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Dyno Dave, from memory, quit colleting info long ago and you can't get to the page anymore.there was a fella named David Comeau (dyno dave - atlantic green technical services) that was collecting data on commando frames. here is the information he was asking for and i sent --
i'll have to check on the "00126" (batch) number.
EDIT - just checked my frame for a "00126" number on the drive side an found none. since my VIN plate is shifted to the left, it may be hidden under the plate. ??????? my frame seems to be a Mk3 configuration - has brackets for the 75-Mk3 hinged seat.
side note - although my VIN tag states an august 74 build date, the build date/dispatch records i got from andover-norton state september 74 for my bike.
not saying this is gospel, and the little i know about assembly line procedures, but things or "like items" are built in batches. this eliminates chance of error, in this case, differences between Mk2 vs Mk2a configurations, which from my understanding, Mk2 bikes were export models and Mk2a, domestic. i would guess all commandos on my list are Mk2 export bikes, and i would go as far as saying all on the list may be the same color. however, speculation on my part. side note - Maylar, a fellow member that has a Mk2 that is nine (9) units from my bike. in this case, our bikes are damn near identical - Mk2, candy apple red, commandos, and assuming export bikes w/ western bars.
Thanks! You may want to change the link in the Technical Information you maintain (Atlantic Green).
And still more Mk2As were sold in the UK and imported to the US, usually by US Servicemembers. My 310311 got to the US that way in 1974.
Interesting thread and I'm glad to know that under the label has been seen, but useless to me - a 00109 with no engine number tells me nothing."Under the frame plate is a number 00109..."Frame Numbers
Dear All, I would kindly ask if anyone may show pictures of the frame numbers stamped on the steering of the Commandos from 1973 on Thanks for helping!
Sorry, didn't notice the new entries - glad to have the data back.
Thanks, every one helps! If the engine has a different serial when you upgrade, please let me know if this engine is RIP and if the bike that the new engine came from is RIP. To me, knowing which bikes are RIP is almost as important and knowing which are still on the road.
Yes , checked again and the number in question is actually an 8 ( matching ) , the powder coated frame made it look like a 6 .
I understand and appreciate the proof that they can be hidden under the label and more importantly it verifies that multiple bikes have the same number. About the same time I found the second with 00126. I hope to find more so it will be possible to determine for sure whether they were batch numbers or what.
Updated! I had this one with almost no info from Bring a Trailer so it's great to get more info.
Yes, sadly, the buyer from the BaT sale of this bike was forced to sell due to a serious illness. I just recently purchased it and have been steadily making improvements. It's my first Norton! I just purchased the Factory Despatch Record from Andover Norton. If it has any other info, I will share it here.
