commando

Long time lurker, first time caller... Recently scored a WM3 18" rim cheap. Been looking since I found out the rear on my 1971 Commando project was bent. Now the real question is... Can I just get spokes for an atlas from Andover and lace er up, or will I need different / custom ones since it's...

This was my father’s prized possession. He never loved anything or anyone more than this bike. I just attained it from his estate and now have it listed for sale. Please call me if you need anything or want to face time the bike. I know nothing about it but will look and try hard to answer your...

So, I have been passed down a frame up rebuild with the engine fully assembled and the gearbox disassembled, while I am familiar with automotive this is the first bike that I will be dealing with I am very excited to get it started but it seems daunting. I'm currently working on rebuilding the...

My 1968 Norton Commando has about 1400 miles on it since being restored. I've noticed that the front brake performance is a bit soft and would like to adjust it. I do most of my own work but I'm unsure how to proceed with this. I thought maybe the handlebar lever would be sufficient adjustment...

Hi. I'm in France. But I have mates in UK. (I mention that for delivery & co.) I built this bike but didn't know what I was doing - with that Ducati front end it was dangerous. Did nasty tank-slappers. So I duly fell off, rubbed my sore bum and then put all the bits back into their original...

For sale: 1974 Ducati 750 GT. $24,500. It is a beautiful bike and presents very well and rides like a modern motorcycle. The engine number is 753556. The engine is in the original frame and to my knowledge the bike has never been crashed. Engine was professionally rebuilt in 2012. Included...

Electric Start Works. Bike Shifts On Left. Will keep up with freeway traffic and will stop. Front master cylinder modified to add stopping power.

Bike has sold for 8500$ Turning 70 this year and time to start thinning the herd. Bike has been regularly ridden and is completely sorted. https://www.ebay.com/itm/115292003839

Hi all, I have been restoring an MKIII Commando over the past several months. I couldn't have come as far as I have without the knowledge people have shared through this incredible forum. But for the first time I have come across an issue I can't seem to find information on, and was hoping...

Hi all, I'm building up an 850 engine and have a couple of final points that are of concern. I'd be thankful of some help from the brains trust: 1. Crank thrust washer - Presumably to set the crank end float. I see it in the parts diagram, but not mentioned in the assembly steps and nothing in...

Hey folks I’m new. Finally found a 1972 Commando that you folks hadn’t got to yet. Drove up to Raleigh from central Florida to pick it up and trailer home last weekend. Hadn’t run in at least 12 years and from the looks of things hadn’t run much. Lots of parts store wiring connections, leaky...

Hi everyone, I am reassembling an outer gearbox cover on a 72 Commando. The old one fits fine but was all banged up so I ordered a new one from Andover Norton, I know the assembly was exactly as before but now it is not clearing the clutch cable lever (it was before). Could the outer gearbox...

The nude frame: 9.5Kg or 20.9 pounds. Swing arm 2.4 Kg or 5.9 pounds Genius simplicity by Colin Seeley Forks legs with Consentino internals Takasago Excel weel with Hemings twin rotors Back weel with Maney system Hi there, I work only 3 days last week, I spend my workshop hours to go to the...

V5 Image removed by the moderator as it contains personal information. Please cover or blank out the names and addresses if you repost. Hi There, My friend Fabien ask me to work on his project. I wish to know the story of this bike. What I know so far: The bike start his life as a 1955...

So i've been talking about Nortons for months, and a good buddy of mine is in the whole salvage auto business. suddenly he sends me an Auction on Copart for a '15 Commando sport, Salvage title (Dismantled) . Yesterday was my 34th Birthday and said, What the heck, lets go for it. :p Highest...

Hi guyz I am rewiring my commando 74. I had an old wire harness and I had shorts with it. I’m about to change the complete harness. Would it be a good thing to add a contact breaker before the negative pole of the battery by replacing the fuse? i was thinking about a boat breaker that support...

So people just don't like these but I've gotten use to them. If you have a set for a Commando (pre-MkIII) you want to get rid of let me know. Thanks!

I'm looking for advice on what the best and most durable preparation & paint(?) system is for a Commando seat base - including any tips on work that may be necessary on the foam to improve the result. Is the stock method of attaching the cover to the base still the way to go or is there...

Hello all, I recently did a bit of work on my 1970 Norton 750 Commando; new tank, new cylinder head, new oil lines, clutch cable, and new clutch plates. I am running into an issue with the clutch. When I first installed everything, the clutch was far too tight, (two hands were required to...

Hello - I was handed down a '71 Commando from a generous friend who hadn't kicked it over in years. It's a little rough, but the engine is strong. I had a shop back home get it running again and I had a blast on it last summer. Since then it's sat and now I'm in SF. I'm hoping to get it back...