Finished build.Thanks Guys..........

Finally completed.1970 "Halo" Roadster.Originally Jade green.Now Fireflameish metalflake orange.(looks gold in pics)
PW3 CAM.Single Mikuni.Comstock/CNW Breather,Plus anti wet sump valve(Holland Norton works) Pazon/single coil pack.CNW oil lines.rear hub "de ribbed"
Exaust thread inserts, courtesy of Seeger engineering.
late sidestand & lower frame hoop."Thruxton" cross brace,Swingarm gussets, with "Kegler" clamps.CNW rear light cluster/front guard.Underframe oil filter,Front disc courtesy of Donald Pender.
Electronic tacho,GPS Speedo.
Engine/gearbox rebuild by Norman White.
Polishing by Harry @Briteworx.
Rewired by the legendary "Ferret"
Wheels by "Pete" the wheel builder.
Rear shocks by Hagon.
Chrome work by Castle Chrome.
Seat refitted (original vinyl!) by Viking Vinyl.
Tank/panel Stencils courtesy iPrint,( No edges!)
Paint, build and general nervous breakdowns,yours truly.
Thanks to Matt@CNW Plus all you great Norton owners, who helped our first Commando rebuild.Dont ask.Its a keeper

Well done mate
Now it's time to enjoy all the hard work
Just one thing, it maybe the way the camera is positioned but your front mudguard looks very close to the tyre?
I did this on my commando when it first went on the road
As I got more miles under its belt I started to open it up
But every time I went above 90mph I could hear a drumming noise?
A few days later I realized what it was when the paint started bubbling off the front mudguard
I discovered first hand that tyres grow a substantial amount above 90mph , roughly 10mm growth at a guess
Cheers

Thks Baz.It was too close at first.Now has been adjusted and tested for 80 miles without problems.

Nice job , the colour looks good with the silver engine , not something I have seen before , good on you !

very very nice ! I just finished a 72 and if I could get a "idiots guide" to post photos I will gladly share them...similar build with all the nice goodies !

Congrats to a very nice job !

coomo said:

Thks Baz.It was too close at first.Now has been adjusted and tested for 80 miles without problems.

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Still worth keeping an eye on. Don’t forget that the centre stay / brace protrudes much lower than the blade of the mudguard.

What front tyre are you running?

Very nice job.

@coomo that looks superb - kudos to you!!!

Blimey, that's impressive. Is that a VM36? My K&N filter is 2-3 the depth & is a chore to squeeze in & out of the frame. What you've got looks a lot more streamline. No issues with airflow?

Saw it on FB, very nice indeed. "tastefully done"

Luke Turner said:

Blimey, that's impressive. Is that a VM36? My K&N filter is 2-3 the depth & is a chore to squeeze in & out of the frame. What you've got looks a lot more streamline. No issues with airflow?

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Its the filter that was supplied with the Mikuni,courtesy of Matt @CNW.Seems great.As is everything Ive ever bought from CNW.The single Mikuni is also standard fitment
for Norman White who did the engine/trans rebuild.

Very nice. I acquired a Commando frame from a friend who had it powder coated in silver. I haven't liked it much, because I couldn't picture a color it would look good with. The gold and silver combo looks good to me.

Ken