Commando Frame Number

I have recently bought a Commando but have only just noticed the frame number plate from the headstock is missing.

I have the frame and engine numbers on the the Log book (unfortunately different numbers) but all that I have is numbers. Should there be letters denoting the year of the bike before the numbers if so does anyone know what they are or where I can find out what they should be.

The bike is a 1969 model Roadster if anyone can help.

Thanks

Phil.

Previously wrote:

I have recently bought a Commando but have only just noticed the frame number plate from the headstock is missing.

I have the frame and engine numbers on the the Log book (unfortunately different numbers) but all that I have is numbers. Should there be letters denoting the year of the bike before the numbers if so does anyone know what they are or where I can find out what they should be.

The bike is a 1969 model Roadster if anyone can help.

Thanks

Phil.

Hello Phil,

 If you want a good reference book on Nortons I recomend, Norton Twin Restoration by Roy Bacon, it is full of usefull facts and figures on Nortons and has a list of frame, engine numbers, dates, model charts etc.

 On My 750 Commando the frame,engine and gearbox numbers all match with the frame number and date of manufacture stamped on a plate rivited to the headstock. I think these can be bought from dealers.

 Hope we have a decent summer so you can enjoy your Norton, happy riding.

      Ken Routledge

Hi Ken

Thanks for the help. I will be contacting Norvil as soon as I can to order a new plate so I should be on the road quite quickly now.

I will also be looking for the book you have recomended (E-Bay will be getting checked out ).

Thanks

Phil Rayner.