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Maintenance / Equipment
Consult your authorised Norton dealer whenever there is doubt as to the correct or safe operation of this
Norton motorcycle.
Remember that continued operation of an incorrectly performing motorcycle may aggravate a fault and
may also prejudice safety.
Ensure all equipment that is required by law is installed and functioning correctly.
The removal or alteration of the motorcycle’s lights, silencers, emission or noise control systems can
violate the law. Incorrect or improper modification may adversely affect the handling, stability or other
aspect of the motorcycle operation, which may result in an accident causing injury or death.
If the motorcycle is involved in an accident, collision or fall, it must be taken to an authorised Norton
dealer for inspection and repair.
Any accident can cause damage to the motorcycle that, if not correctly repaired, may cause a second
accident that may result in injury or death.
Before Servicing
Before starting to service a motorcycle, careful reading of the applicable section is recommended to
eliminate unnecessary work. Photographs, diagrams, notes, cautions, warnings, and detailed descriptions
have been included wherever necessary. Nevertheless, even a detailed account has limitations; a certain
amount of basic knowledge is also required for successful work.
Especially note the following:
Dirt: Before removal and disassembly, clean the motorcycle. Any dirt entering the engine or other
parts will work as an abrasive and shorten the life of the motorcycle. For the same reason, before
installing a new part, clean off any dust or metal fillings.
Battery Ground: Remove the battery ground (-) lead from the battery before performing any
disassembly operations on the motorcycle. This Prevents:
o The possibility of accidently turning the engine over while partially disassembled.
o Sparks at electrical connections which will occur when they are disconnected.
o Damage to electrical parts.
Installation, Assembly: Generally, installation or assembly is the reverse of removal or disassembly.
But if this Service Manual has installation or assembly procedures, follow them.
Tightening Sequence: Generally, when installing a part with several bolts, nut, or screws, start them
all in their holes and tighten them to a snug fit. Then tighten them evenly in a cross pattern. This is
to avoid distortion of the part and/or causing gas or oil leakage. Conversely when loosening the
bolts, nuts, or screws, first loosen all of them by about a quarter of a turn and then remove them.
Where there is a tightening sequence indication in this Service Manual, the bolts, nuts, or screws
must be tightened in the order and method indicated.
Torque: When torque values are given in this Service Manual, use them. Either too little or too
much torque may lead to serious damage. Use a good quality, reliable torque wrench.
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