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Stephen Hill · Feb 3, 2017

Sometimes you can't resist. Even though you know you should. So I bought this lovely "period piece" below. Most of my buddies are encouraging me to perform a mercy killing. A small minority (one actually) wants me to get it running. If I have a plan, it is to use the Norton bits on my other Commando projects, and dispose of the rest of the parts (humanely). The engine is a nice tight 850. The bike is registered as a 1969, with a VIN ending in GS (garage special?) I think the tank is off a BSA, but not sure what model. The bike has twin Mikuni carbs. Is there anybody on this forum who actually runs twin Mikuni's on a Norton Commando? All my web research produced frustrated owners who gave up and went back to Amals or a single Mikuni. Can twin Mikunis really be as bad as all that? I was hoping they might be worth a try.

All and any advice on this fine example of the breed welcomed.

Stephen Hill

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nortriubuell · Feb 3, 2017

cool 8) actually, SUPER cool. 8) I would leave as is ... and ride it. And ... switch to SINGLE Mikuni if running great with minimal fuss --- is what you want

BritTwit · Feb 3, 2017

Far out!

Matt Spencer · Feb 3, 2017

Crass , Groose . How Appaling . I wqonder what he was on . Probably something to do with a pool room . :?

So I bought this lovely "period piece" below. Most of my buddies are encouraging me to perform a mercy killing. A small minority (one actually) wants me to get it running. If I have a plan, it is to use the Norton bits on my other Commando projects, and dispose of the rest of the parts

I SHOULD THINK SO TOO . . .

If you had a hacksaw you could cut the stauchions down . :wink:

ACTUALLY , put the remanants on fleabay , theres one born every day .

A Featherbad Wideline rep frame ( Manx ? ) & Short Roadholder Staunchions , 5.000.000 dollars for a alloy tank . Or make one with a sack of cement & a bit of sheet metal , and youd be getting somewhere .

Obbviously , all the Commando arts are of some use. Oneday. Perhaps .
But a 850 Manx street scratcher / Clubmans , would be worth more. Or is that Cost More .

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Get it on video , if you do ride it . Id think youd look like a Baboon. All Elbows and knees out . and youd get blown off ( the back ) at the ton . At least if you had to wipe you nose . Now you know .

baz · Feb 4, 2017

keep it as it is and ride it

Fast Eddie · Feb 4, 2017

To each his own...

Danno · Feb 4, 2017

Despite the cumulative result, someone looks to have done some nice work to build this chopper. I wouldn't begin to tell you what to do with it, but have fun doing it.

grandpaul · Feb 4, 2017

All you need is a standard frame, new fork stanchions, seat, fenders, oil tank, sidecover, z-plates, handlebars, meters, rear rim & spokes, footpegs and tank, and you're all set!

Engine, swingarm, front wheel & brakes, rear hub, yokes and fork lowers are worth $1,500 at least...

grandpaul · Feb 4, 2017

I have a set of those "turn out" intakes for Mikunis, pretty nifty actually.

MikeM · Feb 4, 2017

Make it run and ride like the wind!
Whats done is done. I like it.

Bob Z. · Feb 4, 2017

From late 1970s, I had these twin Mikunis on a Mark 3.

I recall they ran out of breath above 5000 rpm no matter what jetting was tried.

Still have the manifold if of use to anyone.

acotrel · Feb 4, 2017

Keep the mikunis. The tank is big enough to go drag racing. You will need the performance boost.

MS850 · Feb 4, 2017

Looks pretty groovy man.

Matt Spencer · Feb 5, 2017

Matter of Taste , but Id Prefer my touring thus , even with a 850 - hardly a downgrade .

where this'd portray the nearest thing to a frontal labotomy on wheels .

All I can see it excelling at , as is - is being ' unhurried ' able .

Stephen Hill · Feb 5, 2017

Note the chick on the back the chopper. They are hurrying to their pad. To change the oil.

kerinorton · Feb 5, 2017

Its feked as far as a Commando is concerned so why not do a better job of chopperising it and keep it for a laugh.
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