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    just a link to a comp on this forum

    http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=22920.msg242943#msg242943
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    COMPETITION TIME

    we usually only run these on brit forums, but heh time to branch out question... We were asked to replicate a frame . which we have done in the 4 pics below. What motorcycle brand and model is it for? Only 2 answers per person, if no one gets the make and model we will declare the winner the...
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    started remaking slim line frames.

    We used to make the slim line Norton frame as it is the best for a triton build. However the slim line has a reputation of "not all are created equal." Put two original slim lines side by side, and start measuring certain parts and the chances are the two will not be exactly the same. This...
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    new use for a belt sander

    although we start our manx and norley frames at the headstock, the shape of the tube on both frames makes it easier to then end at the headstock, this always caused probs getting the notching correct on the upper frame tube to headstock. untill someone noticed that the roller on the belt sander...
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    you know you've had a crap day

    when you have to ring me up to ask me to recover your 2010 moto guzzi from the scene of an accident, an accident which was your fault, when you rode into the side of a car. but you save me a bit of time as it does'nt take me long to right down the mileage...
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    triton

    we get asked quite often , "Is a Triton a Triton only when it is in a Norton Manx frame or any Norton frame" A triton is a triumph engine in any norton frame. The manx frame is lighter than the old featherbeds so there is a slight performance gain. Many prefer the Norton slime line frame...
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    my apologies

    did'nt have my settings set up correctly. so was unaware that i had received a number of pm's which i totally ignored. Sorry, was'nt ignorance, i just did not look properly. :-[
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    the final format of our Norley frame kits

    this short video shows the final format for our Norley frame kits. that is frame, oil tank fuel tank and seat unit. the tank maker we use now is a craftsman of the highest order. his ali tanks really take some beating quality wise. even the underneath is good. the seat units are grp and ali...
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    finally got our frames into the usa

    although we have a lot of enquiries from the states concerning our manx , domiracer and Norley frames (manx style frame to accept the solid mount evo sportster engine) the problem arises with getting our frames on the road over there. so after talks with Alan Bernard of Santiago choppers. our...
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    norzilla fires up.

    a while back i posted pics of a frame and rear suspension set up we made for the aprillia v twin engine. plus we made a special manx tank and seat unit. well finally she has been fired up. and prodly reads 114 decibells within the garage of the owner. the mapping needs a little more work...
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    the harton is a step closer

    tank is a standaed fitment ali sprint tank for a featherbed frame. seat unit is from tony dunall. the tank is unpolished as it will be painted black. we made up the 2 into 1 system just for testing performance and ground clearance
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    the harton/ norley/ whatever finally a rolling chassis

    this one is taking some time.:D mainly because we are not doing it as a one off. but with the intention of supplying it as a frame kit. this one shows a rigid mount engine. sprocket fitted to the engine instead of the belt means that. with the oval swingarm in these pics. it will take a 130...
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    box section 350 twin swingarms

    our tab 350 frames have broken lap records at most of the uk circuits. however the cost of shipping makes our frames prohibitive to the states,canada etc. but the 350 does benifit from having the weight 2" further forward. this is achived by having a 2" longer than stock swingarm. however our...
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    work in progress

    work in progress. a benelli 500 engine in a modified rc162 replica frame. using 1 1/4" tubing instead of the 1 1/8" we use for the 250's the engine mounts are the same as they are on the old honda 500 4 but the benelli has inclined barrels . this will be raced as it will pass this 10 paces away...
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    aprillia manx update

    almost there now. still the rear subrame to fabricate in ali. oil cooler hose etc. but looking good. frame deign is ours. using one of our own modified wide line frames. rear suspension. cbr600 with owner designed geometry. fuel tank and seat unit by our good friend terry baker. who designed the...
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    sportster featherbed frame kits

    Sportster Featherbed Hi all. Firstly i would like to thank all those who have registered an interest in the Harley sportster featherbed frame kits, which we are developing. And also to thank you for your patience. After a lot of drawings and mock ups using small diameter tube we have settled on...
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    notice anything odd about this?

    based on a suzuki 250 4 engine. it's at the tank makers getting a tank and seat unit made
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    for the cb350 owners!

    on this site alone there are a number of very good looking cb350 cafe racers. here in the uk most of the remaining cb350's are track bikes, very rare to see one on the road. As with many things american they often spark off an interest here in the uk. cafe racers are now under going a revival...
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    brand new 7r/g50 frame for sale

    this frame is unused. made here in Wales from bt45 tubing, fully bronze welded. tapered swing arm. we will ship abroad, please send me your country name and post/area code for a shipping quote our usual price for this frame with swing arm is £2200.00 £1650.00
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    remember these?

    if you are over a certain age these should look familiar. no brit chop worth it's salt would have been without a pair. they are now being produced again. and available from ...well me! 20" long with 3 adaptors
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