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Re: 1974 Commando 850 Dunstall build.

I'm not sure, I'm going with what I like. The original paint on my frame looks to be about 50% gloss, my powder is 80%.
 
Re: 1974 Commando 850 Dunstall build.

I'm not sure, I'm going with what I like. The original paint on my frame looks to be about 50% gloss, my powder is 80%.
 
Re: 1974 Commando 850 Dunstall build.

I'm not sure, I'm going with what I like. The original paint on my frame looks to be about 50% gloss, my powder is 80%.
 
Re: 1974 Commando 850 Dunstall build.

I'm not sure, I'm going with what I like. The original paint on my frame looks to be about 50% gloss, my powder is 80%.
 
Re: 1974 Commando 850 Dunstall build.

just 2 things to look at. the drive side trans adjuster will be imposable to use as is, turn it around to face forward. 2nd IF that is powder coat you WILL NOT keep the bolts tight with powder under them or against the engine cases

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A little shiny assembly...
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More tomorrow.
 
Re: 1974 Commando 850 Dunstall build.

Sounds like he's quadruple sure it's powdercoated.

That's going to be a BIG headache, either way.
 
Re: 1974 Commando 850 Dunstall build.

That's funny, I'm not done yet. I'm going to mock up the cases and remove the powder.
 
Re: 1974 Commando 850 Dunstall build.

Like I said, "either way".

Grinding that dang powdercoat off is a MESS.

...you did see that your post appeared FOUR times, right?
 
Re: 1974 Commando 850 Dunstall build.

Wow, some glitch. I saw a funny screen flash when I hit submit, oops. Actually it's not too bad removing the powder. I have bonding brushes from my airplane days, makes quick work of it. Clean up is also easy.
 
Re: 1974 Commando 850 Dunstall build.

Chain guard spacer
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Fork nut spacers
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Sprocket and front mount
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BArrel
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New seal on brake drum, new bearing buried in there
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Starting to get there. I'll put the rear wheel on it as soon as I swap out my spare on the combat.
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Now going custom with alloy bodywork!!

Now going custom with alloy bodywork!!

Now going custom with alloy bodywork!!

Now going custom with alloy bodywork!!
 
Re: 1974 Commando 850 Dunstall build.

FYI the front mount ISO is in backwards, the adjuster should be on the timing side and I could not see but the rear adjuster is on the drive side
bwolfie said:
Sprocket and front mount
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Re: 1974 Commando 850 Dunstall build.

Looking good Brent.
You do a very nice job.
Just to add my unwanted opinion.....
How about making the 750 Combat into the Production racer lookalike, and the 850 into a nice torquey Roadster.
Sorry................ I'd be happy with what ever you do there.
AC.
 
Re: 1974 Commando 850 Dunstall build.

That is an Idea, but...... The combat is so original, I can't bring myself to changing it. And I kind of like the "sleeper" look. Looks like a plunky old brit bike, but then twist the throtrtle and holy @%#&!!!!!! The 850's were both piles of parts and I don't feel bad modifing them. Plus the combat runs under its own power and I don't want to mess with that.
 
Re: 1974 Commando 850 Dunstall build.

Powdercoated sprockets are going to make a mess of the chain...
 
Re: 1974 Commando 850 Dunstall build.

Wheels..
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Rotor , temp cases and oil tank
I reinforced the tank in the 3 areas
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I also removed the chain ioler fitting, easy to do.
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Re: 1974 Commando 850 Dunstall build.

I have a set of Dunstall clipons and a bonus front fender coming this week. I sold the ones I had a year ago, never thought I would need them again.
Hopefully this week I canget the cases in the milling machine. Then a little paint and I can assemble the engine. It's nice having most of the parts waiting around. Things couldn't have worked out nicer.
 
Re: 1974 Commando 850 Dunstall build.

bwolfie said:
Hopefully this week I canget the cases in the milling machine.

just what are you going to do to those case's???
 
Re: 1974 Commando 850 Dunstall build.

bwolfie said:

For what it's worth...

You can weld up that bottom oil tank support and replace it with a rubber pad. Less oil leaks and it makes it much easier to remove in the future. No problems with mine since.
 
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