Hello
I am in the process of buying a Commando and have been looking at early roadsters as I prefer their raw look to the more civilised appearance of the later models. I do however question how wise that would be considering everybody telling me that the '74-'75 850 is the one to go for and that the front drum brakes on the earlier models is a waste of time.
The bikes I am looking at all have electronic ignition, mkIII isolastics and belt primary drive, so my main concern is the brakes. Are they really that bad? Does it help with a stiffening plate from f.ex. Norvil?
As comparison I am today riding Guzzis from the 70s with excellent brakes and a RE Bullett and a BMW R60/5 with drum brakes that are nearly OK.
Grateful for any comments
Shelby
I am in the process of buying a Commando and have been looking at early roadsters as I prefer their raw look to the more civilised appearance of the later models. I do however question how wise that would be considering everybody telling me that the '74-'75 850 is the one to go for and that the front drum brakes on the earlier models is a waste of time.
The bikes I am looking at all have electronic ignition, mkIII isolastics and belt primary drive, so my main concern is the brakes. Are they really that bad? Does it help with a stiffening plate from f.ex. Norvil?
As comparison I am today riding Guzzis from the 70s with excellent brakes and a RE Bullett and a BMW R60/5 with drum brakes that are nearly OK.
Grateful for any comments
Shelby