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My Commando won't start

Yes, this is one of these threads. I am now in the unfortunate situation that my 1970s Norton Commando 750 won't start. Hopefully someone o…

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Shinko SR999 tires

Anyone tried these? Shinko SR999 tires​They have a 110/90 19 that should work for the rear and a 100/90 for the front

12m ago

Oil Starved Engine Disassembly.

I could use some advice. I have an 850 motor that ran out of oil and seized. The pistons are stuck in place at nearly TDC. I am trying to g…

1h ago

Gasket color

What's your favorite gasket color? White paper? Cardboard Brown? Blue as is gaskets for Jap bikes? What about grey to better match aluminum…

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MK 3 airbox repair

Good evening all I have a MK 3 Commando Interstate that until a few hours ago had a Mikuni carb, im going back to twin amals, my question i…

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Champion N7Y(C) spark plug evolution

Here are some photos of different era N-7Y and N7YC Champion spark plugs. I only guessed the dates. Kind of useless rivet counter informati…

2h ago

Heidenau Tires

Anyone running the Heidenau K65 19 inch tire front and rear? I tried to post a link but would not let me link direct to K65 page https://ww…

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Cylinder head bolt threads

1974 Commando MK II. Head is RH10. I’m getting ready to remove the three 3/8” studs from the bottom of the head prior to shipping the head …

14h ago

What type of motor

It would be interesting to know what this engine number relates to.Its at present in a late 72/early 73 frame no. 2102##,engine no. 20M3S 1…

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