Most disliked / Least Useful Commando part - EDITED 2/26
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tricatcent said:
I went back to the original grips (still in my boxes of "original stuff taken off") after trying all sorts of grips over the years. They suit me too. I had to wipe off the white mold which grew on them while in storage.
I don't see the hatred for the chain oiler. I have mentioned this before but it is possible to use a fish tank air valve in-line to regulate the flow to only a few drips per mile. (Not my idea - Was in one of the first issues of Norton News back when it was the USNOA in the late 70s.) It is located behind the left sidecover - practically invisible. What is it with the oil phobia on here anyway?
The rear axle adjusters look like something made for a Raleigh bicycle. The elliptical ones on my Maico are no heavier, but many times as strong and nicer for adjustment. One day I may get around to making a set for the Nortons. Both the Commando and 650SS chain adjusters are bent up and messed up from their past life. Rather than fit new ones it would be good to make something better.
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Fractured fission-ed rear axles way more reported than rear brake cable breaking to pogo off brake peddle so a rear axle adjuster that also retains long axle from working outward and sliding backwards with wheel is more worthwhile than the non-Norton brake safety spring,
A real safety issue exists with the factory Lockheed master cylinder rubber restriction valve hole that prevents full grip pressure reaching the calipers till red hot nail poked out then at least the tire will squeal and lock up with human level effort, so tire-surface traction is limiting factor Not lack of hydraulic advantage ratio. I once looked at lack of Norton front brake effectiveness like everyone else sleeve it down or put up with planning way ahead to slow in time, not no more thankyou very much. I now see the more easy to squeeze "up grades" as panic accidents waiting to happen vs ABS like effective panic slowing from hi speed and fright strength reactions, till below 60's then feathering needed to prevent lock up - just squealing loudly as ya dare.
A real safety issue exists with the factory Lockheed master cylinder rubber restriction valve hole that prevents full grip pressure reaching the calipers till red hot nail poked out then at least the tire will squeal and lock up with human level effort, so tire-surface traction is limiting factor Not lack of hydraulic advantage ratio. I once looked at lack of Norton front brake effectiveness like everyone else sleeve it down or put up with planning way ahead to slow in time, not no more thankyou very much. I now see the more easy to squeeze "up grades" as panic accidents waiting to happen vs ABS like effective panic slowing from hi speed and fright strength reactions, till below 60's then feathering needed to prevent lock up - just squealing loudly as ya dare.
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hobot said:
LOL.
Seriously. If you are reading this list and getting pissed off then lighten up and have some fun. This is like making fun of my dog. He is spoiled rotten and asleep in MY favorite chair at the moment. But I still call him rude names and play tricks on him.
Brrrrrrrrrr-bah!
I do not think that this thread means to be disrespectful to these noble machines. Maybe some people just need to vent and to be heard without really requesting nor wanting any help. Kinda like my wife.
But on the other hand it's sort of like saying, "I mean no disrespect, and a lot of you is real good, but some of your parts of you are a pieces shit". I don't think my wife would appreciate that.
But on the other hand it's sort of like saying, "I mean no disrespect, and a lot of you is real good, but some of your parts of you are a pieces shit". I don't think my wife would appreciate that.
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Most the best things in life have some cost and time involved to acquire and keep it that way and for all the faults and short comings of our Commandos they are always the center of attention and appreciation no matter dog's peeing on tires and cases and even gorgeous gals getting in the way of full viewing...
My buddy Wes and myself have about as much break downs and factory supplied faulty parts failures on Suzuikis and Honda's etc as our Commandos , in electrical components, bearings, linkages and rubber sealing leaking air to fuel to oil - but Norton are just so much nicers shapes and construction to diddle with besides ride quality.
Ancient accepted southern red neck hillbilly motto is ...
If its got balls ovaries or an engine, expect trouble with it.
My buddy Wes and myself have about as much break downs and factory supplied faulty parts failures on Suzuikis and Honda's etc as our Commandos , in electrical components, bearings, linkages and rubber sealing leaking air to fuel to oil - but Norton are just so much nicers shapes and construction to diddle with besides ride quality.
Ancient accepted southern red neck hillbilly motto is ...
If its got balls ovaries or an engine, expect trouble with it.
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If there wasn't something wrong it wouldn't be any fun and we wouldn't have anything to do. I have Honda's that I leave sitting for months and hop on and they start right up and off I go...very boring...can't tinker with them at all because they run fine as they are. Stupid Japanese...they ruined all the fun. I'm considering selling all those Metrics because they need nothing and just take up space. 
Okay...just kidding.
Okay...just kidding.
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dennisgb said:If there wasn't something wrong it wouldn't be any fun and we wouldn't have anything to do. I have Honda's that I leave sitting for months and hop on and they start right up and off I go...very boring...can't tinker with them at all because they run fine as they are. Stupid Japanese...they ruined all the fun. I'm considering selling all those Metrics because they need nothing and just take up space.
Had an R00/7 for a year and it bored me to death. Nothing to do on it. Give me what I have, some cold beer, a ball game on the radio and I can stare at it and be happy. Albeit summer might mean September in these parts.
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Gosh gee thanx - as part of my obnoxiousness stems from only wanting to be a grinning pilot not a swearing sweating spending full time mechanic, at home and away, yet a fully fettered Commando is one of the world's most desirable grearhead claims to obtain. Every single conversation I have with Wes, which is at least weekly, he never ever fails to mention what he's having to fix on some only few yr old craft and complaining he's hesitate to ride his '71 any scine everything is working on it right now...
I know I'm on the down hill side of life so risking life style and limb on last dream machine project Peel as bullet proof as possible, which means rather beyond merely practical reasonable levels its too odd ball to classify chopper or supermotard bagger stunter. Customization is the ONLY mechanical stuff I enjoy and then mainly just for the better or new function it gives, then worry about how cool it looks which does matter to me a lot but not primary. My carrot above all you'alls is the oneinarow scabbed up tri-link system Period End of Story Throw in the ole Towel and go home on non-hobbling hobot Roadholders. All the rest only becomes practical reasonable based on Peel's handling which is simipy innate with the isolastics and whimpy frame. I want to live on Peel till I die.
On the other hand to keep a toe hold on same planet as most of you, Trixie Combat has all the warts and faults of Combat Bomb I want to keep that way and no way do I consider it a performance cycle yet its potent enough not to delay any modern squadrons joy rides that leaves them straining/stretching after a run while I don't want to stop a 1000 mile day but the dang head light too dim for hi speed night rides going fast enough no way will a deer strike from the side again,.. I did disable the useless disliked non conduction prone pilot lamp but easy enough for a real Nortonneer to restore it.
I know I'm on the down hill side of life so risking life style and limb on last dream machine project Peel as bullet proof as possible, which means rather beyond merely practical reasonable levels its too odd ball to classify chopper or supermotard bagger stunter. Customization is the ONLY mechanical stuff I enjoy and then mainly just for the better or new function it gives, then worry about how cool it looks which does matter to me a lot but not primary. My carrot above all you'alls is the oneinarow scabbed up tri-link system Period End of Story Throw in the ole Towel and go home on non-hobbling hobot Roadholders. All the rest only becomes practical reasonable based on Peel's handling which is simipy innate with the isolastics and whimpy frame. I want to live on Peel till I die.
On the other hand to keep a toe hold on same planet as most of you, Trixie Combat has all the warts and faults of Combat Bomb I want to keep that way and no way do I consider it a performance cycle yet its potent enough not to delay any modern squadrons joy rides that leaves them straining/stretching after a run while I don't want to stop a 1000 mile day but the dang head light too dim for hi speed night rides going fast enough no way will a deer strike from the side again,.. I did disable the useless disliked non conduction prone pilot lamp but easy enough for a real Nortonneer to restore it.
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