850 Mk3 Great Ride!

Jerry Doe · May 10, 2020

Just got back from a great ride on the Mk3.

New stuff:
Tires.
Different lower bars.
Mud flaps (needed in Colorado).
Rack (needed in Colorado).
cNw starter mechanism upgrade.
Fixed electronic speedo.
All torqued and valve clearances.

Did about 70 miles, what a great bike!

alan hodge · May 10, 2020

de creem ob de crop!

Lineslinger · May 10, 2020

Better get it off of that dusty road,
Great looking Norton!

jbruney · May 10, 2020

Now that is a good looking clean machine.

worntorn · May 10, 2020

Jerry, how does the stock seat compare to the Corbin for comfort?
That rack looks nice on the bike.

Glen

Jerry Doe · May 10, 2020

Hi Glen,

I prefer the stock seat. I get a bit more leg room. These days I dont do more than a few hundred miles in one go and I can easily handle it with that seat. I always felt too cramped with the corbin.

I got the rack from RGM. I am only going to use it for weather gear. Paranoid about putting anything too heavy on it. It's very well made...

Jerry Doe · May 10, 2020

Same place different bike (last week):

Hortons Norton · May 10, 2020

Both your bikes are super clean, I sure can't say that about mine. Great looking machines. I also think that's a great looking rack, Gotta look into that for my MK III.

BritTwit · May 10, 2020

Beautiful bikes, sunny day, what else can you ask for?
What type/brand of gaiters do you use on the MK3?

JOHNO23 · May 11, 2020

Beautiful bike........

Fast Eddie · May 11, 2020

The bike looks stunning Jerry!

If all you’re carrying is lightweight waterproofs then your rack worries are probably unwarranted. But if the paranoia gets too much, or if you want to carry more weight, it looks like some stout stays would be easy to knock up, like this:

EstuaryBoy · May 11, 2020

Stout stays!!! Keep them under Grannies skirt where they belong and buy a decent rucksack

Deets55 · May 11, 2020

Jerry Doe said:
Just got back from a great ride on the Mk3.

New stuff:
Tires.
Different lower bars.
Mud flaps (needed in Colorado).
Rack (needed in Colorado).
cNw starter mechanism upgrade.
Fixed electronic speedo.
All torqued and valve clearances.

Did about 70 miles, what a great bike!

Jerry,
As always excellent work and beautiful bike. Quick question, is that one of Esmerelda’s
rear sprocket carriers? If not where did you get that?
Pete

maylar · May 11, 2020

Lovely scoot. I'll bet she draws a lot of attention.

brokeneagle · May 11, 2020

Jerry Doe said:
Just got back from a great ride on the Mk3.

New stuff:
Tires.
Different lower bars.
Mud flaps (needed in Colorado).
Rack (needed in Colorado).
cNw starter mechanism upgrade.
Fixed electronic speedo.
All torqued and valve clearances.

Did about 70 miles, what a great bike!

Is the " CNW starter mechanism upgrade" the new John Snead 3 piece sprag unit? I didn't know they were available yet. I don't need one at the moment but when my sprag goes I think I'll go that route.

Fast Eddie · May 11, 2020

brokeneagle said:
Is the " CNW starter mechanism upgrade" the new John Snead 3 piece sprag unit? I didn't know they were available yet. I don't need one at the moment but when my sprag goes I think I'll go that route.

I think Jerry is one of the testers...

MichaelB · May 11, 2020

Great, about time you got it out and gave it a proper thrashing.
Bike looks great as always.

For those that have never seen one of Jerry's rides, they are top notch in ever respect.
The finest of everything from CNW, Jim Comstock, AN and others.

I'm going to give an unashamed plug for our friend.
You can buy his 750 right here.

1971 750 Commando Special

1971 Norton Commando Special Sorted Commando. Done 4,800 miles since a complete going over. Other than the obvious, the work below was done in no particular order. Its fast and fun to ride. ...

rideclassics.com

Whoever buys this is getting a gobsmacking, great ride.

swooshdave · May 11, 2020

MichaelB said:
Great, about time you got it out and gave it a proper thrashing.
Bike looks great as always.

For those that have never seen one of Jerry's rides, they are top notch in ever respect.
The finest of everything from CNW, Jim Comstock, AN and others.

I'm going to give an unashamed plug for our friend.
You can buy his 750 right here.

1971 750 Commando Special

1971 Norton Commando Special Sorted Commando. Done 4,800 miles since a complete going over. Other than the obvious, the work below was done in no particular order. Its fast and fun to ride. ...

rideclassics.com

Whoever buys this is getting a gobsmacking, great ride.

Did I miss something, I thought @Jerry Doe loved the 750 more?

The Buckeye Rider · May 11, 2020

Great ride on a great bike, what else could you ask for?
Ride On Jerry!

Jerry Doe · May 11, 2020

MichaelB said:
Great, about time you got it out and gave it a proper thrashing.
Bike looks great as always.

For those that have never seen one of Jerry's rides, they are top notch in ever respect.
The finest of everything from CNW, Jim Comstock, AN and others.

I'm going to give an unashamed plug for our friend.
You can buy his 750 right here.

1971 750 Commando Special

1971 Norton Commando Special Sorted Commando. Done 4,800 miles since a complete going over. Other than the obvious, the work below was done in no particular order. Its fast and fun to ride. ...

rideclassics.com

Whoever buys this is getting a gobsmacking, great ride.

Ah yes. I need to remove that from rideclassics.com. I cant sell it. I will miss it too much.

850 Mk3 Great Ride!

"Sons of Arthritus"