Project ?????

Kato · 28-08-2024, 03:55 PM

Might need to chip of a few barnicles

an unusual winter project maybe

yellowfever · 28-08-2024, 07:16 PM

That’s a lot of patina! At least the tyres look good…

Darren69 · 28-08-2024, 07:22 PM

A bit salty for me!

Bitza · 29-08-2024, 08:03 AM

Presumably it's on the Titanic?

Dukedesmo · 29-08-2024, 08:33 AM

Can anyone identify the bike?

Kato · 29-08-2024, 09:19 AM

It is or it was a Nortom 16H circa 1940 / 41

Nickj · 29-08-2024, 10:34 AM

Factory applied grease was much more tenacious back then, quick wash off and fill the tank any you'll be golden

Darren69 · 29-08-2024, 12:49 PM

Oily rag restore, it will be fine run like new!

Mr Gazza · 29-08-2024, 01:44 PM

Its amazing to look at that and think how far suspension, brakes, tyres and engine management technology has come in 80+ years.
Not to mention the use of plastics and composites like carbon fibre.

But let's also have a look at what's been lost too. There you have as standard, two stands, one for each wheel, a tyre pump clipped under the tank and a tool kit with enough tools to change a tyre and do essential maintenance.
There's also a pair of generous mudguards capable of protecting bike and rider from road merde. The chainguard, while not a full enclosure, is still copious enough to keep most of the filth off the chain and keep nearly all the lube off everything else.
Factory fitted pannier racks, handy for spare ammo and enemy artillery co-ordinates!
M1100 and similar bike owners eat your heart out at the battery access..

hhmunro · 10-10-2024, 10:43 AM

Thistlegorm? and Apeks regs, good for you!

Kato · 10-10-2024, 02:07 PM

I only ever use Apeks and yes spot on was the Thistlegorm, going again just after Xmas

hhmunro · 12-10-2024, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kato

I only ever use Apeks and yes spot on was the Thistlegorm, going again just after Xmas

Us too, with Apeks, bulletproof, thousands of dives, never an issue... Live aboard after Christmas I am guessing? The Red Sea is a top wreck diving choice... First did Thistlegorm in '95 I think, did it again a couple of years ago, a lot more silt now, but still very special. Did it in '97 on NITROX, Buddy and Me alone on the wreck as the air divers left, it was an amazing feeling

28-08-2024, 03:55 PM	#1
Kato Dismantled Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: East Molesey Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,242	Project ????? Might need to chip of a few barnicles an unusual winter project maybe __________________ "Political correctness is just intellectual colonialism and psychological fascism for the creation of thought crime"

28-08-2024, 07:22 PM	#3
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,091	A bit salty for me! __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

29-08-2024, 08:03 AM	#4
Bitza Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Poole Bike: M900ie Posts: 508	Presumably it's on the Titanic? __________________ Bitza

29-08-2024, 08:33 AM	#5
Dukedesmo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leics Bike: M900 Posts: 2,894	Can anyone identify the bike? __________________ M900, 916, LeMans II.

29-08-2024, 09:19 AM	#6
Kato Dismantled Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: East Molesey Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,242	It is or it was a Nortom 16H circa 1940 / 41 __________________ "Political correctness is just intellectual colonialism and psychological fascism for the creation of thought crime"

28-08-2024, 07:16 PM	#2
yellowfever Bronze Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London Bike: S2r 1000 Posts: 245	That’s a lot of patina! At least the tyres look good…

29-08-2024, 10:34 AM	#7
Nickj Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Forest Of Dean Bike: S2r Posts: 3,206	Factory applied grease was much more tenacious back then, quick wash off and fill the tank any you'll be golden __________________ "The final measure of any rider's skill is the inverse ratio of his preferred Traveling Speed to the number of bad scars on his body." Song of the sausage creature

29-08-2024, 12:49 PM	#8
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,091	Oily rag restore, it will be fine run like new! __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

29-08-2024, 01:44 PM	#9
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,963	Its amazing to look at that and think how far suspension, brakes, tyres and engine management technology has come in 80+ years. Not to mention the use of plastics and composites like carbon fibre. But let's also have a look at what's been lost too. There you have as standard, two stands, one for each wheel, a tyre pump clipped under the tank and a tool kit with enough tools to change a tyre and do essential maintenance. There's also a pair of generous mudguards capable of protecting bike and rider from road merde. The chainguard, while not a full enclosure, is still copious enough to keep most of the filth off the chain and keep nearly all the lube off everything else. Factory fitted pannier racks, handy for spare ammo and enemy artillery co-ordinates! M1100 and similar bike owners eat your heart out at the battery access.. __________________

10-10-2024, 10:43 AM	#10
hhmunro Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: bath Bike: M900 Posts: 46	Thistlegorm? and Apeks regs, good for you! __________________ I would agree with you, but then both of us would be wrong...

10-10-2024, 02:07 PM	#11
Kato Dismantled Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: East Molesey Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,242	I only ever use Apeks and yes spot on was the Thistlegorm, going again just after Xmas __________________ "Political correctness is just intellectual colonialism and psychological fascism for the creation of thought crime"