wet sump solution 2
Got another call from a customer with a wet sumped Commando. The oil tank was empty and he was worried about starting it without oil pressu…
30m ago
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reserve sticker
I know ths is kind of a rivet counter question, but can anyone comment on which models were originally outfitted with a reserve sticker and…
4h ago
The dreaded left hand arthritis
It has been a while since I popped my head on the forum, but I am looking for opinions or help. In my left hand the thumb joint has over th…
20h ago
1975 Norton Commando 850 12K??
Another Norton popped up here in NM. This one is a 1975 Commando 850 with 6800 miles on it. Wants 12K. Super clean and all original. Seller…
20h ago
What Did You Do With Your Commando Today?
Well, I took my wife out for a ride, for the first time, on Monday. First year for me riding a motorcycle. First year for me owning and rid…
1d ago
CNW e start conversion, sprag failures
After my post about modifying the roller cam sprags to fit the Mk3 i was asked if they would fit the CNW e start conversion kit (as apparen…
1d ago
How I finally got my primary chaincase cover leak free !
I have had my 1973 850 over a year now and will not bore you with the many experiments that did not work. I have an Alton inner primary cha…
1d ago
K & N FILTER INSTALLATION
Any tips for installing k & n r-0990 on 1973 750 commando? I can’t seem to tighten enough to stay on the carb.
1d ago
CNW E-start Kit
*5/18/2026* I just heard from Matt at CNW. The latest batch of E-start kits are almost complete. There's 35 kits in this batch. Just needs …
1d ago
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