Just to muddy the waters, I would have expected the NSU to use metric threads and the Triumph to use imperial, changing from Whit to AF spanner sizes and therefore probably from Whit to UNF/UNC thread form in the sixties.
Yeah, question is whether the handlebar levers were British or from NSU. As far as I know some components of the NSU were from local brands.
Vic
Tim’s right. To qualify for some tax relief 51% of the overall components on the bike had to be British-made (levers, fenders, wheels [Dunlop], carburettor [Amal] etc). The only German parts were the front forks and engine.Back in mid 50's there was a set percentage set by .gov of British supplied items on imported bikes to enable certain discounts on tax (Not unlike the percentage of Japanese content on UK products to the EU now)
I have read it (Probably on here !) but could have been up to 50%
Hi Roy,Check the breather hole in the cap before messing with the carb. If you are stuck with the adjuster, you know where I am, bring it, do it while you wait.
Aldi are doing thin angle cutter blades for metal just bought some 11 in packet. OSSIEJosh, Too late to help you now,
But if you are going to do Bike work, Wilco do a cheap angle grinder 4 1/4",
About £25, Or maybe a better one if you can afford it, From somewhere else,
Be careful they can be dangerous if not used right !!.
It came into my head when not thinking of your problem ! , Happens a lot as you get older !!,
You can buy very thin cutting discs, That cut through metal very well, handy for lots of jobs,
It would do your cable job in seconds !.
Also Flap discs for removing metal and wood.
Cheers Bill.