Kenny Dreer's latest Flat tracker version 850 Commando
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What parts make up the ignition on the 880 Commando Cycle World Special II?
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A better seat maybe.Nice build. Does a flat tracker really need mirrors??)
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It's a STREET Tracker.Nice build. Does a flat tracker really need mirrors??
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It's not a real flat tracker of course. What should we call it? A phantasy.Nice build. Does a flat tracker really need mirrors??
But this is Kenny Dreer's bike, cfr. title of thread .
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So who reads the thread titles, I'm just here for the PICTURES!
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I sent you a PM about the low vibration internals. The radial ft brake master cylinder is more efficient - it requires less hand pressure and better braking.
You can call it a "street tracker" but its flat tracker style and flat tracker inspired.
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Kenny says its original points/advance unit with Dyna booster ignition.
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Nice Historical article.
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Archives Column | Ron Wood
Archives Column | Ron Wood: Ron Wood took a hot young rider and an obscure brand and made history at Ascot Park in Gardena, California.
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A few guys got around the mile dirt oval pretty well on Nortons. Harley didn't like that and put a stop to it with a better twin and some talented riders. Honda didn't like Harley winning either, but that's a shorter story.
Only reason I own a Norton is because I used to go to the San Jose Mile when a Red Norton was there. I'm not sure if it was a Wood bike or not, but it was quick and sounded like no other. I gotta get me one of those I thought to myself.
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Ron Wood told me that his pumped up short strokes could make 78 to 84 hp. He used stock rods with a short stroke crank and had to mill head, cylinders, copper head gasket and cases to bring down the head. If his rider had to make too many qualifying heats then when the motor heated up the studs could pull out of the cases. Revving the motor to 8000 could overhead the RD racing valve springs of the time. His bike and Alex Jorgensen ruled Ascot flat track for a few years.
