73 Commando 750 fixer upper

yeah, I think I read that in one of the posts, locktite and 40lbs. thanks! I got they primary side almost all sorted out. waiting on the rotor key way to arrive in the mail from oldbrits then I can finish this side. I've been securing the exhaust, attaching all the oil lines, still need to hunt down a battery. where can you go in Kansas City USA to get a battery that fits? walmart, autoparts store? We've got the Greaserama 2012 show this weekend and I want to ride in with some other vintage bike to show.

what kind of riding should I limit the bike to after a rebuild?

I got an 8AH Yuasa from Clubman. After 2 years it still has 12.5V on it.

Limiting you riding should depend on how it reacts. If all is good, just keep going. I, however, found a few little things that kept me within about 10 miles of home until it all got sorted.

Dave
69S

And powder coat is for lawn furniture.

DogT

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And "Rattle cans" are for, well, you know.

Skyguyz said:

And "Rattle cans" are for, well, you know.

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Commando Frames?

sprocket750 said:

yeah, I think I read that in one of the posts, locktite and 40lbs. thanks! I got they primary side almost all sorted out. waiting on the rotor key way to arrive in the mail from oldbrits then I can finish this side. I've been securing the exhaust, attaching all the oil lines, still need to hunt down a battery. where can you go in Kansas City USA to get a battery that fits? walmart, autoparts store? We've got the Greaserama 2012 show this weekend and I want to ride in with some other vintage bike to show.

what kind of riding should I limit the bike to after a rebuild?

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Get an AGM battery and spare the bike any possible acid damage. Any MC shop or even NAPA. As for limtation... how many points on your license?

Shorai 9AH Lithium-Iron battery
Pricey but twice the service life of lead-acid at one fifth the weight.
Mine went in slick and works a treat.

http://www.oldbritts.com/ob_start.html

Re: 73 Commando 750 fixer upper
by DogT » Wed Aug 29, 2012 1:56 pm

Skyguyz wrote:
And "Rattle cans" are for, well, you know.

Commando Frames?


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Uh, no. Rattle cans are for a quick respray on BBQ's & swing sets .

sprocket750 said:

... still need to hunt down a battery. where can you go in Kansas City USA to get a battery that fits?

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I use this: http://www.kedo.de/com/ssl/php/art_deta ... c829c60a76
Sorry, this doesn't work. Strange designed website but the product is ok and the shipping costs are reasonable. You should use http://www.kedo.de/, change to english and then search for part-no 41670
Fritz

Taking the bike to another semester of MC repair at the college. should be all ironed out in few weeks

The day I picked up my Norton Commando from the original owner.
Vintage collector of bikes and scooters, also my instructor at the college for MC repair, Bill Brown.
Here's a shot of the bike in the classroom.


We've got nice weather this weekend, I've got class this morning where I should be starting the bike up after a huge mistake installing the piston rings then having to dismantle and redo this week. I've got new rings back on, fit the jugs last night, I'll install the head in class this morning then pray I have all the oil channels working properly. Finally I should have a bad ass bike to enjoy this spring. I'll have to go back into the motor again eventually and do all the mods to the case but I'm starting to get intuitive with the way it all goes together and I'm confident I can keep it on the road for the rest of my life.