Technical Information

RECENT ADDITIONS

'Superblend' summary table provided by Andy Heathwood (DevonNorton):

A summary of data and information on Norton Commando main bearings by Andy Heathwood

https://www.nortonownersclub.org/sites/default/files/Main-Bearings-v1.1.compressed.pdf

GME - Norton Commando Survey

Ongoing Norton Commando Survey of Serial Numbers, Dates and Related Information

www.gregmarsh.com

What is the best oil for a Norton Commando?

Norton Commando Motorcycle Oil Tests by Jim Comstock.

www.accessnorton.com

Spanner/Wrench Size Charts & List
https://www.crawford-space.co.uk/old_psc/spanner_jaw.html (New web page)

http://www.baconsdozen.co.uk/tools/conversion charts.htm


Wiring Diagrams
https://granttiller.com/

Phoenix S.U. Carb Conversion Instructions
Donated by cliffa
See Attachments section at bottom of the page

Lucas Alternator Charging/Output Check
http://www.aoservices.co.uk/info/ALTERNATOR_COLOURS.pdf

British Motorcycle Fastener Database & Model Identfication
http://www.gregmarsh.com/MC/CommandoID.aspx
http://www.gregmarsh.com/MC/FastenersList.aspx

Amal Carb Tuning Information by John Healy
https://vintagebikemagazine.com/technical-articles/amal/

Commando Parts Books
https://issuu.com/sealycycleservice/sta ... d562b68f97
1968-70
http://www.eurooldtimers.com/functions/get_file_manualy.php?id=3486


French Language Commando Workshop Manual
http://tramber-clausse.pagesperso-orang ... mmando.pdf


Lucas Service Manual
http://jerrydoe.com/norton_pdf/Lucas-service.pdf


1968-1970 Commando Parts List
http://www.eurooldtimers.com/eng/manual ... 1970-.html

AP Lockheed Brake Service Manual
http://www.classicbike.biz/Triumph/Main ... Norton.pdf

Boyer Bransden Ignition Fault Finding
http://www.boyerbransden.com/faultfinding.html

Atlantic Green
http://atlanticgreen.com/norton.htm

Downloadable degree wheel
http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~tee/ramva/degreewheel.pdf

Commando Workshop Companion
http://www.doov.com/apps/nortoncompanion/


Commando Models
The dates are an approximate indication of when each model was generally available and therefore should not be regarded as actual factory production beginning or end dates.

750cc
Original Commando 4/68-3/69
750 R 3/69-9/69
750S 3/69-6/70
Fastback 3/69-8/70
Fastback II 9/70-12/70
Fastback III 1/71-12/71
Fastback IV 1/72-3/73
Fastback LR (Long Range) 4/71-12/71
Fastback LR MkIV 1/72-2/73
Roadster 3/70-12/70
Roadster II 1/71-12/71
(no MkIII Roadster, apparently!)
Roadster IV 1/72-2/73
Roadster V 3/73-10/73
SS (Street Scrambler) 3/71-10/71
PR (Production Racer) 4/71-10/73
Hi-Rider 5/71-12/71
Hi-Rider IV 1/72-2/73
Hi-Rider V 3/73-10/73
Interstate 1/72-2/73
Interstate V 3/73-10/73
850cc
Roadster 1 3/73-12/73
Roadster 1A 9/73-2/74
Roadster 2/2A 1/74-2/75
Roadster 3 2/75-9/77
Interstate 1 3/73-12/73
Interstate 1A 9/73-2/74
Interstate 2/2A 1/74-2/75
Interstate 3 2/75-9/77
Hi-Rider 1 3/73-12/73
Hi-Rider 2 1/74-2/75
Hi-Rider 3 3/75-?
John Player Replica 11/73-2/75


US = UK terminlogy


Motorcycle = Motorbike
Plug wire = HT (High Tension) lead
Rim lock = Security bolt
Wrench = Spanner
Fender = Mudguard
Triple tree = Yoke
Ground = Earth
Fork tube = Stanchion
Gear shift = Gear change
Muffler = Silencer
Gasoline = Petrol
Petcock = Petrol/Fuel tap
Wrist pin = Gudgeon pin
Zerk fitting = Grease nipple
Lifters = Tappets
Counterclockwise = Anticlockwise
Bushing/s = Bush/es
Snap ring = Circlip
Footpeg = Footrest
Transmission = Gearbox
License plate = Number plate
Kerosene = Paraffin
Axle = Spindle
Denatured alcohol = Methylated spirit (or "meths")
High beam = Main beam
Low beam = Dipped (or Dip) beam
Blinkers/Flashers/Turn signals = (Direction) Indicators
Set screw = Grub screw (as a "set screw" in the UK is a fully threaded bolt with a hexagon head)
Tube wrench = Box spanner
Box-end wrench = Ring spanner
Allen wrench = Allen key
Adjustable wrench = "Adjustable" (spanner) or "Shifter"
Vise grip = Mole grip
Breaking-in = Running-in
Flashlight = Torch
Pinging = Pinking
Hose clamp = Jubilee clip
Bondo = Body filler
Rim band = Rim tape
Headlamp bucket = Headlamp shell
Lever perch = Lever bracket
Fiberglass = GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic)/Fibreglass
Pry = Prise
Vise = Vice
Kickstand = Side stand
Tire iron/spoon = Tyre lever
DC generator = Dynamo
Lord/AV Mount = 'Cotton reel' mount
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Factory workshop manuals, parts manuals, riders handbooks and more: http://britmoto.com/

Lots of Triumph/Norton repair manuals, parts lists, brochures, etc.: http://www.classicbike.biz/

Amal carb info:
http://amalcarb.co.uk/technical/

Commando Decals and Transfers:
http://norton-decals.letsfixit.info/

JERRYDOE.com
http://jerrydoe.com/new-www-jerrydoe-com/

Andover Norton:
https://andover-norton.co.uk/

Commando Workshop Manual '71-:

Amal Co. Carbs & Parts:
http://www.amalcarb.co.uk/

Amal tuning:
http://www.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/hints-tips-mk1-concentric

Bushman's Amal Tuning
http://www.jba.bc.ca/Bushmans Carb Tuning.html

Norton/AMC fastener & thread identification (by part number):
http://stainlessbits.com/link12a.html

British Fastener Specs.:

Technical Information from Old Britts: http://www.oldbritts.com/ob_tech.html

INOA technical articles: http://www.inoanorton.com/Articles/

UK Norton Owners Club: http://www.nortonownersclub.org/

Norton Owners Club NSW: http://www.nocnsw.org.au/home