The 961 Commando

Hi Anna, this is just what I and other owners have been trying to tell you all along! It's a shame you did not visit the factory a year or more ago like me any many other have done before making adverse comments. However I am pleased that you are now in favour of what they are doing, a 961 would look good in your garage alongside your Manxman!

BTW Ive had mine up to an indicated 130mph so it would almost keep up with yourManxman if you fancy a ride out!

Good on you Anna! Nice to read favourable reports on the 961. Judging from looks alone I definitely want one, so your report on the engineering just confirms it!

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Hi Anna, this is just what I and other owners have been trying to tell you all along! It's a shame you did not visit the factory a year or more ago like me any many other have done before making adverse comments. However I am pleased that you are now in favour of what they are doing, a 961 would look good in your garage alongside your Manxman!

BTW Ive had mine up to an indicated 130mph so it would almost keep up with yourManxman if you fancy a ride out!

Hello.. John yes the Norton Manxman does look good along side the 961, I have some photos of them too gether at the Norton factory,And with Stuart Graner longside as well, He did like My manxman and he wants one , I am waiting for next year as Stuart Tell me he bringing out a FeatherBed model, So we Have go back and see that ? I may end up with two nice Blue Norton,s one 51year's old and a new one ? yours Anna J

Hi Anna, good to hear you have been converted! I have a couple of Commando's also and the 961 gets just as much attention when I arrive at meetings(which I never get with any other of my modern bikes) The old and new Commando's are all fantastic to ride but the 961 feels a bit more like a Ducati Monster than a classic and even sounds a bit like it. I have not seen a 961 in blue yet but i bet it would look good in matching Manxman colours and as you know they will make them in any colour you want.

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Hello To all Norton owners The 961 Commando is The Best Built Machine under the name of Norton , and the Engineering is superb And well Engineered motorcyle , And worth every penny that you pay for one . Its like buying a Manx Norton and just as special and it will retain its value for a very long time and the value of these machine may even go up is price , the Owners that have got there New 961 Commados Will be very proud in owning one , And If you Have Not thought of buying one yet , then go and Have a Visit to The Norton Factory first and see for your self at first hand , And I know that you will what to own one. There A worth wile investment , The Future Can only get brighter For Norton Motorcycles. There Built with the light of experience .Your Anna J Dixon

Hello All I am a new member as of today so please be gentle with me. I am writing to pass on some info concerning the new 961 of which I am a new owner of a cafe racer, in silver, and now covered over 1000 miles and gone through some of the experiences listed within this forum upon delivery dates etc,Now I have her at home I can only sing praises onwhat I consider the most prettiest looking bike on the road at the moment, it goes just as good as it looks and where ever I park up get asked all and sundry of various questions about her and all the stories one as heard and read about. My first service was done and bike checked for mods that were required, new noisy pipes fitted, standard ones far to quiet for my liking, Found out by questioning the the lads that the bike must be filled with oil to the bottom mark on the dip stick, 2.5 litres approx including filter change,checked after running the bike, or it will deposit access in the air box,.There is some noise from the primary side but no louder than my Ducati clutch on my S4 Monster,. For the Gentleman who wasinquiring about paddock stands I purchased a pair of Harris Stands, from ebay, hook type, and a pair of bobbins M6 thread to suit swing arm fitting, if your bike has long pipes like mine it is advisable to remove these when on the road as they could foul on the silencers. I can only pass on my experiences but for those who have or considering what to do concerning delays stick with it, the wait is worth all theuncertainty, grief,frustration.

Previously wrote:

Previously wrote:

Hello To all Norton owners The 961 Commando is The Best Built Machine under the name of Norton , and the Engineering is superb And well Engineered motorcyle , And worth every penny that you pay for one . Its like buying a Manx Norton and just as special and it will retain its value for a very long time and the value of these machine may even go up is price , the Owners that have got there New 961 Commados Will be very proud in owning one , And If you Have Not thought of buying one yet , then go and Have a Visit to The Norton Factory first and see for your self at first hand , And I know that you will what to own one. There A worth wile investment , The Future Can only get brighter For Norton Motorcycles. There Built with the light of experience .Your Anna J Dixon

Hello All I am a new member as of today so please be gentle with me. I am writing to pass on some info concerning the new 961 of which I am a new owner of a cafe racer, in silver, and now covered over 1000 miles and gone through some of the experiences listed within this forum upon delivery dates etc,Now I have her at home I can only sing praises onwhat I consider the most prettiest looking bike on the road at the moment, it goes just as good as it looks and where ever I park up get asked all and sundry of various questions about her and all the stories one as heard and read about. My first service was done and bike checked for mods that were required, new noisy pipes fitted, standard ones far to quiet for my liking, Found out by questioning the the lads that the bike must be filled with oil to the bottom mark on the dip stick, 2.5 litres approx including filter change,checked after running the bike, or it will deposit access in the air box,.There is some noise from the primary side but no louder than my Ducati clutch on my S4 Monster,. For the Gentleman who wasinquiring about paddock stands I purchased a pair of Harris Stands, from ebay, hook type, and a pair of bobbins M6 thread to suit swing arm fitting, if your bike has long pipes like mine it is advisable to remove these when on the road as they could foul on the silencers. I can only pass on my experiences but for those who have or considering what to do concerning delays stick with it, the wait is worth all theuncertainty, grief,frustration.

Hi Paul - I was interested in your comment "Found out by questioning the the lads that the bike must be filled with oil to the bottom mark on the dip stick, 2.5 litres approx including filter change,checked after running the bike, or it will deposit access in the air box " - I thought that this type of error disappeared with the original Commando - it's nice that they keep on with the tradition !!! - seriously though I assume that they'll correct this issue as it implies poor design.

Hi Paul - I was interested in your comment "Found out by questioning the the lads that the bike must be filled with oil to the bottom mark on the dip stick, 2.5 litres approx including filter change,checked after running the bike, or it will deposit access in the air box " - I thought that this type of error disappeared with the original Commando - it's nice that they keep on with the tradition !!! - seriously though I assume that they'll correct this issue as it implies poor design.

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Hi Paul - I was interested in your comment "Found out by questioning the the lads that the bike must be filled with oil to the bottom mark on the dip stick, 2.5 litres approx including filter change,checked after running the bike, or it will deposit access in the air box " - I thought that this type of error disappeared with the original Commando - it's nice that they keep on with the tradition !!! - seriously though I assume that they'll correct this issue as it implies poor design.

Hi Mark, I have a 961 and have not had a problem with this, I always run the bike for a few mins first before checking the oil level and fill it to the Top mark on the dipstick(although to be honest it does not seem to use much if any oil between services) This is what the handbook says and what the Technician who did the first service told me. I have done just over 3,000 miles and not had any problems with oil in the airbox and as i said although I check the level every week it does not seem to use much. The main thing is to run the engine first before checking the level on the dipstick as it is positioned at the highest point of the frame by the headstock and needs to circulate. I have used the bike hard cruising on Motorways around 90mph and it will easily do 130mph but still does not useany oil plus the oil always looks quite clean compared to my modern bikes.

Previously wrote:

Previously wrote:

Hi Paul - I was interested in your comment "Found out by questioning the the lads that the bike must be filled with oil to the bottom mark on the dip stick, 2.5 litres approx including filter change,checked after running the bike, or it will deposit access in the air box " - I thought that this type of error disappeared with the original Commando - it's nice that they keep on with the tradition !!! - seriously though I assume that they'll correct this issue as it implies poor design.

Hi Mark, I have a 961 and have not had a problem with this, I always run the bike for a few mins first before checking the oil level and fill it to the Top mark on the dipstick(although to be honest it does not seem to use much if any oil between services) This is what the handbook says and what the Technician who did the first service told me. I have done just over 3,000 miles and not had any problems with oil in the airbox and as i said although I check the level every week it does not seem to use much. The main thing is to run the engine first before checking the level on the dipstick as it is positioned at the highest point of the frame by the headstock and needs to circulate. I have used the bike hard cruising on Motorways around 90mph and it will easily do 130mph but still does not useany oil plus the oil always looks quite clean compared to my modern bikes.

I've had the problem of oildripping out of the airbox drain pipe, so I did the same fix that Triumph used on early models of putting a plug in the end of the drain pipe and was emptied at service time.Icheck it every200 miles or so (only a couple of drips) I told them of this mid November when it went in for is last service and mechanicsaid that they now also plug off the pipe and then Marc Fisher said only fill the oil tank up to the lower mark, ( not that I've ever had to put any oil in it) inbetween services. Hope this information is of use to you, sorry it's several weeks late but I've only just joined the club.