1973 850 commando....

cliffa · Aug 1, 2017

Check it out here,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPQc-mHtkiA

In my opinion very good value! Jim has done hundreds apparently. (make sure you send your nuts with the head, and he will match the threads).

Cheers,

cliffa.

keso · Aug 4, 2017

Just a quick update...had a long talk with the owner who had the bike from 500 miles in 1974 til 9000 miles in the mid 80's..he was going to restore it but shedded it til the early 2000's that person shedded it also til I purchased it in the spring of 2017.He basically confirmed the mileage and that it had no bad issues(apart from a right side jug strip).He also has the original tool kit and owners manual!Still trying to find a Minnesota local guy to do the jug.....

keso · Sep 6, 2017

New questions on this build...there is a 4 piece exhaust pipe lockring collet set..they are the originals..are the ok to reuse?...I am getting my exhaust ports fixed and am collecting needed parts..do these need to be new?Also..when looking at the bike on the right side rear there is a red wire terminal hanging..it appears factory..I have pics but cant figure out how to load them...any help guys?

L.A.B. · Sep 7, 2017

keso said:
New questions on this build...there is a 4 piece exhaust pipe lockring collet set..they are the originals..are the ok to reuse?...

The collets should be ok to reuse, you should fit new sealing washers.
https://andover-norton.co.uk/en/shop-de ... 3-nmt2166-

keso said:
Also..when looking at the bike on the right side rear there is a red wire terminal hanging..it appears factory.

Zener ground/return wire (ring terminal)?

keso said:
I have pics but cant figure out how to load them...any help guys?

Look for: '[P] Add image to post' (in blue) on the left, immediately below your message reply box.

grandpaul · Sep 7, 2017

Make sure to read!

850cmndo · Sep 7, 2017

keso said:
Just a quick update...had a long talk with the owner who had the bike from 500 miles in 1974 til 9000 miles in the mid 80's..he was going to restore it but shedded it til the early 2000's that person shedded it also til I purchased it in the spring of 2017.He basically confirmed the mileage and that it had no bad issues(apart from a right side jug strip).He also has the original tool kit and owners manual!Still trying to find a Minnesota local guy to do the jug.....

Try Jeff at Redline in Minneapolis.

keso · Sep 10, 2017

Thank..Paul at pro tune is looking at it now....another problem has surfaced...the gas tank was rusty so it was cleaned and sealed...I know...should have cleaned til rust was gone and no seal it but.......now the sealer is peeling..(gas has not been in it yet)...how do we fix that???

850cmndo · Sep 11, 2017

https://www.gastankrenu.com/gas-tank-renu-minnesota/

concours · Sep 11, 2017

keso said:
New questions on this build...there is a 4 piece exhaust pipe lockring collet set..they are the originals..are the ok to reuse?...I am getting my exhaust ports fixed and am collecting needed parts..do these need to be new?Also..when looking at the bike on the right side rear there is a red wire terminal hanging..it appears factory..I have pics but cant figure out how to load them...any help guys?

engineering-compromises-leading-exhaust-threads-stripped-t14363.html
Some food for thought.

keso · Sep 12, 2017

ant other thoughts on redoing a failed gas tank sealer?...I am willing to put in alot of work to keep the original paint tank......

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