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'Dustbin' fairing on eBay

Started by dusker , Mar 20 2011 10:46

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#1 dusker

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Posted 20 March 2011 - 10:46

dustbin fairing

Hello folks, I just found this fairing on eBay and wondered if anyone could shed some light on it.
Thank you

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#2 Ray Oldam

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Posted 20 March 2011 - 11:19

Dusker

Not sure, but that looks like a 'Norton' logo on it (not the traditional one but the 'modern' one they used for a short while in the 50's and early 60's). Race number 13 is a bit unusual too. Dustbin fairings were only in use for a couple of years before being banned by the FIM in the late 50's, so it was probably taken off the bike and replaced with the 'dolphin' type.

My guess is it was used on a Manx Norton, probably a solo but maybe an outfit? Someone on here will know more about it I'm sure.

Ray :wave:

Edited by Ray Oldam, 20 March 2011 - 11:20.

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#3 Russell Burrows

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Posted 20 March 2011 - 11:24

......with the piece at right rear to be fitted on/over the rear wheel?

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#4 GD66

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Posted 20 March 2011 - 12:26

Off a sitter outfit would be my guess.

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#5 haroldh

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Posted 20 March 2011 - 12:56

dustbin fairing

Hello folks, I just found this fairing on eBay and wondered if anyone could shed some light on it.
Thank you

I have a picture of my dad's outfit in 1959 which this is similar to, the design around the number is the same. The name on it was "Spartan" but I have never known if this is the manufacturer, the machine was a Matchless G45 ( think these were rare) and he did the IOM TT on it. Good Luck , Harold

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#6 dommieracer

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Posted 20 March 2011 - 17:29

dustbin fairing

Hello folks, I just found this fairing on eBay and wondered if anyone could shed some light on it.
Thank you

Hi, i have just sent a copy of this to my dad to see if he can help. 100% sure its from an outfit tho. £1400.00 mmm out of range for me.

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#7 dusker

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Posted 21 March 2011 - 11:53

Dusker

Not sure, but that looks like a 'Norton' logo on it (not the traditional one but the 'modern' one they used for a short while in the 50's and early 60's). Race number 13 is a bit unusual too. Dustbin fairings were only in use for a couple of years before being banned by the FIM in the late 50's, so it was probably taken off the bike and replaced with the 'dolphin' type.

My guess is it was used on a Manx Norton, probably a solo but maybe an outfit? Someone on here will know more about it I'm sure.

Ray

Hello, yes I think it is off a Norton, I think I can see some kind of frame inside the rear fairing.
Thank you and best wishes.