Chucks 72 Combat Project

Hortons Norton · Aug 16, 2008

Here is a picture of the Combat bike halfway through tear down.
I thought of putting this on here because of how fun it was to watch Chips 72 project.
This bike is going to be a bit strange to some of you as I am going to build it with a kind of military look, Don't worry it won't have guns or rockets on it.
I am doing this to honor our military personnel that have and still do serve our countries, I feel like the weakest link as most of my family served in the military, Father, Son, Uncles and so on and I never did.
So this bike will be my way of enjoying the freedom all of our servicemen have made possible over history. Hope that didn't sound corny, But you might have asked halfway through what is this guy doing.
If any of you might have some tips or advice to add I welcome any of your thoughts and comments, Have a great day guys and you too Debbie, Ride safe, Chuck.

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debby · Aug 16, 2008

Hey Chuck,

You could have bought a Royal Enfield Bullet Military model and saved yourself all that work! :lol:

Of course, the performance would be lacking compared to a Commando

Debby

grandpaul · Aug 16, 2008

I've set aside a BSA A65 project to FINALLY do a military replica bike "one of these days". i'm still trying to decide between just all flat Olive or Tan, or whether to do it in disruptive WWII cammo; every time I see one or the other on a nicely done bike, I change my mind again...

I'll be following this one closely.

That's a good "before" picture, by the way. Should make a real good contrast to the "after" picture!

Hortons Norton · Aug 17, 2008

Here are a couple of pics of the modified cases and the new cam, Had the work done on the cases at Old Britts. Fred and Ella are great to deal with if you ever need parts or advice. Debbie your right about ALL THAT WORK but for some strange reason I seem to enjoy doing this kinda thing and it just dosen't seem like work, And it keeps me home and outta the pub, LOL LOL. We just got back from our 30th High School reunion and its time to get in the garage, I think the first thing will be putting the trans mission together, Pics will follow. Grandpaul I wish I had been thinking of the picture thing before I started taking it apart you would have loved the Dunstall tank and body work, Too bad it was so thrashed. I guess that is what happens when a bike sits so long (since 1985)

Hortons Norton · Aug 20, 2008

Be sure to clean all new gears and shafts too, I was taught this is auto mechanics class years ago. This is what came off a brand new set of gears and shaft from Norton. I wish the picture would have picked up all the tiny flakes in the oil, There was a lot. But you really don't see it on the gears before you brush it off, So this would have made it into the trans if I didn't brush it off. So tonight I hope to start putting it back together. Chuck.

Hortons Norton · Oct 26, 2008

Well I guess it's time to show a little progress, Trans finished and in cradle, Motor bolted to it and in the frame. Thanks to the wife.

grandpaul · Oct 26, 2008

YEAH! It's about time. Looking real sharp & clean.

Hortons Norton · Nov 4, 2008

Here are a couple more pictures of the Combat, Engine is in the frame and also have the tapered roller bearings in the steering head. Hope to get the swing arm on tonight and double check the fork tubes, May buy a new set as all the other parts are new. Who sells good fork tubes guys? Thought I had most of the parts but it seems like every step of the way there is something to buy, Mostly small stuff but it does slow things down a bit, LOL, LOL. Ride safe guys, Chuck.

Cookie · Nov 4, 2008

That's looking great. I really enjoy seeing other folk's progress.
After a day of contracts and transit planning I enjoy coming home and working on a bike to relieve stress. I don't do as excellent work as you are though.

Hortons Norton · Nov 16, 2008

Well had a little time to get back to the bike, Put the swingarm and shocks on and put the upper stem in. Still found a few parts that needed to go out for powdercoating.
I hope I can finish this thing in time for the Norton Rally in Colorado this summer, LOL LOL. Chuck.

blaisestation · Nov 17, 2008

Hi .what type of shocks are those ?

cheers blaise

grandpaul · Nov 17, 2008

Are those shocks the Hagon black spring? Very nice!

Hortons Norton · Nov 17, 2008

These are made by Works Shocks, I have friends that swear by them. They really stand behind them. Chuck.

Hortons Norton · Nov 23, 2008

Spent some time this weekend putting the brakes on the backing plate, Putting the rear wheel on and also the battery tray is in and the fender bracket. Hope to start on the front forks this week. Chuck.

grandpaul · Nov 24, 2008

Is that rear brake plate going to stay Andover Green?

norbsa48503 · Nov 24, 2008

Paul, read back, we got fair warning it's an Army type bike. Now if I were going there the frame would be camouflage. But he isn't done yet.

grandpaul · Nov 24, 2008

AHA!

My memory is not what it used to be.

Hortons Norton · Nov 24, 2008

There will be camo on the tank for sure, Maybe side covers too. Going to keep it kinda low key, Not too obvious. I have a couple of tanks so when I get to that point I am going to try a couple of ideas that have been swirling around in my head. :roll: But there will be a bit of this green color too, Looks better in person as it has a matte look to it. I just hope I have it done for the Colorado Rally LOL LOL. I should have enough time as most of the parts are here and the days are getting shorter and cooler so I am home more. I know some of you may think I am destroying this bike but give me a little time to finish it, She was in sad shape when I bought her and she will soon roll loud and proud. I think her spirit will be happy as she sat in a cold steel building since 1993. Ride safe guys and have a great day, Chuck.

Hortons Norton · Dec 1, 2008

Got to spend some time on the bike over the long weekend, Rebuilt the forks and installed them and also have the front tire ready with new bearings. I should get to that soon, If I could just find the right spacers. Next time I wont throw it all in one box. LOL, Chuck.

Dr_Hiller · Dec 1, 2008

Those black Sun rims look hot. What're you running for rubber? I can't quite read it in the picture.

Chucks 72 Combat Project

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