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- Jul 13, 2015
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Since I bought my 1975 Mk3 in early July I have been reading through this forum daily.
For the first few weeks using the search function to find threads to help me wire the bike and get it running. Then to help troubleshoot a few initial teething problems and get it running as sweetly as a brand new modern machine.
I also went back through 12 years and 559 pages of amazing knowledge from hundreds if not thousands of people. I didn’t read each and every thread, but probably opened about 40%. Some were long and contained deep discussions on the history of Commandos, others had great insight into essential fixes. I saw the arrival of popular forum members and the development of great aftermarket parts. I learned to worry about the imminent explosion of my gearbox and how my my anti-wet sump valve will destroy my bike, family and happy life as soon as look at me. I also found the CNW post explaining why they recalled the anti-wet sump valves and how to check if they were ruthless killers in waiting. I slept easier.
I was lucky to have bought a motorcycle that already had many of the desirable aftermarket parts installed. I read on many occasions about how I should remove the hydraulic clutch and go back to cable actuation as not only was the hydraulic setup not worth it, but probably hurt small children every time I used it. I read that at one and the same time, my Viking mufflers were the pinnacle of antipodean workmanship, but that they would rust and crumble if I even have a mug of tea in the garage, so shoddy is their workmanship.
I will be replacing the layshaft bearings this winter though.
In the month that my bike has been back on the road I have so far added about 1200 miles to the clock and developed a great love for this marque. And in the few months I’ve been a member of this forum I have learnt a great deal and hope to continue to do so.
I have just become a VIP member and would urge any one who finds this site a valuable resource to do the same. I work in IT for an online retailer and know the costs not only financially, but in time, to keep a site like this running.
Thanks to all forum members and especially to Jerry.
And because everyone like photos…
For the first few weeks using the search function to find threads to help me wire the bike and get it running. Then to help troubleshoot a few initial teething problems and get it running as sweetly as a brand new modern machine.
I also went back through 12 years and 559 pages of amazing knowledge from hundreds if not thousands of people. I didn’t read each and every thread, but probably opened about 40%. Some were long and contained deep discussions on the history of Commandos, others had great insight into essential fixes. I saw the arrival of popular forum members and the development of great aftermarket parts. I learned to worry about the imminent explosion of my gearbox and how my my anti-wet sump valve will destroy my bike, family and happy life as soon as look at me. I also found the CNW post explaining why they recalled the anti-wet sump valves and how to check if they were ruthless killers in waiting. I slept easier.
I was lucky to have bought a motorcycle that already had many of the desirable aftermarket parts installed. I read on many occasions about how I should remove the hydraulic clutch and go back to cable actuation as not only was the hydraulic setup not worth it, but probably hurt small children every time I used it. I read that at one and the same time, my Viking mufflers were the pinnacle of antipodean workmanship, but that they would rust and crumble if I even have a mug of tea in the garage, so shoddy is their workmanship.
I will be replacing the layshaft bearings this winter though.
In the month that my bike has been back on the road I have so far added about 1200 miles to the clock and developed a great love for this marque. And in the few months I’ve been a member of this forum I have learnt a great deal and hope to continue to do so.
I have just become a VIP member and would urge any one who finds this site a valuable resource to do the same. I work in IT for an online retailer and know the costs not only financially, but in time, to keep a site like this running.
Thanks to all forum members and especially to Jerry.
And because everyone like photos…
... nice bike hope you get lots of enjoyment from it ...
