New member needs help with a Combat

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I went to digital in the late '90s and have been using DLSRs since the nikon D100 came out. Within the last month I went back to a manual film camera for travel because I prefer telling the camera what I want IT to do instead of the other way around. Nobody (except Leica) makes a totally manual digital camera and at 7k USD for an M9, I don't see one in my future... ;)

But digital sure is handy for taking pics/posting of the Norton!
 
aceaceca said:
Just use the two place bullet connectors. They do not have to be all in one.
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That's what I thought too and got some from my local dealer (Velocity). Turns out some of the wires need to be connected into a circuit. The wiring diagram shows it this way as well. Part should be here in a few days.

aceaceca said:
Re camera lenses. I found out Pentax DSLR's take all old Pentax bayonet lenses right out of the box. I was amazed. Plan on getting one sometime so I can use my old SLR lenses on it. I like manual control anyway. I cannot get used to looking at the little screen either. Prefer TTL.
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Pentax goes back farther than any other manufacturer in support of their old lenses. AFAIK. I have a Pentax 55mm Super Tak m42 mount that really impresses with color and sharpness. They are super cheap at thrift stores and pawn shops. The Pentax DSLR's are known for their low light capability too.
 
MexicoMike said:
Within the last month I went back to a manual film camera for travel because I prefer telling the camera what I want IT to do instead of the other way around.
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How do you mean? I can do full manual on mine, unless I'm missing something.. :?

I saw an older man using a Leica digital at the local British car show a few weeks back. I didn't want to bug him and ask what it was, could have been an M9. Out of my league. :cry:
 
I put on a MK3 gusseted, standard tube OD swingarm on 2 Combat like it was made for it. The tab the chain guard attached too is often boogered but beware we've had a report of just lightly welding it back distorted all the way to axle slots.

You will be hard pressed to find a better more compact robust connector than good ole Lucas bullets and terminals. Go check other old motorcycles or cars 30-40 yr old and see.

$15k is only hi end of middle of the expense ballpark on bikes that have been gone through and look great everywhere up close, then add another 10 grand for special insides and outside goodies. Throw in another 5 grand to make it race worthy.

Only way I can rationalize is to think about a 20 yr pay back, if I live that long on a cycle.
 
hobot said:
I put on a MK3 gusseted, standard tube OD swingarm on 2 Combat like it was made for it. The tab the chain guard attached too is often boogered but beware we've had a report of just lightly welding it back distorted all the way to axle slots.
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But will the MK3 spindle work with the swingarm I have? I've read it is longer. Maybe I'll just order the one for the 72.
 
oh you done sets outside my Combat only zone. I used the spindle that came in '72 the first time, later put in the slightly oversize spindle. Length is a none issue as spindle pass straight though either way. The '72 end caps/rod would be the only concern, and also a non issue if putting proper grease zerts in there for low maintaince no leak down long lasting lubing.

While bastardizing incest among Commando models the 750 stamped steel head steady will fracture fatigue if not re-enforced or by going to 850 boxed type.
For a real special only a rod link will do.
 
cycletech said:
Pentax goes back farther than any other manufacturer in support of their old lenses. AFAIK.
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For the record Nikon "F" mount was introduced in 1959 and still used on dslr's. Pentax "K" mount came out in 1975. It is great that they continued these bayonet systems into the dslr's.
 
The MK3 swing-arm spindle is shorter than the older models and will not fully interface with the bush area on the earlier models. The bushes are also longer on the earlier models, so bear this in mind when ordering these parts also.
 
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How do you mean? I can do full manual on mine, unless I'm missing something.."

If you are using "old" lenses and a digital camera that can default to allowing the F-stop ring on the lens to actually set the Fstop and a camera with a decent focus screen, then I'd agree it shouldn't make much difference. But all I have used (digitally) are Nikon DX DSLRs/lenses and they frankly suck (and are slow) at being manual. Also the loss of the ability to isolate a subject due to the smaller-than-35mm film sensor (deeper depth of field whether you want it or not) is REALLY annoying sometimes. True, a full frame digital camera doesn't have that problem but they are SOOO big/heavy compared to a film camera. in any case, I apologize for mentioning this in the first place since I realize this is a motorcycle forum, NOT a camera forum. ;)
 
Don't apolpgize for broadening the subject. We all have to take pics of our bikes and such. The joy of a forum/discussion is that it can take tangents you could never imagine.
 
ha, I take all my pics with a crappy mini-minolta, was prob $100 7 years ago :lol: If I had a family might get something better, but it works well enough
 
OK thanks for filling me in too and reason why I had no issues to put Mk3 s/a on a Combat because I used the 750 longer spindle perfectly fitting like made for it.
Postby dave M » Wed Nov 10, 2010 3:47 am
The MK3 swing-arm spindle is shorter than the older models and will not fully interface with the bush area on the earlier models. The bushes are also longer on the earlier models, so bear this in mind when ordering these parts also.
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Quick update. I ordered a new swing arm spindle and loads of other things from Old Britts today. Pulled the front caliper apart and cleaned out all the old goo. I have the day off tomorrow so I may spend the day working on the bike, although I have little parts to work with. Maybe just a clean and polish day is what I'll be up to. 8)
 
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