SEd27
XS650 Addict
I’ve been meaning to ask….what exactly is that chrome disc? A headlight reflector maybe?
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I’ve been meaning to ask….what exactly is that chrome disc? A headlight reflector maybe?
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A cover for here.I’ve been meaning to ask….what exactly is that chrome disc? A headlight reflector maybe?
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The early Commandos didn't have a remote oil filter and so the cradles, weren't drilled.Norton can (will) be easily be retrofitted with an oil filter, a bit later in the year they were factory installed. This one may be of interest to XS'rs as well.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/313664410257?epid=192579672&hash=item4907db1291:g:NkwAAOSwU7FhNp8Q
Yet another piece in the bitza puzzle, the cradle of this bike's engine tranny #s should have the mounting holes drilled for the filter bracket but doesn't.
That 72 seems to be a bastard with parts from several/many donors. Both bikes have been converted to electronic. I'm looking into an Accel dual tower coil.The early Commandos didn't have a remote oil filter and so the cradles, weren't drilled.
Also, remove the oil tank and flush it. Points or electronic ignition?
Ever look at the Colorado Norton Works, web site?The early Commandos didn't have a remote oil filter and so the cradles, weren't drilled.
Also, remove the oil tank and flush it. Points or electronic ignition?
Correct toolsWhere most of the Norton Commando's use Unified thread fasteners, US SAE the engine uses CEI thread, do you have the correct tools? Getting to the nuts under the intake and exhaust ports requires the curved wrench. With fewer dealers left in the US you may have to go to Andover Norton or RGM motors, both in the UK. Andover Norton still makes most parts for the Commandos and earlier models; they hold the rights to them and make parts using the original drawings.
Yeah, Matt does great work. I have one of his starter kits on my 74 850. I am thinking about going to Barbers this year, but we will see about that the closer it gets.Oh yeah drooled over CNW site many times, was at their booth down at Barber Vintagefest.
Live in the Great White North, Wisconsin.
There is a guy in Washington who can rebuild your clocks. Does great work but he has a "Real job"and it takes time. You can contact him at g.poirier.ohc@att.net. He has done several for me.Seems this is a Commando page on an XS site. Wonder what went wrong.
Commandos are a very attractive bike, I thought so in 73.
It has taken a while but when you have an itch, it has to be scratched. Right. https://photos.app.goo.gl/fpYK75x2hZVkYLH46
Sometimes you wish you hadn’t scratched it.
The video is before.
It all started with a slight dribble from the front of the head joint.
UM Mission control (hah!) we have a detour.
74 850, was local, and I stupidly made an offer, two hours later it was in Baraboo, then into the van.
Thumbs up, used him also, great to work with.There is a guy in Washington who can rebuild your clocks