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Ohlins Shocks for Commando?

Hello all, Looking for the best high end performance shocks for my 1975 MKIII. Does Ohlins offer a model that fits and if so where to sourc…

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72 Commando engine sprocket removal

I was surprised that I didn’t need a gear pulley to remove the engine sprocket. After removing the crescent slug it slid right off. I’m cur…

1h ago

Greg Marsh Amal Carb Syncing Technique

Stripped and ultrasonic cleaned the carbs last weekend and used Greg’s method of syncing the carbs, never done it this way before but I hav…

1h ago

Sprag clutch gear set

Does anyone know if Colorado Norton Works still sells, their sprg clutch and gears set ? If not, is there a good alternative out there?

2h ago

I need to upgrade my Brakes 75 850

I have an AP Racing Caliper on the front and stock rear. Rotors are original. The front feels inadequate. I suspect the front master cylind…

4h ago

FCR carburetor clearance

Plenty of room with the small body 33mm FCRs in a Commando. Everything clears no problem.

5h ago

Norton Commando Fastback LR

I have only just discovered this forum, & 'stumbled across' a now-locked discussion about the Fastback LR, in particular, whether or not th…

6h ago

installing rear iso

I need to install a rear iso in a 1974 Commando. Is it possible to do this with the entire primary intact? It cannot be lowered down enough…

7h ago

Quaife shelled gearbox quandary.

I'm in a position to have two projects one the go at the moment, they both have quaife shelled 4 speed gearboxes does anybody know if the s…

8h ago

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