Electric start
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Hi all,
what is the opinion of members on the fitting of electric start to a 1972 750 commando, CNW or Alton which is preferred?
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A technical forum for Commandos
engine oil
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what oil grade and type is the best and most common used in 850 electric start commandos
Recent change from TT100 to Avon Roadriders
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Following apparent delamination of the tread on a TT100, I suddenly needed a pair of new tyres, as the other was due for replacement anyway. With a pair of Avon's almost £100 cheaper than two TT100 I took this as God's way of telling me it was time to give the Avon's a try!
Commando Quits
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Hi everyone. I've been an NOC member for some time but this is my first forum post, so apologies in advance if I'm contravening etiquette somehow.
1970 Commando TLS brake sticking
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My TLS drum brake has been reworked on a lathe, brake shoes also adjusted and a stiffening kit added. Everthing is lubed with copper paste. When I roll to a traffic light or a stop sign the brake does not open up when pulled. This only happens at slow speed. (thankfully!). I have to pull the bike back a little when coming to a stop and the brake opens up. Maybe the shoes fit too well ? What can I do to prevent this?
Twin carb tickling
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Just fitted a pair a new pair of amal 932 carbs to my Commando,noticed that it takes longer to tickle one carb to get fuel out.Found this on other bikes I have had,any thoughts?
Cylinder Barrel Temperature
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Can anyone tell me what temperatures to expect for cast iron cylinder barrels when operating? 750 Combat motor .
Thanks - Richard
Re-Chroming Costs
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Hi, Im slowly getting my Commando Mk2 rebuilt.
I needed to get the left footrest hanger and brake lever re-chromed. Just sent for 1 quote so far which was 150.00 + VAT upwards.
It seems an awful lot to me and was wondering if anyone has similar work done and what the cost was.
The foot rest hanger is a bit scraped from the last time I chucked the bike up the road. Would me grinding it flat help with the price?
And finally, can anyone recommend a re-chromer for work and price?
Ta,
Dave
Camshaft / bush clearances
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Hi all - I am looking for input regarding my cam bushes. 750 Combat - s/n 209xxx - plain cam journals - scrolled bushes .
Journals measure .873” - .8735” measured with dial caliper . Bushes measure .875” using Telescoping gauge and same caliper so clearance .002 “ overall. I can feel slight play when assembled dry.
I would like to avoid the complications of line reaming / honing etc if this amount of clearance is acceptable - street use only.
Smiths Electronic Speedo Failure
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I bought an Electronic Speedo with a GPS controller from AN. It was installed and road tested succesfully by the the mechanic who has fixed loafs of stuff on the old girl
On the day I was gonig to pick her up he called me to say that he had done a final test ride and found the speedo not working, He checked the GPS connections and then used a magnetic pick up from the real wheel and it still doesnt work.
Is there anyone out there who understands all this new fangled electronic malarkey? is there a programming or connection issue to look out for?