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With the 850 Commando engine, a lot seems to depend on how it is used. It took me longer than usual to note what it actually does. I think my gearing is insane, however it has made the biggest difference. The Seeley frame allows the Norton motor to be used very effectively. Whenever I ride any motorcycle for the first time, I ride it fairly fast into the middle of a corner, and gas it hard while on a lean. I take note of which direction it turns. If it does not run wide, I can advance the point at which I start to accelerate on my way out of the corner. When that is done, the actual power of the motor can be less relevant. However, the power delivery must be smooth. With some bikes it is possible to accelerate hard from beginning to end, right around a corner, and to the end of the next straight. Close gear ratios are better, but 6 speeds are preferable.

<blockquote data-quote="acotrel" data-source="post: 677770" data-attributes="member: 4295"><p>With the 850 Commando engine, a lot seems to depend on how it is used.&nbsp; It took me longer than usual to note what it actually does.&nbsp; I think my gearing is insane, however it has made the biggest difference.&nbsp; The Seeley frame allows the Norton motor to be used very effectively.&nbsp; Whenever I ride any motorcycle for the first time, I ride it fairly fast into the middle of a corner, and gas it hard while on a lean.&nbsp; I take note of which direction it turns.&nbsp; If it does not run wide, I can advance the point at which I start to accelerate on my way out of the corner.&nbsp; When that is done, the actual power of the motor can be less relevant.&nbsp; However, the power delivery must be smooth. With some bikes it is possible to accelerate hard from beginning to end, right around a corner, and to the end of the next straight. Close gear ratios are better, but 6 speeds are preferable.</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="acotrel, post: 677770, member: 4295"] With the 850 Commando engine, a lot seems to depend on how it is used. It took me longer than usual to note what it actually does. I think my gearing is insane, however it has made the biggest difference. The Seeley frame allows the Norton motor to be used very effectively. Whenever I ride any motorcycle for the first time, I ride it fairly fast into the middle of a corner, and gas it hard while on a lean. I take note of which direction it turns. If it does not run wide, I can advance the point at which I start to accelerate on my way out of the corner. When that is done, the actual power of the motor can be less relevant. However, the power delivery must be smooth. With some bikes it is possible to accelerate hard from beginning to end, right around a corner, and to the end of the next straight. Close gear ratios are better, but 6 speeds are preferable. [/QUOTE]

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