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My dad and I went up to Chicago some number of months ago to pick up my first Norton, a '73 850 Commando.
Naturally, it wasn't quite what I expected when we got up there because I had been lead to believe that it was in good running condition and was pretty much ready to go. Had it not been a long (and costly) trip, we probably wouldn't have brought it home, instead deciding to continue looking. Nevertheless, we brought it home for $4,000 and I started shopping for parts. I'd say at this point I've probably purchased an additional ~$1000 in parts (including swapping the Commando tank for an Interstate tank). Naturally, I'll spend more as my dad and I rebuild it. Hopefully it slows down a bit, though!
Anyway, here are some "starting point" pictures..
Naturally, it wasn't quite what I expected when we got up there because I had been lead to believe that it was in good running condition and was pretty much ready to go. Had it not been a long (and costly) trip, we probably wouldn't have brought it home, instead deciding to continue looking. Nevertheless, we brought it home for $4,000 and I started shopping for parts. I'd say at this point I've probably purchased an additional ~$1000 in parts (including swapping the Commando tank for an Interstate tank). Naturally, I'll spend more as my dad and I rebuild it. Hopefully it slows down a bit, though!
Anyway, here are some "starting point" pictures..