New(ish) owner intro
Just joined a few days ago from NJ, USA. I won a cafe'd '72 Commando on a whim bid at Iconic Auctions back in January. It was previously a …
17m ago
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Which side is the tach and speedo on a Commando?
I've seen pictures of both ways, it seems correct to have speedo on right of my 1972 since the speedo drive is on the right but the tach dr…
1h ago
Amal 36mm MK2 baseline main jet settings
Can anyone assist with baseline main jets settings (just to get me started) for 36mm MK2 Amal’s on a 1007cc stage 3 Maney motor, 11:1CR and…
1h ago
Tappety Noise
Hi! My 750 has developed a tappety noise after a run on the Autobahn - i wasn't going that fast, but maybe 90mph for 6 miles or so. I've ch…
3h ago
Corbin vs stock seat
My 1972 Commando Roadster came with two seats, a Corbin Gunfighter and the stock two up seat. I knew the Corbin was harsh riding with the o…
4h ago
Combat side cover markings
Hi all, I recently acquired a 1972 Commando Combat in the standard Black/Gold color scheme, and noticed that some other examples have a "Co…
10h ago
Rear brake light switch alternatives?
Hi guys, Anyone replaced the std commando rear brake switch with a better alternative? After several decades of dealing with the oem switch…
14h ago
LED turn signal indicator
I'm running LED turn signals with a solid state flasher on a 12V negative ground machine. Pictured is a standard 12V Lucas indicator bulb a…
18h ago
valve guide to valve clearance
Hello just a couple of questions. I have a shed find 1970 Norton Commando S that Im restoring. The head has iron valve guides. There are no…
19h ago
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