Commando with VGR750 Fork/brake Conversion
CoPilot AI and I have been chatting for about a week now, discussing the best donor front end for a 1975 MK3 Commando. It says the easiest …
2h ago
From the Forums
Here are tips for putting the rocker spindles back into your cylinder head. And with thanks to all for their suggestions and previous posts
1) The temperature had to be close to the top end of suggested range before spindles would go in. 380 degrees F. I heated in stages. 200 de…
2h ago
A brilliant idea
While adjusting the draw bolt 1/8 turn by 1/8 turn and holding an oil line out of the way, it dawned on me that life could be quite a bit b…
3h 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…
3h ago
Metal sliver in oil -- time to panic?
I was doing my first oil change on my new-to-me MKIII when I noticed a small sliver of metal sticking to the magnetic sump drain plug. The …
8h ago
Any luck with RGM?
I am inquiring about a belt drive for an Atlas but so far they've been really slow to respond. Is this normal? Are they also very slow abou…
15h ago
Pictures of your Norton Commandos
Hmmmm....just sitting here wondering (oh yeah, 71 days until redeployment back to the US of A!!!!!) why there is no "post a picture of your…
20h ago
850 Clutch Diaphragm
Hi All, I have problems with clutch slipping which has been ongoing. The clutch has been set as per spec with bronze plates and is quite ea…
1d ago
Mainshaft Spline Extension through Sleevegear
Hello all. My first re-assembly of a '74 Commando gearbox. I have three. The first pic is a good used box that shows some mainshaft splines…
1d ago
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