Pictures of your Norton Commandos

grandpaul · Nov 6, 2014

1963wak said:
Got this last Saturday.../quote]

Welcome to the forum!

Definitely in the minority with that machine. Pretty cool...

ranmar850 · Nov 7, 2014

last weekend, cleaned up for the Albany run Mid-November

Addik · Nov 7, 2014

ranmar850 said:
last weekend, cleaned up for the Albany run Mid-November

Cool gauge cluster....whats the lock do?

Fast Eddie · Nov 7, 2014

1963wak said:
Got this last Saturday,been in a shed since '82 ,its a vendetta ,number 24 ,came with a mk2 850 lump ,last raced as a 750 by Bob Tait <=,burton on trent 1980 ish .Was going to sell as is but now doing it up.

I advise you not to proceed with your plans. It will become a money pit and a PITA. When its finished, you'll spend the rest of your life defending it against those telling you the frame in inferior to a featherbed. And / or Commando. And that you should have rubber mounted it, and, etc.

Save yourself from all of this and have a happier life.

I'll help by taking it off your hands. No seriously, sell it to me instead...!

1963wak · Nov 7, 2014

I wish I hadn't started it looking at the price of racing parts for the engine ! iv finished the frame and black bits already (the joy of having a blasting cabinet at work )2pack black oven backed with the swing arm ends hard chromed where the chain adjusters go. just turning up some titanium for the spindles etc,i had to laff at the steering stem some nutter had used 10mm threaded bar ! Anyway any advise on mild engine tuning , crank balance to suit frame ,in fact any info on vendettas ie how many were made ,when? etc would be very appreciated .Can anyone id the forks and callipers ?

ranmar850 · Nov 7, 2014

It is a Mk111, that is the ignition switch.

judah · Nov 9, 2014

my commando. recently bought it. made a few cosmetic mods for a more streamlined cafe look (purists will hate). really enjoying the bike. and this forum.

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Nater_Potater · Nov 13, 2014

Searching for a cafe-style seat, and I came across this!

Why would someone do that? It's a Yamaha; call it what it is! :roll:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cafe-Racer-Seat ... 1212961245

'Something to think of while I look out the window of my office.

Sorry about no Norton pictures. She's just settled down for her long winter's nap...

Nathan

Transcon · Nov 14, 2014

judah said:
my commando. recently bought it. made a few cosmetic mods for a more streamlined cafe look (purists will hate). really enjoying the bike. and this forum.

[album]465[/album]

What seat is that? I've been debating making a change from the stock roadster seat on my '71 and was planning on going the Corbin route but I'm liking the look of this as well. Bike looks great by the way

grandpaul · Nov 14, 2014

Nater_Potater said:
Searching for a cafe-style seat, and I came across this!

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Why would someone do that? It's a Yamaha; call it what it is!

My guess: he got a good deal on a pre-painted tank from e-bay.

bill · Nov 14, 2014

no the e bay ad is from legendary motorcycles. he makes tanks and seats along with the gps speedo's.

grandpaul said:
Nater_Potater said:

Searching for a cafe-style seat, and I came across this!

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Why would someone do that? It's a Yamaha; call it what it is!

Click to expand...

My guess: he got a good deal on a pre-painted tank from e-bay.

davamb · Nov 14, 2014

Transcon said:
What seat is that? ... I'm liking the look of this as well.

BritCycle stock it as "513-12/A New Style Norton Commando Racing Seat". I've just bought one and eagerly await delivery (it's been in transit longer inside Aus than it's taken to get from America!)

Nater_Potater · Nov 14, 2014

bill said:
no the e bay ad is from legendary motorcycles. he makes tanks and seats along with the gps speedo's.

Thanks for that. It just caught me off guard to see the juxtaposition of the Norton emblem on the Yamy.

Nathan

Transcon · Nov 14, 2014

davamb said:
Transcon said:

What seat is that? ... I'm liking the look of this as well.

Click to expand...

BritCycle stock it as "513-12/A New Style Norton Commando Racing Seat". I've just bought one and eagerly await delivery (it's been in transit longer inside Aus than it's taken to get from America!)

Thanks brother

grandpaul · Nov 15, 2014

bill said:
no the e bay ad is from legendary motorcycles. he makes tanks and seats along with the gps speedo's.

So the Yamaha is simply a temporary display stand for Norton parts.

No foul. Unlike "Triton" stickers on a modern Hinckley Triumph with clip-ons installed.

dantriumph · Nov 18, 2014

Was out for a ride about a week ago. Weather is mild for the time of year, with a bit of luck I´ll be able to go for another ride this weekend. The season is coming to an end.

Dan

72Combat · Nov 20, 2014

Season here is just starting

rixcafe · Nov 22, 2014

Coming back to life

I have starting ramping up refresh of Ned's MK3. Will be ready for Norton Rally in Asheville next summer.

Before

Coming along

Trying to build to original condition. That is to say as many good used parts as possible.
Anyone know of a good source for used parts in the Carolinas?

grandpaul · Nov 24, 2014

Don't throw away those bean cans!

rixcafe · Nov 24, 2014

Rotten to the core.

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