May 2017
PRODDY RACER ("NORVIL") Parts from Andover, where all Genuine Production Racers were built.
April 2017
1st April, 2017
The Pen that signed the Deal
April Fools Day- a bit of Self-Indulgence!
Exactly ten years ago today Andover Norton was taken over from BSA/Regal Group by the Seifert family.
This was the high point of my career as at first Norton spares dealer, then Norton importer for Germany, and then Managing Director of the last existent Norton Group PLC company that was by now fully owned by myself.
I had had the dream to take on responsibility for what I saw as a sleeping giant. Andover Norton provided manufacture and engineering backup for all the self-acclaimed "Norton Specialists" but was virtually invisible to the Norton enthusiasts, keeping an extremely low profile and letting others reap the benefits.
This was the high point of my career as at first Norton spares dealer, then Norton importer for Germany, and then Managing Director of the last existent Norton Group PLC company that was by now fully owned by myself.
I had had the dream to take on responsibility for what I saw as a sleeping giant. Andover Norton provided manufacture and engineering backup for all the self-acclaimed "Norton Specialists" but was virtually invisible to the Norton enthusiasts, keeping an extremely low profile and letting others reap the benefits.
The Pen that signed the Deal
April Fools Day- a bit of Self-Indulgence!
Exactly ten years ago today Andover Norton was taken over from BSA/Regal Group by the Seifert family.
This was the high point of my career as at first Norton spares dealer, then Norton importer for Germany, and then Managing Director of the last existent Norton Group PLC company that was by now fully owned by myself.
I had had the dream to take on responsibility for what I saw as a sleeping giant. Andover Norton provided manufacture and engineering backup for all the self-acclaimed "Norton Specialists" but was virtually invisible to the Norton enthusiasts, keeping an extremely low profile and letting others reap the benefits.
This was the high point of my career as at first Norton spares dealer, then Norton importer for Germany, and then Managing Director of the last existent Norton Group PLC company that was by now fully owned by myself.
I had had the dream to take on responsibility for what I saw as a sleeping giant. Andover Norton provided manufacture and engineering backup for all the self-acclaimed "Norton Specialists" but was virtually invisible to the Norton enthusiasts, keeping an extremely low profile and letting others reap the benefits.
Seifert Family at the 2016 Open Day behind "Jake", the Balancer Commando
Ten Years on...
With the new boss having a background of dealing in Norton parts it was an all-time first for Andover Norton to be led by an owner conversant with the subject matter.
Not easy for both sides. The management team used to muddle on in traditional style- "We never did that", "They can always buy this part elsewhere", "It is all in hand (but not in stock)"- but the owner used to provide a 100% fill rate to customers' orders.
By now all customers will admit Andover Norton has improved in the last ten years. Not only have stock and turnover increased enormously, but our fill rate is second to none. The range of parts we do has about doubled, and product quality increased.
And the owners- now three young adults all riding Nortons in everyday life and on the track- are enthusiastic about the company.
Not easy for both sides. The management team used to muddle on in traditional style- "We never did that", "They can always buy this part elsewhere", "It is all in hand (but not in stock)"- but the owner used to provide a 100% fill rate to customers' orders.
By now all customers will admit Andover Norton has improved in the last ten years. Not only have stock and turnover increased enormously, but our fill rate is second to none. The range of parts we do has about doubled, and product quality increased.
And the owners- now three young adults all riding Nortons in everyday life and on the track- are enthusiastic about the company.
Ten Years on...
With the new boss having a background of dealing in Norton parts it was an all-time first for Andover Norton to be led by an owner conversant with the subject matter.
Not easy for both sides. The management team used to muddle on in traditional style- "We never did that", "They can always buy this part elsewhere", "It is all in hand (but not in stock)"- but the owner used to provide a 100% fill rate to customers' orders.
By now all customers will admit Andover Norton has improved in the last ten years. Not only have stock and turnover increased enormously, but our fill rate is second to none. The range of parts we do has about doubled, and product quality increased.
And the owners- now three young adults all riding Nortons in everyday life and on the track- are enthusiastic about the company.
Not easy for both sides. The management team used to muddle on in traditional style- "We never did that", "They can always buy this part elsewhere", "It is all in hand (but not in stock)"- but the owner used to provide a 100% fill rate to customers' orders.
By now all customers will admit Andover Norton has improved in the last ten years. Not only have stock and turnover increased enormously, but our fill rate is second to none. The range of parts we do has about doubled, and product quality increased.
And the owners- now three young adults all riding Nortons in everyday life and on the track- are enthusiastic about the company.
Seifert Family at the 2016 Open Day behind "Jake", the Balancer Commando
At a club rallye in fancy attire- Summer 1977
And yet another anniversary!
Also on 1st April, but in 1977, now 40 years ago, I collected my first Commando 850Mk3 Interstate from RB Equipe, London.
At the time a student at Hamburg University after my two years in the army little did I know this was going to be the start of my career in the Norton spares world.
Even less that I was going to eventually end up as the worldwide #1 Norton parts dealer.
"All good things happen to he who waits".
At the time a student at Hamburg University after my two years in the army little did I know this was going to be the start of my career in the Norton spares world.
Even less that I was going to eventually end up as the worldwide #1 Norton parts dealer.
"All good things happen to he who waits".
At a club rallye in fancy attire- Summer 1977
And yet another anniversary!
Also on 1st April, but in 1977, now 40 years ago, I collected my first Commando 850Mk3 Interstate from RB Equipe, London.
At the time a student at Hamburg University after my two years in the army little did I know this was going to be the start of my career in the Norton spares world.
Even less that I was going to eventually end up as the worldwide #1 Norton parts dealer.
"All good things happen to he who waits".
At the time a student at Hamburg University after my two years in the army little did I know this was going to be the start of my career in the Norton spares world.
Even less that I was going to eventually end up as the worldwide #1 Norton parts dealer.
"All good things happen to he who waits".
March 2017
February 2017
January 2017
The Start of our 40th Anniversary Year!
And yet more new Parts for classic Norton Motorcycles.
We aren't tired as you can see below.
The Start of our 40th Anniversary Year!
And yet more new Parts for classic Norton Motorcycles.
We aren't tired as you can see below.
Rotor Spacer
Tri-Spark Ignition Kit, Clockwise, for Dommis & early Commandos
Made from NOS blanks we found recently. Lighter than any others we know of:
Hollow Pushrod, 500 Dommi, Inlet, 7.9", 32grams only
Ditto, 500 Dommi, Exhaust, 7", 29grams only
Hollow Pushrod, 500 Dommi, Inlet, 7.9", 32grams only
Ditto, 500 Dommi, Exhaust, 7", 29grams only
Rotor Spacer,
P11/P11A/G15/N15
P11/P11A/G15/N15
Decal "Norton", black with gold Outline, now made in Vinyl.
Softlink for 5/8" x 3/8" Reynolds Rear Chain
Front Fairing Bracket, Andover Norvil
GPS Module for Smiths Electronic Speedo
Carburettor Fixing Screw (NM23395)
December 2016
Fuel Tank Drain Hose- a Must in the Workshop!
Bulbholder for pre-Mk3 Warning Lights
Back in Stock: The legendary by Harry Woolridge.
More Books for Nortons and Triumphs you find in our Section.
More Books for Nortons and Triumphs you find in our Section.
Back in Stock:
Fascinating Biography of the Spirit behind Triumph's Success as a Motorcycle Maker pre-War and post-War.
More Books in our Section.
Fascinating Biography of the Spirit behind Triumph's Success as a Motorcycle Maker pre-War and post-War.
More Books in our Section.
Footrest rubbers used by all Nortons including Racers up to and including 1956 Models.
November 2016
Norton Spare Parts News
Heavy Duty Battery for Commando 850Mk3
Engine Spacer, P11/P11A
Rear Brake Cable for JPN Replica Commandos. Will also suit Production Racer Replicas.
Front Brake Hose, Production Racer ("Andover Norvil), TUV approved
In our Quest to provide Norton Owners with Parts to restore back to original we have now found a Solution for those who have lost the- no longer available- original Bulbholders of their 850Mk3 Control Panel Bulbs.
For Those who still have the original Bulb with Bulbholder but whose Bulb has had it, we have sourced the Bulbs from the original Manufacturers to make a repair by soldering on a new Bulb possile.
October 2016
Norton Spare Parts News
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