SEd27
XS650 Addict
...and got myself a Norton.
I have wanted a Commando for the better part of 20 years and found this one about an hour away, just before it was to be posted on Craigslist.
This bike in particular has a late 1971 build date, but is titled as a 1972 (non Combat). It is numbers matching and still on the standard bore.
It’s a complete basket case, but I enjoy a challenge and was itching for a new project. Plans are to undertake a full restoration.
There seems to be good aftermarket support for the marque, but parts are significantly more expensive than our Yamaha’s. The good news during my search, I managed to connect with few local enthusiasts who have have decent spares stashed away.
Just wondering if anyone here has experience with them and/or any advice.
P.S. I am not getting rid of of the XS. Got to have something to ride while the Norton gets built.
I have wanted a Commando for the better part of 20 years and found this one about an hour away, just before it was to be posted on Craigslist.
This bike in particular has a late 1971 build date, but is titled as a 1972 (non Combat). It is numbers matching and still on the standard bore.
It’s a complete basket case, but I enjoy a challenge and was itching for a new project. Plans are to undertake a full restoration.
There seems to be good aftermarket support for the marque, but parts are significantly more expensive than our Yamaha’s. The good news during my search, I managed to connect with few local enthusiasts who have have decent spares stashed away.
Just wondering if anyone here has experience with them and/or any advice.
P.S. I am not getting rid of of the XS. Got to have something to ride while the Norton gets built.