Pictures of your Norton Commandos

pierodn · May 18, 2014

Now it's really completed.

sportsroof · May 18, 2014

Very sweet! Loving the super-clean Fastback! Well done mate.
Cheers, Martin

phillyskip · May 19, 2014

PhillySkip's Norton

phillyskip · May 19, 2014

PhillySkip's Norton......Sorry another try at posting....

gortnipper · May 19, 2014

phillyskip said:
PhillySkip's Norton

I absolutely love the look of your bike. All it needs are rear sets... :mrgreen:

grandpaul · May 19, 2014

gortnipper said:
I absolutely love the look of your bike. All it needs are rear sets...

His last set of rearsets (on his Triton) were back by the rear axle.

I don't think this one is getting any...

gortnipper · May 20, 2014

That's a bit OTT (over the top 4 u Luddites) :wink:

Fanfan26 · May 21, 2014

French member,Interstate 850 MK3 with Craven,here in Austria 2012.

Here île d'Elbe Italia 2008

phillyskip · May 21, 2014

Thanks for the kind words. I'm going to be painting the tank to match the side covers and front fender in the silver and deep candy apple red.

gortnipper · May 21, 2014

phillyskip said:
Thanks for the kind words. I'm going to be painting the tank to match the side covers and front fender in the silver and deep candy apple red.

Really, how? I really like the contrasting side covers and fender to the alloy tank.

speirmoor · May 23, 2014

Me also. I like the way the front fender pulls everything together

phillyskip · May 23, 2014

The tank has a beautiful shape but is made of aircraft grade aluminum which is great for strength,but doesn't polish like "softer" grades. For me an alloy tank needs a mirror finish. I'm afraid to really "lay into it" on my polishing wheels. It is for this reason I've decided to paint it in a two tone scheme using the sparkly silver and deep candy red. Trust me on this, it will look spectacular when done.

737captain · May 23, 2014

phillyskip · May 23, 2014

Gortnipper, I wasn't building this as a "caff" with rear sets as I wanted a more relaxed riding position. I have a Triumph "Caff" with clip ons and rear sets and that thing will wear you out (or me!) in less than a 1/2 hour in the saddle......Skip

Lorenzo · May 24, 2014

well done Piero! this is soooo nice!
I look forward to seeing it in person under your lemon tree! ;o)

pierodn said:
Now it's really completed.

pierodn · May 24, 2014

drones76 said:

White,
it is my absoluty favourit colour for Commando.

gortnipper · May 24, 2014

phillyskip said:
Gortnipper, I wasn't building this as a "caff" with rear sets as I wanted a more relaxed riding position. I have a Triumph "Caff" with clip ons and rear sets and that thing will wear you out (or me!) in less than a 1/2 hour in the saddle......Skip

My legs are extra long, and rear sets are way more comfortable for me so I might make an hour!

I trust the paint job will be great. I just have a soft spot for polished alloy tanks on Nortons.