Will's '75 Commando custom restoration

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23 up front, original rear hub/sprocket. I can't count them danged teeth up under that there danged chainguard!
 
Composite photo as near as possible for "before & after"-

Will's '75 Commando custom restoration
 
Awsome restoration :!: Looks like my blue tank would go nice with that frame :lol: Hope I can do as well on my restoration, don't be suprised if I ask you personally for advice. Well done :!:
 
And all I've done this weekend and today was finish the garage trim and fill about a thousand nail holes. Can't wait to get back to the Norton so I can make some progress too.
 
This sucker is on the back burner 'till the tank & seat get here.

10 - 20 mile morning ride, and afternoon ride each day to break it in, de-bug and shake-down. That last one is LITERAL, and VERY important on an 850!
 
Tank and seat arrived in good nick despite "iffy" looking package stuffing...

Will's '75 Commando custom restoration


I didn't realize I left the rear fender sitting on the tire, so this shot looks goofy-

Will's '75 Commando custom restoration


I'll get the fenders properly mounted (temporarily), re-install the headlight, install the tail light, and take a better shot tomorrow.

The tank has a brushed finish, so it will DEFINITELY need to be polished
 
That is going to be lovely. I hope you are putting the classic Norton striping and label on it.
 
Tank was north of 350 GBP from RGM.

Will is deciding what he wants to do on the paint, but it's pretty much decided to be a centerline racing stripe in a complimentary color to the frame, lined in Gold, and probably Gold "Norton" logo.
 
That's a big honkin tank! You could practically haul fuel in it! I'm not sure why the tank and seat don't meet.
Anyhow, there's nothin worse than watching all those caravans of slowpokes going by when you're fuelin up after you worked so hard to get ahead of them. The tank should eliminate a lot of that.
 
It is indeed a Manx tank, and a Manx seat.

Neither one is mounted yet, so please keep the criticism at bay for a bit.

They had just been unpacked, and I wanted to get a quick shot to Will for analysis of his choices.
 
No criticism, not too fond of the blue frame even if my own 61 Manxman had a blue frame (it "was" a deeper blue though, factory paint too) everything else looks real nice.

Jean
 
My criticism was due to my surprise in seeing the space between the seat as I just received my Gus Kahn style tank to replace my tired Dunstall tank and it looks bigger than your manx tank! I thought you'd be trying to gain an inch so it could fit.

I'm a little surprised on how big my new tank looks compared to the Dunstall which I've always considered big. However practicality wins out over looks on my bike. I hate stopping for gas when I'm on a long road trip. (mind you it's been 25 years or more) I'm hoping when I do get back on the road I'll be able to handle the clip ons and rearsets without too much of a break-in period.

It's still too cold too work on my bike but will post some shots when I finally start. In the mean time I'll keep watching and learning from all of you. Your bike is lookin good Paul, keep up the good work and thanks for posting.
 
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