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As an owner of a '71 Commando that had the worst side stand lug on the mount of any Commando, I adapted to the lack of a side stand. Kick starting cold was with the center stand. No drama and the carb floats were level. There should be a red flag warning to any member of the forum who buys/ restores a '71 Commando to inform them of the defect.I use the same technique for the '73 850.During my current restoration of the 750, the later lug was welded in.I view the side stand as only a convivence while parking during a ride. I never bother kick starting on the side stand, too much weight on it. It will sink into loose gravel or dent asphalt. Easy enough to start a warm engine without any stand.Once I upgrade both Commandos to CNW electric start it will be a moot point
As an owner of a '71 Commando that had the worst side stand lug on the mount of any Commando, I adapted to the lack of a side stand. Kick starting cold was with the center stand. No drama and the carb floats were level. There should be a red flag warning to any member of the forum who buys/ restores a '71 Commando to inform them of the defect.
I use the same technique for the '73 850.
During my current restoration of the 750, the later lug was welded in.
I view the side stand as only a convivence while parking during a ride. I never bother kick starting on the side stand, too much weight on it. It will sink into loose gravel or dent asphalt. Easy enough to start a warm engine without any stand.
Once I upgrade both Commandos to CNW electric start it will be a moot point
