Norton Commando 750 - Model

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paulkgilbert

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• Nov 16, 2015

• #21

Charles

I found a place that has 100% pure octane (charging $12 a gallon) and have also ordered a new alloy tank. Although it looks like the tank has been lined.

 

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• Nov 16, 2015

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paulkgilbert said:

Charles

I found a place that has 100% pure octane (charging $12 a gallon) and have also ordered a new alloy tank. Although it looks like the tank has been lined.

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Depends on what it was / is lined with Cream tank liner isn't that good at all. Caswell's is much better but you made the right choice by getting a new tank. No matter what we all say and it is constructive, your bike looks great and you will have a ball riding it. The combined knowledge of the group is a great tool use it often.
Hope to meet you on the road sometime.

Cheers
John Ebert
Texas

 

dynodave

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• Nov 17, 2015

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RIGHT CLICK then "view image" to see whole pix

1949-1972 left: D12/167 18092 NM18092 06-2464

1973 750 center: 06-3555

1973 -75 850 right: 06-3988

 

MichaelB

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• Nov 18, 2015

• #24

That's a nice looking ride.
Enjoy it................

 

Torontonian

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• Nov 18, 2015

• #25

Great looking bike. You may want to consider purchasing and fitting a modern headsteady. In my experience it's just a matter of time before that original stamped metal piece decides to fracture , and it will occur whilst driving the bike.

 

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• Nov 19, 2015

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As far as the headsteady, would you recommend this one?
taylor-commando-head-steady-t9192.html

 

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nortonspeed

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• Nov 19, 2015

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paulkgilbert said:

As far as the headsteady, would you recommend this one?
taylor-commando-head-steady-t9192.html

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Only if you ride your Commando every now and then or lubricate the small open ball joints every 100 mls. I did about 2000mls on this Taylor headsteady when an increasing rattling sound pointed me at the completely worn out ball joints. Waste of money! Best option is the CNW/Comstock headsteady (downside: very expensive!)

 

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• Nov 19, 2015

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paulkgilbert said:

As far as the headsteady, would you recommend this one?
taylor-commando-head-steady-t9192.html

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I wouldn't. But that's just me, I guess.

You would do well with the 850 headsteady. Much beefier, simple, effective and economical. If economics is not an issue then the PR headsteady is my preference.
http://www.norvilmotorcycle.co.uk/061484.htm