Norton Service Release Database N3/48

SERVICE RELEASE N3/48

NATURE OF RELEASE: Carburettor, Needle Settings. MODELS AFFECTED: 1973 850 c.c. Commando Model DISTRIBUTION: Worldwide (General Distribution) EXPLANATION: Owners report a very slight hesitation on rapid throttle openings from a "standing start" or in the intermediate gears which can be cured by raising the carburettor slide needle.   ACTION: Raise the carburettor needles one notch to the central (one below top) groove at the next convenient opportunity. Dealers should make a point of amending stock machines to the recommended setting during initial set-up procedures. May 1973 Norton Villiers Canada Limited