Thank you very much for your comments. Here's a link to the playlist containing videos in this mini-series so far. ruclips.net/p/PLgDzKiI-i6nahhYPeNGTa1EIiKzOwOy1B
Nice job Mike! I have a set of carbs with chokes if you want to but the chokes back on. Appreciate you working on it! You will love how it rides, vibrates more than a Commando but feels like a solid vintage bike under you and actually pretty comfortable. 😊
Thank you Paul. The carbs on the bike are great but I will be in touch if we need to fit chokes into them. It's very easy to do afterwards if needed. Cheers, Mike
I'm acquiring a 68 g15cs . I don't know much about the bike. But I'd like to wake up the comments . I'll begin work on the bike in about a month when I receive it. Motorcycle Anxiety will have the best of me till then. Can't wait to get started. Perhaps a few of my many questions can be answered from you tube knowledge.
I have a 1966 Atlas, redid it top to bottom about 20 years ago and parked it in the barn,been there ever since parked next to a T140. R Bacon.< I beleve, said that they vibrated a bit. Had mine idling on it's ride-off stand and noticed that it moved about 15 feet across the driveway while I was in conversation with my son Yup. they do vibrate a bit Would never sell 'cause they were so special in the day.
I swear I'm watching a motorcycle themed ASMR video.. his voice is so lulling.. I clicked on this because there's a 66 Atlas frame for sale in Stockton with a 58/9 650 SS engine in it so I was curious about the Atlas, but now I'm falling asleep.
@@TheMightyGarage I wish I could go get it, unfortunately I still live at home and am not allowed to -.- There is a 65 T120C that was set up for flat track racing in our garage though... unfortunately I'm not allowed to work on it and don't have the money for the new 389/95 carbs it needs, the ones it has are warped.
Putting chokes back on will help with starting. My 64 TR6 didn't come with the choke hooked up when I bought it. When I picked up a new Amal premier I decided to leave the choke in and see how it was. The bike started pretty easily before, but now I barely have to kick it and it fires up, first kick every time. Before the I put the choke back on it was first kick every time, 60 percent of the time. : )
I had nightmare times with my 66 atlas until I run-across an old British-bike mechanic who informed me that many of this model had faulty magneto-windings from new . A rebuilt magneto and it was a different-machine . Dave NZ
Hello Mike. Carburators caps were not mounted in the good way, throttle cables should have been forward. Throttle slides were not operating in very good conditions... Very nice video, I'm looking forward to the next one.
Hi Mike, Like Chris said, the carb tops were on backwards. Right around the 8 minute mark. So instead of the cable pulling straight up, it's pulling at an angle. Great bike!
Nice video layout, very through. When I got a customer's bike in with hard starting, I always checked the valve clearances first. Tight valves can cause low compression so knowing that is OK is paramount. I also noticed the balance tube between the carb spacers for a smoother idle I suppose. It's a precursor to the Yamaha YICS system connecting all the cylinders on some of their 4-cylinder bikes. Do you use a vacuum gauge on the spigots of that tube to sync the two carbs or do you use another method?
Hi Michael, Thank you very much for your advice about checking the valves/tappets. I will definitely do that in an upcoming video. Yes, that’s a balance pipe between the carburetors, just as you say. Thanks for your help. Best wishes, Mike
Are you getting some tips for when your working on the Manxman 🤔 Impressive toolbox and do have tea making machine as well ☕️😀 Hope the Atlas is a relatively easy fix, great looking bike. Enjoy yourself Mike 😎
When I just used a gasket on my Triumph, It would boil the fuel out of the bowl when I parked the bike for a short time. Went to just the o-ring and it ran perfectly.
Always amazed how the iconic Norton engine is transformed into a real looking thoroughbred in the Commando frame. Great looking restoration, Mike. What happened to yours? The last news I heard was to do with the seat base?
If it was a Commando the video would last an hour just showing how to remove those pesky inner bolts holding the carbs to the inlet manifold. You can turn the 7/32“allen key about two degrees .
![1966 Norton Atlas [visit 2 of 31]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/9wZUBBq9ozQ/mqdefault.jpg)
Thank you very much for your comments. Here's a link to the playlist containing videos in this mini-series so far. ruclips.net/p/PLgDzKiI-i6nahhYPeNGTa1EIiKzOwOy1B
Nice to be inside your garage, Mike! And a nice lento pace, giving time for reflection and contemplantion. Love it!
Atlas is by far my favorite Norton. 👍
Very interesting - as always! Thank you SO much for using large black print on a white background for your comments. So much easier to read.
Great looking bike, I don't know what it is but dismantling and cleaning is satisfying.
A magnificent Atlas ! My heart is racing..................😍😍
Like a sympathetic physician. Looking forward to the next chapter.
Lot of owners find you to be the GO TO GUY. enjoyed the vid Mike. Just another day at the office. RIDE SAFE!
Looking for my first classic next year (2023) Very tempted by a 650SS or an Atlas, but also have my eye on a Commando. Great channel, very enjoyable.
Many thanks Steve. Both a great bikes. I really appreciate your note. Cheers, Mike
Nice job Mike! I have a set of carbs with chokes if you want to but the chokes back on. Appreciate you working on it! You will love how it rides, vibrates more than a Commando but feels like a solid vintage bike under you and actually pretty comfortable. 😊
Thank you Paul. The carbs on the bike are great but I will be in touch if we need to fit chokes into them. It's very easy to do afterwards if needed. Cheers, Mike
I'm acquiring a 68 g15cs . I don't know much about the bike. But I'd like to wake up the comments . I'll begin work on the bike in about a month when I receive it. Motorcycle Anxiety will have the best of me till then. Can't wait to get started. Perhaps a few of my many questions can be answered from you tube knowledge.
Had one of these. Still recovering from the experience. 🙄. Nice video...mike has alot more patience than I do.
I have a 1966 Atlas, redid it top to bottom about 20 years ago and parked it in the barn,been there ever since parked next to a T140. R Bacon.< I beleve, said that they vibrated a bit. Had mine idling on it's ride-off stand and noticed that it moved about 15 feet across the driveway while I was in conversation with my son Yup. they do vibrate a bit Would never sell 'cause they were so special in the day.
Hey, Mike, what a nice kind of TLC- work on it! I like that…. Greetings from northern Germany Manfred
Great to see the workshop being used
What a beautiful Atlas, I help restore one just like this one! That was in Costa Rica in 1980, it had a magneto instead of a normal ignition system!
I swear I'm watching a motorcycle themed ASMR video.. his voice is so lulling.. I clicked on this because there's a 66 Atlas frame for sale in Stockton with a 58/9 650 SS engine in it so I was curious about the Atlas, but now I'm falling asleep.
Ha ha, thank you, I think! 😉 that sounds like a very interesting project! Good luck 👍👍
@@TheMightyGarage I wish I could go get it, unfortunately I still live at home and am not allowed to -.- There is a 65 T120C that was set up for flat track racing in our garage though... unfortunately I'm not allowed to work on it and don't have the money for the new 389/95 carbs it needs, the ones it has are warped.
Wow, a 65 T120C is an awesome bike! That will be a great bike to have in the future. Best wishes
Putting chokes back on will help with starting. My 64 TR6 didn't come with the choke hooked up when I bought it. When I picked up a new Amal premier I decided to leave the choke in and see how it was. The bike started pretty easily before, but now I barely have to kick it and it fires up, first kick every time. Before the I put the choke back on it was first kick every time, 60 percent of the time. : )
Bikes in good hands👌
Thanks for posting, I'm looking forward to the rest of the series.
Hi Mike, that's like the one I had right out of highschool. Mine had the other carbs & megaphone exhaust. A proper 'Snortin Norton's👌
Hi Mike beautiful bike looking forward to this little project.. ps a man after my own heart with a tidy tool chest like that. 😊👍
Best wishes Eddie
Lovely old Norton, can't wait to hear it run.
Very interesting as always..You and your friends are learning me much about how I shall take care of my Norton 74. Your videos are great🇸🇪
I had nightmare times with my 66 atlas until I run-across an old British-bike mechanic who informed me that many of this model had faulty magneto-windings from new . A rebuilt magneto and it was a different-machine . Dave NZ
Bravo Mike Superbe Norton atlas
Sunday morning tuition, comfy chair, cup of tea, can’t fault it. 🇬🇧 ( oh ! I forgot and maybe a biscuit )
Looking good forward to the next one Mike. Noticed your sponsorship t shirt 👕 😉
Did I see that both carb tops were 180 degrees out, which perhaps doesn't matter with the choke sides deleted?
I had a Norton Atlas on my 18th birthday. Carbs were always going out of tune. I converted it to single carbs and it ran much better all round.
Hello Mike.
Carburators caps were not mounted in the good way, throttle cables should have been forward. Throttle slides were not operating in very good conditions...
Very nice video, I'm looking forward to the next one.
Hi Mike,
Like Chris said, the carb tops were on backwards. Right around the 8 minute mark. So instead of the cable pulling straight up, it's pulling at an angle. Great bike!
Nice video layout, very through. When I got a customer's bike in with hard starting, I always checked the valve clearances first. Tight valves can cause low compression so knowing that is OK is paramount. I also noticed the balance tube between the carb spacers for a smoother idle I suppose. It's a precursor to the Yamaha YICS system connecting all the cylinders on some of their 4-cylinder bikes. Do you use a vacuum gauge on the spigots of that tube to sync the two carbs or do you use another method?
Hi Michael, Thank you very much for your advice about checking the valves/tappets. I will definitely do that in an upcoming video. Yes, that’s a balance pipe between the carburetors, just as you say. Thanks for your help. Best wishes, Mike
Those top caps are on back the front ??? On the carbys😊
They're a nice bike indeed.
Great Inspiration for doing some work on my Atlas in future! Will you check the ignition too?
Thanks for sharing Mike!
I wish I lived in your neighborhood! LOL! ;-)
There's a special place for folks who remove the chokes from AMAL street carburetors. Hope you correct their error Mike and replace them.
What is the reason for not having the choke? Short what's the benefit?. What is the function of the short hose between the 2 inlet manifolds?
the short hose is an inlet balance tube.
I don't run a choke either.Just a little less clutter,but a bit more warm up time.
I don't think that carefully cleaning the under-seat toolbox will cause the Atlas to run better, but I guess it's worth a try. 😄
Are you getting some tips for when your working on the Manxman 🤔
Impressive toolbox and do have tea making machine as well ☕️😀
Hope the Atlas is a relatively easy fix, great looking bike.
Enjoy yourself Mike 😎
When I just used a gasket on my Triumph, It would boil the fuel out of the bowl when I parked the bike for a short time. Went to just the o-ring and it ran perfectly.
The o-ring would insulate the carburetor from the engine heat.
Upon re-watching, the correct carb top position does matter as the slide springs are not central on the slides.
Was it a mistake to equip the Atlas with two carburetors in ‘64?
Always amazed how the iconic Norton engine is transformed into a real looking thoroughbred in the Commando frame. Great looking restoration, Mike. What happened to yours? The last news I heard was to do with the seat base?
Incorrect carb mounting, overtightened carb top on r/h side. Unexpected on a m/c this clean. can't wait for the ignition system check.
I like the Atlas better than the Commandos. Not sure why exactly. I guess they look like they're focused on pure utility vs showy performance.
😎👍
No tufnol insulators...?
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If it was a Commando the video would last an hour just showing how to remove those pesky inner bolts holding the carbs to the inlet manifold. You can turn the 7/32“allen key about two degrees .
Haha. So true Uli! I hope all is well. Best wishes, Mike.