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Having owned two period Triumph 750 Bonnevilles and 750 and 850 Norton Commandos, I'll take a good Norton Commando every time. After a few years, I sold the '71 750 Commando back to the friend I bought it from (after he recovered from his divorce). Not long after that, the notorious layshaft bearing failed--he made it home safely.I stood tall for my 850 back in 2018; the good news is the engine was (and is) in great condition. It was a rider, but the gearbox needed work, including replacement of the famous bearing. New premier carbs, Tri-Spark ignition, aftermarket front disc brake, new paint (tank and side covers) and elbow grease resulted in a great machine that is easy to start and is safe to ride. Just under $10k US invested.No regrets at all.
Having owned two period Triumph 750 Bonnevilles and 750 and 850 Norton Commandos, I'll take a good Norton Commando every time. After a few years, I sold the '71 750 Commando back to the friend I bought it from (after he recovered from his divorce). Not long after that, the notorious layshaft bearing failed--he made it home safely.
I stood tall for my 850 back in 2018; the good news is the engine was (and is) in great condition. It was a rider, but the gearbox needed work, including replacement of the famous bearing. New premier carbs, Tri-Spark ignition, aftermarket front disc brake, new paint (tank and side covers) and elbow grease resulted in a great machine that is easy to start and is safe to ride. Just under $10k US invested.
No regrets at all.
