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hello,

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

Hi there,

Help required regarding the fork setup. I have recently bought oil seal holders, oil seals and bushes off the NOC shop. Though great no problem chucked all the old parts away when cleaning up my garage.

I am rebuliding a 1965 Atlas engine, it was down because one of the cam followers had failed (Stelite tip broken off)

Having owned my Es2 since 1977, ( I bought it to mark the Queens jubilee, remember that!)anyway it took me several years to do (what I would call by todays standards) a very medioca resto job , I hit it with the initial flourish and enthusiasm of

Does anyone have thoughts on a supplier for the trim strip around the edge ofmy 650 mercury seat (with the hump)?

thanks

Dominic

Hi all - for your info - I've spoken to Les Emery at Norvil ref the proposed electric starter conversion for belt drive primaries. I was concerned ref which belt drives it will work with.

Having recently completeda strip down and cleanof my 1949 16H engine, I am now considering the use of a modern 20w50 mineral, detergent, dispersant type engine oil.

Hello To All Members Well You Cannot Stop Member Writing about There Feeling and experiences ,and the Club work's in a democracy and we as member,s are Not beholden too Norton Motorcycle,s or anyone else ,So If you like to stop Members Writing abo

Well hello everyone,

I have put a deposit down on a new manx colour 961 cafe racer and cant wait to get her, i have been told it will be made next april but not sure what year! that was a joke by the way.

How feasible or practical is it to reduce the seat height of the Commando? I ask because I'm not very tall, my current every day machine is a Hinckley Bonneville which at 30.5 inches is just about right for me.

As Chairman I have requested the web site moderator to remove comments about Norton Motorcycles (UK) Ltd. and the perceived problems connected with it.

Has anybody this side of the pond bought a pair of Jim Schmidt's flatslide Keihins? They sell for $445 and include rubber mounted manifolds, cables and airfilters. Jim has developed the needle specifically for the Commando.

Hi all, I have just aquired a 777 norton that has been sitting idle for a lot of years. The scale of this project can be seen at my website.

About to start rebuilding and this is the worst bit of the standard components. Is this repairable with the magic goo they call hts2000?

Hi gang,

I saw this on eBay USA this morning:

I would be grateful if any members could advise me on selecting a good trailer for my 71 Roadster

sorry for last empty message could,t get body text to work!!

Can member suggest a supplier(Other than Norvil) to obtaina new or reconditioned Auto Timing Device or Auto Advance Retard Unit for my 1954 Dommy 88?

On a '68 fastback the engine number I have starts with 20M3/ then the engine number. What does the20M3/ bit refer to. My '73 Roadster is much more battered and worn and canbarelysee any prefix to the nearly legible engine number.

I'm in the process of overhauling the cylinder head on my 1950 ES2 (cast iron head). I've noticed that the valve springs appear a little soft, i.e. lacking stiffness. Thought I had better check them out before re-assembly of the head.

Hi - years ago I had a commando that would idle very slowly sounding beautiful. I now have an identical machine (MkII 1974) but I cannot get it to idle evenly. On one cylinder - no problem - nice slow idle.

Hi - which one to go for if i single carb my commando 850 with the carbs i all ready have on the bike which is amal m1 what is the best air filter to us could i use the bellmounts i have on and will it run as good a the 34 mikuni i an thinking of

Hi All,

Hi all,

I have a cracked cylinder head fin or two and am looking for recommendations (hopefully in the Somerset area) of suitable repairers.

Many thanks.

Jeff.

Hi, with a full strip down on my 1958 99SS well under way I encountered a problem when trying to remove the sprocket so that I could then take off the very worn chains, well I tried everything, thank goodness I had the service manual handy, I foll

( Please excuse the title)

Do any of you knowlegeable laddies know how the tachometer gearboxeswere originallyfixed to the timing covers on either a 650SS or Atlas.

Greetings can somebody please enlighten me?

Will my MkII cams will fit (correctly!) into MkIII crank cases?

Ta Steve

Took the bike for a spin last week.