Registration No: 556 DXP
Frame No: P678930
Engine No: 18-100250
CC: 650
MOT: Exempt

• Classic race bike based on a 1962 Norton 650SS Dominator
• Seeley double sided front brake and Shaftleitner 5-speed box
• Supplied with BHR racing papers, buff log book and a V5

Norton was founded by James Lansdowne Norton in Birmingham in 1898 and began building motorcycles with French and Swiss engines in 1902. In 1907 a Norton with a Peugeot engine won the first Isle of Man TT race starting a long tradition of sporting excellence. Developed for their Manx Norton race bikes, the legendary Featherbed frame eventually made its way onto the road in 1953 housing the 500cc twin cylinder engine in the Dominator 88. Further development increased the engine size and the introduction of the 650SS in 1962 formed the ultimate expression of the Dominator range and when coupled with Nortons Roadholder forks became one of the most sought after 'Cafe Racers' in the 1960s.

This 1962 650SS Dommie was bought by the vendor in 1971 and used on the road for 18 months before being converted into a race bike and used on the track between 1972 and 1976. Put into storage, it was then put back on the road in the mid 1980s for 3 exciting trips to the IOM TT before again being mothballed for a number of years. The vendor then started classic racing in 2009 so the bike was recommissioned and raced with the British Historic Racing Club for another 4 years. In its time it has been modified for racing use and now sports a Wideline frame, short Roadholders, Metmachex swinging arm, steering damper, a genuine Manx conical rear hub and a very rare genuine Seeley double sided front brake. The engine has been tuned by Jim Bougham with HC pistons and 30mm Concentrics together with a high flow oil pump and Boyer electronic ignition driving through a triplex primary chain and a commando clutch, the gearbox is an AMC shell with a Shaftleitner 5-speed gear cluster. The chassis is finished off with a Lyta alloy fuel tank and a Manx style central oil tank and seat. Maintained by Pete Lovell Developments it comes supplied with a paddock stand, a BHR registration document, the original buff log book and a V5. A very well specified bike with a great history for either track use or the ultimate cafe racer for the road.

For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415871189