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What's this for?

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The arrow on the photo is pointing at a bracket that is bolted to the centre channel section of the lightweight frame.  It appears to be welded or brazed to the tubular cross piece.
What is it's purpose?

Navigator rebuild

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After a two year delay retirement has allowed me to start the rebuild of my Navigator which suffered a bent frame after a Landrover pulled out in front of me and I had to part company to avoid T boning it.

Maybugs

Yesterday morning a Maybug flew into the glass of my back door and stunned itself - amazingly hard and heavy for a flying insect.  I haven't looked closely at them for years - but this weekend I have been wearing my full face helmet even when trav

more evidence

Well here's more evidence that the arse is falling out of the UK classic bike market prices.

Hopefully more folk will now be able to buy and maybe we'll welcome new and younger members to our club.

Lightweight rear brake

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Following on from the rear brake discussion in the "Electra in spring  time" thread, is it possible to fit the Electra (Dominator) rear hub/brake to the Navigator?   I don't know, I had a Dominator hub that I considered fitting but didn't bother. 

Roadholder

My last Roadholder was the April edition, has the May edition been distributed yet?
Rgds.
Paul.

Lowering Handlebars

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I'm still searching for a usable Commando in the Yorkshire/Northern area.  Most seem to have US spec bars that will be a little too high for me.  I know changing bars is easy enough but will the corresponding control cables need to be shortened?

Commando Insurance

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Hi All

I know this is not a technical query but I seek the advice of the Wise Heads to be found hereabouts.

Just received renewal quote from Carole Nash for my 72 Commando. Last year 275 quid

Electra in spring time

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I thought I would attach a couple of pictures of my Electra resting amongst the bright green leaves of the Somerset trees, vibrant blue of the Bluebells and rich red of Campion during my long test ride after it's gearbox, clutch and starter rebuil

Restoration books

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Hi Everyone,
I have just joined the club and hope to buy a Commando in the near future. My current thinking is a left hand gear change model with an electric start. Mk.3?

tyres

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I need to replace the tyres on my Atlas, usually use avon but they have become very expensive ,
Looking at Mitas H-06 or Michelin Road classics , has anyone experience with either of these tyres.

 



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