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i have notice particles in my oil. my frame ant standard as the oil tank is built into the frame i think the frame as been sand blast at some point . sore im worried dose any one no of the best thing to flush the commando engine out with

Hi all - I'm rather tempted by the Norvil Electric Starter kit. It comes complete with a 180w Single Phase alternator. My 850Mk2A has a 3-phase alternator wired to a Boyer 3-phase Powerbox controller i.e.

Hi fellow dismantlers. Can anyone recommend a sprocket puller for a dommie 99? Unlike the commando there are no bolt holes in my engine primary chain sprocket so can't use the usual 06-4297 tool.

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Can an alternator rotor be remagnatised or is it a case of buying new......Ady

Hello All Members Well I have been looking around the web page's To try and find a pair of Exhaust pipe To Fit A 650cc Manxman Witch as the Down draft Cylinder head and The same Head went on to the 650ss form October 1961 to 1964 full bore pipes ,

Can someone tell me if it makes a difference as to which way the copper crush washer is installed between header pipe and cylinder head ?

So....I managed to take the plungers apart, tracked down a supplier of shrouds via internet and waited almost a month from ordering, paying and for nothing to turn up and me cancelling order from Classicbritishmotorcycles ( would not recommend) I

Well folks, now that the model 77 project is done (except the front fender), its time for the next project! While at the Empire rally in New York USA this summer I found myself talking to Phil Radford who Owns Fair Spares USA.

With respect to the current owner.

I am continually astounded at the barefaced audacity of some people who offer for sale machines that are not 'fit for purpose'.

I thought that might get yourattention! My sister saw an ad in "in Style " magazine, September issue that has a nice cafe comando with a Gus Kuhn tank.

just got my first Norton,1968 fastback ,it was an export model and found its way back in the 90s,runs fine a light patina of rust on chrome work ,sorting forks for mot (pitting),now have to go and get some whitworth spanners

I purchased a copy of Classic Bike issue 148 August 2003 about a chapp called Roger Kordas who built a 90 degree crank Norton Commando fitted into a Featherbed frame without any anti-vibration mounts.

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I have a couple of sets of long roadholders that I am refurbishing and need a tap to clean up the threads at the top of the fork legs. Can anyone confirm the size of tap that I need?

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Dougie Muir

I am working on a 1962 650SS, could anyone help me identify the Silencers fitted to it. They are not the usual kind of silencers i am used to .

Does anyone know what years these were fitted to ?

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Which lucasheadlamp is the correct one for a MKII 850? ie How many holes (cable entries) should it have at the bottom?

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Why does no one read the history of Norton bikes and start to learn about there origins, too much about modern day bikes and not enough knowledge of past Models, I worked on bikes back in the early 1960's and know what bikes were around back then,

Ok here comes a Technical question or two and not the usual where's my 961 so hopefully I will be safe from the thread snipper.

Hi All! I ran across this site tonight:http://falgerho.com/?p=128

It belongs to the photographer of the rally, good stuff!

Skip Brolund USA

A member asks on the Heavy Twins forum-- Should the nuts be inside?--They definitely are. Regards John.

I joined this club to discuss all things 961 Norton but seeing as most posts get removed or edited i think i need my money back!What a shame this club is so governed by the moderators and that free speach is censored so heavily, its an absolute jo

What on earth is going on?

So now we have Chairman Tim Harrison tellingus what to write or not?

Surely Mr. Chairman, you belive in freedom of speech?

Respectfully

Steve Snoen

Hi, just to let you I am organising a classic bike show and ride-in on the 2nd of October in Forden (sy21 8ne sat-nav owners) mid wales,this is the first one of possibly an annual event,depending on the outcome,we are raising funds for the local s

Hi Does anyone think the gear change on the 961 is of a poor design, the external link seems a compromise considering the angles involved?Is this technical enough ? - only jokingMathew

I saw on Top Gear, that there is a website that tells you how many of a certain car is left in Britain.

Thought I would put the Commando in to see and it says 35 850's and 57 750's in 2011.

I was wondering if there is a need on here for a place for new people to introduce themselves and to be welcomed by others, nothing technical just a way of meeting new friends.I am in Oxford and wondered if there is anyone from my area on here?Tha

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I want to find out if a 1971 commando would be a good first classic bike to get?Good and bad points pleaseMany thanks Mathew

I am contemplating the installation of a MkIII console for the warning lights and ignition switch on to my 1971 Commando Fastback.

Now for sale to fund another rotary-engined bike project.

Variances from standard:

USD forks, 3.50 x 17 three-spoke cast wheel, 320mm discs, Nissin 6-piston calipers, sintered pads, Bridgestone 120/70 BT023