Finally Finished my 74 850MK2

I have finally finished my 1974 850 MK2.
This forum has been of great assistance during the complete teardown & ressurection of this motorcycle.
I purchased this bike as a supposed 10000 mile bike, more like 110000 miles after I had gotten it home & checked it out properly.

Lets just say it was a good looking bike that upon proper inspection, became apparent that a complete teardown was required to put right
alot of previous owners sins & missdeads.

The only thing that hasn't been rebuilt, refurbished or replaced is the paint on the body work.
Special thanks to highdesert, as I bought his old Mikuni off him. Put it on & the bike started on the 2nd kick.
Another dear old friend of mine who is a retired tool maker & vintage motorcyle entusiast/restorer was instrumental in any milling & lathe work that was required. Special thanks to Bob!
My welder friend Dave deserves accolades for his talents. He is the only person I have or will allow to do any welding work I require on a motorcycle.
My Brother inlaw Phil must be thanked for his enthusiasm in polishing alloy that saved me alot of time & effort allowing me to get on with the rest.
MY Dear Wife deserves a medal for the support she has given & for living with me & everything Norton throughought the last 10 months.

Here are some pics that I hope the members & visitors here may enjoy..

Regards
Sweenz

Well done mate, she looks good.
Now you gotta ride it, get a bit of colour in those pipes.
AC.

Thanks AC

I have it booked in for a blue slip for Rego Next Wednesday.
After that there will be some serious riding going on.

Sweenz

Congradulations great feeling she looks sweet

Lovely. One of my favorite color combos.

Ken

Looking good, now enjoy all your hard work, ride, ride, ride as much as you can.

Ashley

Nice one! one of the best jobs I've seen on here and in my opinion the best colour. I wish I had the patience and skill to do the same to my MK3.

Two Thumbs Up...... Enjoy!!!

May you always keep the dirty side down and the shiney side up!

Very nice , but now youll have ' the itch ' . Just one more . :lol:

nice job sweenz,,where in country NSW are you?

Is it me or photo angle seems the front indicators are dipped down a little?
Great work regardless your team is to be applauded.

Great, looks like a new bike.

Dave
69S

Is that the original paint? If so, would it be possible to get a very close up picture of it? More for the level of candy/reflective effect than the color. My bike was originally red and I want to put it back to that color. I just would like a closeup to show the painter so he can get as close as possible.
The only color difference I want to do is to make the trim a cream color. Similar to the color that it is now.

Do you have a build thread for this bike?

It is gorgeous and you are serving as an inspiration. I am also going to a single Mikuni and got if from another board member.

Did you make upgrades to the electrics? I have considered reversing polarity to a Neg earth and updating the reg/rect.

If this info is in a build thread I will be happy to read it there.

Thanks for sharing.

Good looking ride you've got there Sweenz. I'm jealous, makes me want to get out to the garage and get after mine. Cj

Beautiful color choice. Way to go.

Thanks everyone, I appreciate the nice comments as it has been a hell of a lot of work.

Speirmoor, yes the indicators are dipped as I set them when the bike was on the centre stand.
That will get dealt with..

Drones76, the paint had been redone sometime before I got the bike.
I believe it is a copy of the original paint. Note there are no stripes on the sidecovers.
This pic shows the colour the best, what you can see of it anyway.

Sorry I don't have a build thread on the bike just various pics taken along the way but not comprehensive enough for a build thread.
The electrics are stock as I have never had any real issue with the stock setup.

Matt: My wife isn't ready for another Commando yet!

Took the head back off this morning as heat cycles & retorque of the head revealed a minor oil leak in the head gasket pushrod tunnel area.
Had one ordered that should have turned up today but it isn't here yet. Hope it makes it today as it is Friday.

Sweenz

NICE Sweenz, Let her drive it to feel the pull and the feeling in a curve then shell want her own and you can get another one. I see alot more woman ridding these days.

Phil

AAAAAAA+++++++ Nice job!!

Brilliant work and congratulations!! There is much there to be proud of.

Just don't let Hobot ride it in THE gravel. :twisted:

Very nice machine.
Someday.................

MikeM