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**eliot-ness** · 18th July 2006, 19:45

Originally Posted by kensuem

Have just found a picture of a Norton 16h which seems to match on many points.Picture was on a Uk site, vintagebike.co.uk.Although taken from the other side,the headlamp ,forks etc appear the same.Also the lack of a front brake.I have long thought the logo on the tank was the N of Norton.
Other pics of 1928 16h,s show a front brake,could it have been optional?

That particular Norton has caliper front brakes. Forks are different too. Try the Maidstone address mentioned in a previous post. Easily done if you still have relatives over there. The mystery could be cleared up in a week or so

**kensuem** · 19th July 2006, 19:54

Should have had my glasses on,I didnt spot the calliper brake.
I have been told that the West Kent archives office has been moved,so have emailed Kent County Council for help.Will let you know if I get a reply.

**kensuem** · 25th July 2006, 23:25

Thanks Eliot-Ness for your helpful idea.Have just had an email from the Kent County Council.The bike is a Raleigh,first reg. 3/9/25,to E.h.Cory in Folkstone Kent.They have no other info. but at least I now know what it is.