No gripes here.......

YING · Apr 3, 2023

milfordite said:
Happy to hear that your steed is running well. It seems that once your Commando is fettled, it doesn't need a lot of love. I rarely fiddle with mine, just a once over in the spring usually. Headed out on a 5K mile trip this summer, so we'll see how we do for a couple of old farts.

Milford,
Where are you heading on your trip?Sounds great.
Mike

acotrel · Apr 3, 2023

If I had a road-going Commando, I would not try to make it go fastrer. But I would research this forum and other sources to find out what has failed in service. I eould replace the bits which have given trouble. With my 850 motor, I am surprised it is so reliable. If it was a Triumph 650, it would be dead by now.
I have only raced the 850 a few times, but it is always up at about 7000 RPM, and often see 7,500 RPM. I have not even lightened the valve gear. I am really impressed with it.

baz · Apr 3, 2023

acotrel said:
If I had a road-going Commando, I would not try to make it go fastrer. But I would research this forum and other sources to find out what has failed in service. I eould replace the bits which have given trouble. With my 850 motor, I am surprised it is so reliable. If it was a Triumph 650, it would be dead by now.
I have only raced the 850 a few times, but it is always up at about 7000 RPM, and often see 7,500 RPM. I have not even lightened the valve gear. I am really impressed with it.

That's basically what this forum is for Al
We share information of what works and what dosent

milfordite · Apr 3, 2023

YING said:
Milford,
Where are you heading on your trip?Sounds great.
Mike

Leaving SW Ohio to the National Norton Rally in Washington state. About 2,300 miles each way if I go the fastest way, which I won't. Usually these trips out west are a mix of mostly 2 lanes with some Interstate thrown in.

concours · Apr 3, 2023

milfordite said:
Leaving SW Ohio to the National Norton Rally in Washington state. About 2,300 miles each way if I go the fastest way, which I won't. Usually these trips out west are a mix of mostly 2 lanes with some Interstate thrown in.

Sounds like a GREAT TRIP.

jbruney · Apr 3, 2023

I wish I could partake of the saddle long enough for a cruise like that.

gjr · Apr 3, 2023

Commandos are great touring bikes. Reliable, good mileage, fun to ride, easy to fix. I've put 40,000+ miles on this speedometer and never had a problem that couldn't be fixed on the side of the road. Been to both coasts, up into Canada, out to California, Oregon and back in 10 days. A gallon can of gas in the saddle bag makes a huge difference.

milfordite · Apr 4, 2023

gjr said:
Commandos are great touring bikes. Reliable, good mileage, fun to ride, easy to fix. I've put 40,000+ miles on this speedometer and never had a problem that couldn't be fixed on the side of the road. Been to both coasts, up into Canada, out to California, Oregon and back in 10 days. A gallon can of gas in the saddle bag makes a huge difference.

With the Interstate tank I've gone 300 miles, so no need to carry fuel. Agree on the touring. Mines been all over the place as well.

Onder · Apr 4, 2023

What sort of mpg do you get and at what speed?

milfordite · Apr 5, 2023

Onder said:
What sort of mpg do you get and at what speed?

I usually get 55mpg at 65-70 mph. Stock MKIII, 22 tooth sprocket, Mikuni carb.

No gripes here.......

YING

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