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Isn't that a hydraulic clutch?
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Oil in frame. Are we sure this isn't Hobot's?
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Crazy is as Crazy does, I'm familiar with this OIF and consulted
its Nortoneer on various issues and out of box work a rounds.
Its still hides too much scenery though the bike Ms Peel's
vanity. If you guys want a half dozen stills of this rig I
can put online and post here. If crazy wasn't a part of
all's-ya'alls nature too, would you really be involved with a craft
that can even hold it self up on its own or at times even with
your best help.
hobot >>>
Hello Hotbot, [a private OIF post 3/14/2006 }
For some reason never had much luck posting on NOC-List so have replied directly. Feel free to post for me.
Pics attached show my OIF Commando under construction.
Pics were taken last summer and bike has progressed somewhat since then. I expect to have her running on road by end of May this year.
All frame mods designed and executed by myself. Basic idea was to create a totally stripped down look as much as i like the standard Commando it is a bit of a mess in places - foot rest assy etc. Wanted to emphasise the engine so to that end removed side panels, air box battery oil tank etc.
Cables have also gone ie speedo and tacho cable by use of bicycle speedo (in original Commando housing) and electronic tacho from Norton F1 Rotary. (again in original Commando housing)
Main work includes oil in frame conversion, belt driven car alternator (standard setup in my opinion is a joke) , fourth isolastic under gearbox, cartridge forks by Maxton (to improve weight transfer onto front wheel during breaking), 6 pot front caliper on 12" RGM floating disc, oil filtration on the feed side of the pump instead of return (as done by Kirby Rowbotham on Triumphs), hydraulic clutch conversion (very light action), extensive use of braided hose and proper hose connections (this includes replacing the somewhat dodgy pushon oil filter connections with threaded fittings etc etc
Have a 920 engine under construction but want to prove my chassis / oil system mods with old engine first. One advantage of the fourth ISO mtg below gearbox is that engine can be replaced without bike falling in half.
Have owned her since 1988 (started of as a slightly modified Mk3), that i toured round Europe and used as daily transport for 4 years until i bought a Y***h* 850 twin. Y***h* and other bikes have come and gone but the Commando remains and I have no intention of ever selling her. Also being an engineer by profession i just couldn't help myself. Prepared to accept that alot of what i have done was not strictly necessary but my riding style tends towards the sporting and i like the attention that a well executed very non standard machine attracts.
If you want any more info on any of the above please get in touch but please note that 2 children under age of 3 means that i will not always be able to respond very quickly. norton920@btinternet.com
Regards
Richard Norton
Scotland
its Nortoneer on various issues and out of box work a rounds.
Its still hides too much scenery though the bike Ms Peel's
vanity. If you guys want a half dozen stills of this rig I
can put online and post here. If crazy wasn't a part of
all's-ya'alls nature too, would you really be involved with a craft
that can even hold it self up on its own or at times even with
your best help.
hobot >>>
Hello Hotbot, [a private OIF post 3/14/2006 }
For some reason never had much luck posting on NOC-List so have replied directly. Feel free to post for me.
Pics attached show my OIF Commando under construction.
Pics were taken last summer and bike has progressed somewhat since then. I expect to have her running on road by end of May this year.
All frame mods designed and executed by myself. Basic idea was to create a totally stripped down look as much as i like the standard Commando it is a bit of a mess in places - foot rest assy etc. Wanted to emphasise the engine so to that end removed side panels, air box battery oil tank etc.
Cables have also gone ie speedo and tacho cable by use of bicycle speedo (in original Commando housing) and electronic tacho from Norton F1 Rotary. (again in original Commando housing)
Main work includes oil in frame conversion, belt driven car alternator (standard setup in my opinion is a joke) , fourth isolastic under gearbox, cartridge forks by Maxton (to improve weight transfer onto front wheel during breaking), 6 pot front caliper on 12" RGM floating disc, oil filtration on the feed side of the pump instead of return (as done by Kirby Rowbotham on Triumphs), hydraulic clutch conversion (very light action), extensive use of braided hose and proper hose connections (this includes replacing the somewhat dodgy pushon oil filter connections with threaded fittings etc etc
Have a 920 engine under construction but want to prove my chassis / oil system mods with old engine first. One advantage of the fourth ISO mtg below gearbox is that engine can be replaced without bike falling in half.
Have owned her since 1988 (started of as a slightly modified Mk3), that i toured round Europe and used as daily transport for 4 years until i bought a Y***h* 850 twin. Y***h* and other bikes have come and gone but the Commando remains and I have no intention of ever selling her. Also being an engineer by profession i just couldn't help myself. Prepared to accept that alot of what i have done was not strictly necessary but my riding style tends towards the sporting and i like the attention that a well executed very non standard machine attracts.
If you want any more info on any of the above please get in touch but please note that 2 children under age of 3 means that i will not always be able to respond very quickly. norton920@btinternet.com
Regards
Richard Norton
Scotland
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hobot said:
And you guys thought I was joking! :mrgreen:
Oil cooler positioning is different, I know I wouldn't have used those pretty Aeroflow fittings. But at least his is running unlike mine!
I know Jean loves the idea of that (to me wart like) alternator, is the 3 phase set up really not good enough and go to all that trouble and fit that?!
I know Jean loves the idea of that (to me wart like) alternator, is the 3 phase set up really not good enough and go to all that trouble and fit that?!
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My Ms Peel already has about $200 worth of AN fittings but will have to look close to see them well on her OIF as only a couple feet total of hoses to connect. There will be very minimal SS braid hose on her and then only where its really functional as armor not just looks which is so common now its not as interesting or nice to handle and route as the soft colorful braid or no braid hose. What is of note on this 920 is how the fluid and pressure physics is handled w/o spilling oil nor restricting its flow.
Foxy said:
Sometimes design is dictated by the parts used and the cheapness of the builder. When I put an alternator like that one on my Featherbed, I had no choice, the race belt was too wide to fit a stock or 3 phase alternator and the alternator only cost $135 which was a lot cheaper than a 3 phase or even just a good aftermarket one. Now just consider that the alternator I used puts out an easy 500 watts compared to "almost" 200 watts for a 3 phase, plus it has the rectifier/regulator built in... even a corrupt governement would go that way :wink:
Jean
Jean $135? You got ripped off, I got mine for $45 shipped brand new. I had to scour ebay and figure out what John Deere tractor it fit, but it was cheap. Just ribbing you. I like the idea on a custom build of having an easy 1 wire alternator with an excess of output. I am tired of having bikes with poor charging systems.
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