what exactly do I have?

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trappnman said:
so- steel tank, steel side covers, big megafone upswept pipes-

Roadster or Interstate?
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trappnman said:
so an Interstate, with different bars. thanks- good knowing.
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No, there's nothing about it that suggests it was an Interstate model originally.

The fuel tank and side panels are Roadster style (Hi-Rider had the same style side panels).

http://www.classicbike.biz/Norton/Broch ... ochure.pdf

http://www.andover-norton.co.uk/Commando.htm

http://www.nortonownersclub.org/models/commando
 
Love your tales trapmann and agree no good Norton should hang out with a foot forward girls harley the real big twin'r sneer at too : ) If a Combat survived its early years then its basic faults have been corrected so its just like another other Commando now but faster if letting the rpms get near redline. Still many Cdo models will wheelie but maybe not carry the pull as high.

As far as I'm aware, no apparent changes were made to the 750 breather assembly during '72 - '73 (according to the parts books) therefore all '72 (and '73 long stroke 750 engines) had that same breather regardless of whether they were Combat models or not, although late '72-on (and '73) crankcases no longer had the hole (covered by a blanking plate) at the rear of the timing case.
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As far as you are aware , ok, my 1st Combat was an early March '72, 203xxx, it has known continuum of history from demo bike to 3 owners then me. It came with upswept pipes, fg IS tank and blocky side covers, and and and a solid cast TS case not the patch over cover. Its was always taken care of by the original shop or another of equivalent Norton knowledge that some how kept its original flat ass roller bearings essentially still pristine with over 35,000 miles showing. I do not know if 850's had matching numbers, just that if they match then it was issued that way is all.
 
That is not interstate sidecover nor tank nor pipes. They are however Roadster tank, Roadser sidecovers and Roadster pipes.

By all preliminary indicaters, less gap at the head, 932/19 and 932/20 (assumingly) carbs, tank, side covers and pipes, it would "seem" to be a 1972 Norton Commando Combat "Roadster".

Changing out that seat and handlebar will help value also.
 
hobot said:
I do not know if 850's had matching numbers, just that if they match then it was issued that way is all.
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OK, but I don't know why we've suddenly jumped to the 850 models?
 
good info and I thank you.

so- to get a ball park figure- what kind of value does this bike have?

I turned down 5 for it about 10 years ago- was that fair value?
 
trappnman said:
good info and I thank you.

so- to get a ball park figure- what kind of value does this bike have?

I turned down 5 for it about 10 years ago- was that fair value?
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By the way, welcome to the forum. Sounds like you won't be around long. Too bad.
Anyhow, I would say $500 would have been a good price 10 years ago. Today I am sure you could get twice that. Good luck.
 
Id think its a chopped Hi Rider seat . Hi Rider bars , headlamp , sidecovers etc . with a roadster ( larger ) tank . Unless

:lol:
 
Main differences between ALL Commando models was nothing more than bodywork & exhaust.

Underneath the skin, each year's production was essentially the same bike.
 
grandpaul said:
Main differences between ALL Commando models was nothing more than bodywork & exhaust.

Underneath the skin, each year's production was essentially the same bike.
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Except the 68-70, with the central oil tank and sideways battery tray. Not that it couldn't be swapped out though. I think the R had the Fastback oil tank, and I'm not sure the early Fastback oil tank is the same as the 71 and later. I just don't know. There were some subtle differences in how the rear mudguard was mounted in the early years too.

Dave
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You have a great resource nearby with Tom and Tim at Wheels Unlimited. They have probably forgotten more about Nortons and old Ducati's than most of us could ever hope to know.

I think they've since sold it, but for years they had one of the Norton monocoque racers there -- from '73? And a ton of vintage parts and knowledge. They're good folks.

-20m3s
 
they were both very helpful and good guys to be sure.

The shop is still there, I go through Marion fairly regular but in the evening, so I've not stopped in for years.

is your information its still operating, but under new owners?

I felt their first love was indeed Nortons.
 
You should spend some time looking at Ebay auctions for Commandos and view the completed auctions to see what is selling and for how much. No offense but I think 5k now would be a good price for you to get. We see bikes that have been well cared for and ridden regularly here for 5-6k. Ten grand is for a bike that is in fine trim, cosmetically great and has been updated so it is ready to romp.

Russ
 
trappnman said:
thanks-

$5000 then - and i'll have it running & dancing! :D
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He's saying $5K is high for your bike. Read the post again. If it's running and drivable maybe. Like I said in my message to you, old tires are dangerous...so just that alone makes it undrivable even if you get it running. I would question the Isolastics also given how long it has been in storage. Good luck.
 
what I'm saying- is that getting it running, is not going to be a big problem for me. When I bought it, I knew zero about nortons, and it had been parked for 10 years or so, and I did everything myself to get it up running, and running like a snortin norton should run. and kept it running in primo condition for 10 years. Its not my first ride on the merry go round of old iron.

if I get it 100% roadworthy, including new tires and everything I did to it years ago, its not going to be sold for 5.

if running and starting good, 12000 miles, 2nd owner bike- I think its worth every bit of 5.

new tires, seat and bars if I would want to replace them, is well under a grand, closer to $5-600. Heck, I could paint it back to factory colors and it WOULD be a primo looking running bike. I do have all the turn signal stuff, I suppose I could put them back on, but again....let the new owner do that.......

not arguing, but I do know the condition of this bike, and its far from a barn find. its been "restored" once by me, 2nd time around should be a walk in the park..... :mrgreen:

as I told you in the pm, you are more than welcome to see it when I get it up-
 
Hehe, those most interested are playing it down, and old tires are a non issue but do give a bit rougher ride and will not grip well enough to race in the rain on like those with new tires seem to imply they are constantly eager to do. Likely want discount for the old gas to replace too. Five Grand for a runner that just need some renewable parts and cosmetics and some tune up is a bargain. Part of the evil of Central bankster clan's Fractional Usury system is to confuse the thinking of values correctly with inflation making the money unit less valuable. Nortons are pretty reasonable compared to other cycles but still not a nickle and dime job like utilitarian econo cycles. Call CNW they are looking for decent bikes to do up and may snap it up to put 12000, into then sell for double that.
 
Steve wants those old tires to burn out on, so peel them off and make sure he destroys them on video. Fun.
 
Likely is started life as a combat roadster. I believe the combat Interstate started production in the 205xxx numbers. Difference is Interstate tank holds around 6 gallons and the seat is mounted further back, side covers are larger than roadster and the exhaust originally did not have upswept reverse cone mufflers. Roadster tank was typically fiberglas although by 204xxx could have been steel. These hold +- 3 gallons. Your machine has a roadster tank and side covers.
 
hobot said:
Hehe, those most interested are playing it down, and old tires are a non issue but do give a bit rougher ride and will not grip well enough to race in the rain on like those with new tires seem to imply they are constantly eager to do. Likely want discount for the old gas to replace too. Five Grand for a runner that just need some renewable parts and cosmetics and some tune up is a bargain. Part of the evil of Central bankster clan's Fractional Usury system is to confuse the thinking of values correctly with inflation making the money unit less valuable. Nortons are pretty reasonable compared to other cycles but still not a nickle and dime job like utilitarian econo cycles. Call CNW they are looking for decent bikes to do up and may snap it up to put 12000, into then sell for double that.
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Wow! Old tires a non-issue...remind me not to ride your bike.
 
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