Commando mk3, I was not able to start my bike, backfires where my enemy, had to rebuild my start system 4 times, as I was unable to kick start it i was doing simultaneous start by kick and electrical but the ocasional backfiring was the enemy to the Sprague destruction.
Ignition was changed to Pazon Altair but i still had starting problems no matter the way i was doing it.
I was scared to use my bike as a backfire was not solved, I even put my bike for sale, very disappointed with the results.
I read about the 19 air jet, and though it was not important because at 3/4 of a turn the bike performance was good but that was the only thing i had not tried.
I purchased the 2x19 low speed air jets at 75€!! from Burlen fuels in the UK and fit them, at 1,5 turns open the bike stars by the Kick start, the electrical start or simultaneusly kick +EA, fantastic change!.
I kick start my bike most of the times and use ES when needed without issues.
I am not afraid to brake the Sprague due to backfiring.
The correct air jet was the final issue, I think that Burlen should have given for free the 19 low speed air jets to all the customers having a Norton commando as although the bike performs well with the 17 it breaks to pieces!!
Their mistake cost me 4 AE rebuilts!
It not negotiable a 19 was absolutely needed in my case.
I have made about 5.000 km and I will do many more next September, I'm not afraid to use my bike any more.
When a commando goes well is a great bike!
Ignition was changed to Pazon Altair but i still had starting problems no matter the way i was doing it.
I was scared to use my bike as a backfire was not solved, I even put my bike for sale, very disappointed with the results.
I read about the 19 air jet, and though it was not important because at 3/4 of a turn the bike performance was good but that was the only thing i had not tried.
I purchased the 2x19 low speed air jets at 75€!! from Burlen fuels in the UK and fit them, at 1,5 turns open the bike stars by the Kick start, the electrical start or simultaneusly kick +EA, fantastic change!.
I kick start my bike most of the times and use ES when needed without issues.
I am not afraid to brake the Sprague due to backfiring.
The correct air jet was the final issue, I think that Burlen should have given for free the 19 low speed air jets to all the customers having a Norton commando as although the bike performs well with the 17 it breaks to pieces!!
Their mistake cost me 4 AE rebuilts!
It not negotiable a 19 was absolutely needed in my case.
I have made about 5.000 km and I will do many more next September, I'm not afraid to use my bike any more.
When a commando goes well is a great bike!
