Lot details
Registration No: ANC707A
Frame No: G443714
Engine No: 660CT
cc: 490
MOT Expiry Date: None

Norton introduced a new trials machines in 1949 typed the 500T. The new model employed a modified 16H frame with reduced rear stays and a set of special fork yokes that brought the fork legs back to the steering column, a sump shield was fitted under the crankcases and Roadholder telescopic forks were employed fitted with a 7 inch brake and scalloped hub. The gearbox was the pre war type, employed due to the limited space available behind the all alloy engine that employed the ES2 cams and flywheels and a soft 6:1 compression ratio. A great deal of attention was applied to keeping the overall weight low with a lightweight silencer, alloy rear engine plates and mudguards being used. The model quickly gained a loyal following and continued in production until September 1954 when it was dropped from the range. Few changes in specification had been required in the models five year production life, although the scalloped front hub had given way to a normal one for the 1951 season.
The machine offered is supplied as a basic "kit of parts" enabling the creation of 500T replica. The engine is a 500T unit and is accompanied by a 16H frame with logbook modified to 500T standard. Some application and the acquisition of some easily sourced cycle parts will result in the creation of a machine similar to that ridden by a young Geoff Duke and esteemed throughout the classic trials world. PLEASE NOTE: This motorcycle is a Norton 500T Replica Kit and not as catalogued.