texasSlick said:I have no problem finding parts for my Atlas. As Rohan says, there are more parts for the Commando, but all the critical parts, engine, gearbox, wheels, brakes, forks, are available newly made. Mudguards and fuel tank will be pricey if original (not India made) and good condition.
Good luck Pierro.
Slick
PS: I love a Featherbed Norton.
J. M. Leadbeater said:Surely not another male wishing to buy the girlfriend a vibrator??? What was it Andover Norton put on their web site??
'The Commando was never meant to happen in the form it did. Its development was very much rushed and corners were cut to get a new model into the market, with a more modern appeal, and without the vibration and hassle the big Dominators were plagued with.'
Yep that about sums it up although our olde so called 'classic' race Atlas was a very pretty bike but the vibes came close to turning the riders nuts to dust!!!
Development rushed?? what development??? Surely not the original frame that failed big time?? Wasnt it err designed(?) by someone fresh from the nuke industry. LUCKILY someone had the brains to consult Renold Tubes who made the suggestions that sorted the breakage problem. Tee hee.
texasSlick said:I suspect those who criticize the Atlas most, have ridden it least. My only lament, is that it is not smooth as a Cdo .... if a Cdo owner were true to himself, he would, or should, lament it does not handle like a Featherbed!
jaguar said:http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/mcy/5284294026.html