Marks Norton Commando Rebuild

Fast Eddie · Oct 25, 2016

I like the silver paint on your yokes, they look like alloy. What paint did you use?

Brownymark · Oct 25, 2016

Thanks Fast Eddie, yokes are powder coated.

Seem to have got images the right way round now, deleted them and re-uploaded as suggested by L.A.B.

Brownymark · Oct 30, 2016

A little more progress, rear light fitted:

Rear footrests and exhaust hanger brackets + rh side exhaust:

Also fitted battery but not connected up yet:

Getting closer!

Danno · Oct 30, 2016

Mark, are you sticking with the timed breather on the end of the camshaft or are you adding one at the rear of the timing case or back/bottom f the crankcase?

Brownymark · Oct 30, 2016

Hi Danno, staying with standard (for now), will see how it performs but I wanted to keep things as std as possible with the exception of certain improvements.
Your flood victim looks to be coming along - keep up the good work!
Cheers, Mark

Danno · Oct 30, 2016

I'm trying to keep fv stock as possible, but I just received a Boyer ignition to add. The 850's breathing seems adequate as-is, but I might plumb in a power brake valve like I did on the SS clone to smooth out the pulses and help preclude leaks. Also plan on doing the oil seal addition to the tach drive for the same reason.

gortnipper · Oct 30, 2016

Brownymark said:
Hi Danno, staying with standard (for now), will see how it performs but I wanted to keep things as std as possible with the exception of certain improvements.
Your flood victim looks to be coming along - keep up the good work!
Cheers, Mark

Hey Mark - I have a MikesXS reed valve breather that was only on the bike 6 mos before I tore it down. It certainly worked well.

I have a Comnoz sump breather now since I am building a new motor and not concerned with keeping it stock as it was a bitsa to start.

You cold have it for $10 plus a few for shipping. Danno tells me you should buy it!

Cheers,
David

Brownymark · Dec 19, 2016

Hi David,
Sorry for the delay replying, it has been a bit chaotic recently but finally some time off work to get some more done on the bike.
I am going to see how the engine runs and leaks (or otherwise) without the breather but if it does leak will get back to you as price looks good!

Fitted the clutch and alternator:

Fitted side stand on new bracket:

Fits perfectly against the frame and I think will be a great improvement over the clamp on stand I got with the bike:

Rebuilt carbs with new jets, stay up floats etc. and fitted/cabled up:

Also fitted updated ticklers:

Polished primary cover:

Couldn't resist fitting to see how it looks:

Hopefully get it running over Christmas!

Great to see so much progress with all the other bikes, there is a lot of high quality and hard work going on!

All the best everyone, Mark

grandpaul · Dec 19, 2016

Yours is looking good. I'm doing a lot of thumb-twiddling waiting for this & that on Rick's bike...

Happy Christmas!

gortnipper · Dec 19, 2016

Sweet!

From - busy-thumb-twaddler-as-well.

L.A.B. · Dec 20, 2016

Mark, a common enough mistake seen all too often on Commandos, but the rear brake cable needs re-routing over the Z-plate (see below) not under.

Tin Man · Dec 21, 2016

Great work!

Brownymark · Dec 23, 2016

Brake cable routed correctly (thanks L.A.B):

Safety spring fitted:

And rear brake switch:

New side stand works great:

Not sure rear footrest rubbers are correct as they catch the exhaust:

Remaining switchgear finished and fitted along with front brake

Choke:

Fitting Trispark:

Fullauto · Dec 23, 2016

Looking good! Nearly done.

Brownymark · Dec 23, 2016

Thank you - yes hopefully have it running soon

htown16 · Dec 23, 2016

While on the subject of brake cables, there is a spring that loops around the brake pedal attachment. It prevents the pedal from dropping down and digging in the ground in case the cable breaks. Not sure who in the UK has it, I get mine from Waldridges in Canada.

MS850 · Dec 23, 2016

Brownymark said:
New side stand works great:

Remaining switchgear finished and fitted along with front brake

Hey Brownymark, You must be starting to celebrate, I see under your bench they're two bottles of Champagne are missing. :roll:

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grandpaul · Dec 24, 2016

htown16 said:
While on the subject of brake cables, there is a spring that loops around the brake pedal attachment. It prevents the pedal from dropping down and digging in the ground in case the cable breaks. Not sure who in the UK has it, I get mine from Waldridges in Canada.

He showed the spring installed on the pedal.

Danno · Dec 24, 2016

Can't wait to see it with the paint parts and pipes on.

Brownymark · Dec 24, 2016

Hi htown16, yes spring fitted as spotted by Paul - Andover sell them here in the UK.

Mark,
Well spotted re the missing Champagne - I've quizzed the wife and she claims they are in the fridge :evil: !!

Should have the remaining pipe on this week, will leave the painted parts until after it's running, I've borrowed a small slave tank to start it.

All the best everyone, Mark

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