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JIM SCHMIDT'S LIGHTWEIGHT FORGED NORTON PISTONS AND LONGER RODS

Smoothing out the vibes and reducing the stress on the motor is the best thing you can do for your Norton.




Highest quality lightweight forged pistons, bullet proof Steel Carrillo rod and high strength DLC coated VAR 9310 pin are shown above. Pistons and rods are designed to fit right in without requiring any other modifications other than possible crank balancing (balancing may not be necessary with Carrillo rods - see link below).

NORTON RODS AND PISTONS

The piston deck is shorter than stock pistons so they require a longer rod (6.400"). Top quality Carrillo rods are presently available.

The lightweight pistons are presently available in standard 750cc 73mm bore and oversizes in 1/2mm steps with original stock compression and also Hi compression/big valve pockets. 850 pistons are presently available in standard 77 mm bore and oversizes in 1/2mm steps with original stock compression and Hi compression/big valve pockets. 920 cc pistons and other special sizes are also available. Be sure to thoroughly read the "details" link below so you know what you're getting. Call me at 559 875 0659 (9-5 California time) to ask questions and purchase in person.

These lightweight pistons & pins are approx 1/3 lighter than stock components. The longer rods have less "snap" when they reverse direction and that also helps to reduce vibration for an approximate 1/3 total reduction of destructive shaking forces. Your motor will run smoother, be more reliable and produce more power. Rebalancing should not be necessary (see details link below).

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS about piston/rod specs, gram weights, balancing, compression ratio, etc.

GO HERE to see the first TEST BIKE with these rods and pistons.

Go here to view balance specs:
NORTON CRANKSHAFT BALANCE SPECS

Prices
Prices are listed below. The Carrillo steel rods are expensive because they are custom made. The bushless steel rods require DLC coated pins. Note that the DLC pin coating has added $85 to the cost of a pair of piston sets.

TAPPETBLOCKS FOR USING LIGHTWEIGHT BSA LIFTERS

Allow higher RPM and reduced stress because BSA lifters are 1/3 lighter than the original Norton lifters.

GO HERE for details about tappet blocks, lightweight BSA lifters and BSA cam lobes on Norton camshafts.

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FOR PHONE ORDERS AND DETAILS CALL OR FAX TO 559 875 0659 (9-5 California time)

ALL INTERNATIONAL ORDERS REQUIRE A PHONE NUMBER FOR SHIPPING
Some piston sizes may by out of stock and require 3-4 week delivery (call or email me)
PISTON AND ROD ORDERS TO EUROPE ETC MUST ADD $40 FOR THE WEIGHT.
Be sure to provide your phone number
$40
PISTON AND ROD ORDERS TO CANADA MUST ADD $10 FOR THE WEIGHT.
Be sure to provide your phone number
$10
Lightweight Norton pistons, rings, clips and DLC coated pins for 750s, 850s and 920s. Specify size and Compression ratio. You must order 6.4" rods or your pistons will not fit. Call for special sizes/compression. $435 for pair
Choose diameter
Choose compression
Top quality 6.4" Carrillo/Norton rods. You must order these rods or your pistons will not fit. You must use DLC coated pins with these bushless steel rods. $690 for pair
Top quality 6.57" Carrillo/Norton rods for short stroke motors only (80.4 stroke). For my short/light weight pistons only. You must use DLC coated pins with these bushless steel rods.$725 for pair
.021" thick Copper base gasket for Norton 750, 850 and 920 twins.$30
Choose engine
Copper Head gasket for Norton twins.$30
Choose thickness
Choose engine
Norton race manual$20
Norton monoshock racing frame plans$10
One piece aluminum rocker spindle covers$60
Brass tappet blocks for lightweight BSA lifters - requires BSA cam lobes on Norton cam$150
PISTON AND ROD ORDERS TO EUROPE ETC MUST ADD $40 FOR THE WEIGHT
Be sure to provide your phone number
$40
PISTON AND ROD ORDERS TO CANADA MUST ADD $10 FOR THE WEIGHT
Be sure to provide your phone number
$10
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SEE YOUR CURRENT ORDER
All international orders require a phone number for shipping


NORTON RACE MANUALS AVAILABLE.
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A must for every Norton racer - Novice or expert. This manual contains priceless info gleaned from some of the greatest tuners of our time including notes from Peter Williams, Ron Wood, Leo Goff and many others. Twelve 8x11" pages of text. Eleven pages of illustrations and text. Three pages of photos. Subject material includes crankshaft lightening, reshaping and balancing (how to balance your own crank). Strengthening of crank PTO shaft (very important). Detailed porting specs for three stages of tune. Exhaust pipe and megaphone specs for various states of tune. Making and fitting your own big valves (1mm oversize). Racing cam specs for Norton factory cams, C.R.Axtell cams's and other high performance cams. Piston and pin lightening. Handling/suspension improvements for Norton forks. Photos of rear monoshock layouts (racing frame) and much more for only $20 shipping. Order now and make your bike a winner.


JIM SCHMIDT
4480 North Academy ave.
Sanger, CA 93657
ph./fax (559) 875 0659

Email to jim@jsengineering.net

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