New Norton Commando- ID Help please.
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Brian B said:
There are several versions of "SS700P" headlamp (there are variations of shell, reflector and bulb type). An 'S' Type SS700P would have an ammeter, lighting switch and single (high beam) warning light. The shell you have seems to be the correct part.
Nobody has mentioned it so far, but the (red) steel fuel tank although similar in shape, is from a later Roadster. The 'S' tank would have been fibreglass (and the filler cap would've hinged in the opposite direction) however, as you may know, the ethanol in modern pump fuel will eventually eat through the fibreglass, so a steel tank is preferable and you would be unlikely to encounter any disapproval for using a steel tank from a later model.
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Here is a pic of the 1969-1970 oil tank/battery tray/aircleaner combo.
In the background left you can see the headlight with "halo"
Mine is a 1970 Roadster converted to an "S" Type exhaust system.
Side covers still in the paint shop waiting for Fireflake Royal Blue
And the most important parts for fixing the "halo" :
:wink:
http://www.accessnorton.com/1970-commando-special-parts-t21625.html
In the background left you can see the headlight with "halo"
Mine is a 1970 Roadster converted to an "S" Type exhaust system.
Side covers still in the paint shop waiting for Fireflake Royal Blue
And the most important parts for fixing the "halo" :
:wink:
http://www.accessnorton.com/1970-commando-special-parts-t21625.html
rivera said:Here is a pic of the 1969-1970 oil tank/battery tray/aircleaner combo.
In the background left you can see the headlight with "halo"
Mine is a 1970 Roadster converted to an "S" Type exhaust system.
Side covers still in the paint shop waiting for Fireflake Royal Blue
And the most important parts for fixing the "halo" :
:wink:
http://www.accessnorton.com/1970-commando-special-parts-t21625.html
Hi Brian,
Look at the Rivera's cases.
The later 1970 Roadster had the blanking plate on timing side, not the 1969/70 S.
Ciao
Piero
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I've got an extra central oil tank if someone wants to buy it. Includes the banjo bolts and spacer on the tongue. Note there are 2 type S tanks, one has the breather spigot off the top of the tank like rivera's pics and the other has the spigot off the 'top hat' thing that sticks above the tank.
It's easy to tell if you have the correct trees, the bottom one has pinch bolts that go through front to rear and include the 1/4" mount for the halo. Plus the top one has holes on the underside for the studs and nuts also for the halo. But I changed nearly all my studs and nuts to bolts.
The hardest thing to find is the lever set. They are just about unobtanium. I had to repair mine by buying pieces here and there. I think they're actually Amal parts, you may find some good lookalikes.
It's easy to tell if you have the correct trees, the bottom one has pinch bolts that go through front to rear and include the 1/4" mount for the halo. Plus the top one has holes on the underside for the studs and nuts also for the halo. But I changed nearly all my studs and nuts to bolts.
The hardest thing to find is the lever set. They are just about unobtanium. I had to repair mine by buying pieces here and there. I think they're actually Amal parts, you may find some good lookalikes.
rivera said:Here is a pic of the 1969-1970 oil tank/battery tray/aircleaner combo.
In the background left you can see the headlight with "halo"
Mine is a 1970 Roadster converted to an "S" Type exhaust system.
Side covers still in the paint shop waiting for Fireflake Royal Blue
And the most important parts for fixing the "halo" :
:wink:
http://www.accessnorton.com/1970-commando-special-parts-t21625.html
Rivera,
Thank you very much for the information and photos. Your bike is looking great!!
Brian B
pierodn and DogT,
Thank you both for the additional pictures and information. I stopped responding with the "quote" feature as the thread gets really long with the pictures attached numerous times.
Dog T,
I have been viewing your awesome photo bucket picture group for your "S" and it is has been an amazing help. I located an oil tank and battery tray that seem to be correct for the "S".
I will post some pictures when they arrive.
Is the air cleaner assembly special for the "S" model?
Thanks,
Brian B
Thank you both for the additional pictures and information. I stopped responding with the "quote" feature as the thread gets really long with the pictures attached numerous times.
Dog T,
I have been viewing your awesome photo bucket picture group for your "S" and it is has been an amazing help. I located an oil tank and battery tray that seem to be correct for the "S".
I will post some pictures when they arrive.
Is the air cleaner assembly special for the "S" model?
Thanks,
Brian B
Thanks to all of you for the rapid help and information. I could have spent months on line looking for information and you have given me so much in just a couple of days.
Here are some more pictures I snapped based on your feedback and input. I think I have the correct Oil tank and battery holder on the way. It looks like I have the correct set of yokes.
Headstock
Speedo
Bottom yoke
Coil pack
Head steady
Center stand
Bottom yoke
Tach. Ouch!!
Head light
Lower yoke with headlight shield attachment point
Here are some more pictures I snapped based on your feedback and input. I think I have the correct Oil tank and battery holder on the way. It looks like I have the correct set of yokes.
Headstock
Speedo
Bottom yoke
Coil pack
Head steady
Center stand
Bottom yoke
Tach. Ouch!!
Head light
Lower yoke with headlight shield attachment point
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The clocks should have a solid green globe. They sit in polished aluminium housings, not black.The ammeter has a black dial. The lamp shell is correct. Your main stand is the later style attached to the gearbox subframe.The correct one is mounted on the frame tube.Coil pack is correct.
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Looks like someone put the newer center stand on the trans cradle. Are the lugs removed for the original stand?
Get rid of that headsteady and get one for the 850, they're prone to cracking, the 850 one is boxed and much stronger, or there's several you can make or buy aftermarket. Essentially 2 aftermarket types, heim joint ones and production racer type which is sort of a contained puck arrangement. But I wouldn't put it high on the list, what you have will work. You'll probably want to change the isolastic rubbers too. The Hemmings vernier iso adjuster is reasonably priced and uses all original parts.
Get rid of that headsteady and get one for the 850, they're prone to cracking, the 850 one is boxed and much stronger, or there's several you can make or buy aftermarket. Essentially 2 aftermarket types, heim joint ones and production racer type which is sort of a contained puck arrangement. But I wouldn't put it high on the list, what you have will work. You'll probably want to change the isolastic rubbers too. The Hemmings vernier iso adjuster is reasonably priced and uses all original parts.
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