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Greetings,
I am new to this forum. I have been on the Brittbike forum, but mostly on the Triumphrat forum.
I recently purchased a 72 Norton Commando 750 Interstate. I bought it from a friend of the late owner. The previous owner had owned the bike since 91. I am not concerned that it has a combat engine. Matt w/cNw assured me that all the issues with those engines are repairable. There is 30K on the clock. It had not been rode for a few years. I got it home, filled with oil, fuel, and installed a new battery. It started on the first kick. I did a quick sync and clean of the carbs. It idled smooth, and once I figured out the bizarre shift pattern it ran out fine.
I love my old triumphs, but my kick starter doesn't work ike it use to. I plan to install electric start on this bike and keep it otherwise original.
I look forward to learning from this forum.
I tried to post a photo but did not have any luck, every forum is different, hopefully I'll figure it out.
Phil
I am new to this forum. I have been on the Brittbike forum, but mostly on the Triumphrat forum.
I recently purchased a 72 Norton Commando 750 Interstate. I bought it from a friend of the late owner. The previous owner had owned the bike since 91. I am not concerned that it has a combat engine. Matt w/cNw assured me that all the issues with those engines are repairable. There is 30K on the clock. It had not been rode for a few years. I got it home, filled with oil, fuel, and installed a new battery. It started on the first kick. I did a quick sync and clean of the carbs. It idled smooth, and once I figured out the bizarre shift pattern it ran out fine.
I love my old triumphs, but my kick starter doesn't work ike it use to. I plan to install electric start on this bike and keep it otherwise original.
I look forward to learning from this forum.
I tried to post a photo but did not have any luck, every forum is different, hopefully I'll figure it out.
Phil
