely hazardous condition March 1973 Norton Villiers Canada Limited