Newbie to Norton

mrmach5 · Jul 6, 2016

I have several bikes, however finally got around to the Norton that was on my wish list. Brought it home last weekend.
1975 Norton 850 Commando Roadster MKIII , in the JP paint scheme . 1,750 miles . Mostly all original. Runs and rides awesome,
no oil leaks, very nice bike.
So I'm now reading and reading to educate myself on the ins and outs of these bikes. Plenty to do as far as clean up, maintanence and so forth but I'll enjoy every minute.
I'll try to keep the stupid questions that I'll be asking to a minimum .
Thanks in advance for any advice.

ashman · Jul 6, 2016

Let me the first to say welcome and hope you enjoy your new ride, I have owned my Norton for over 40 years now and I still get a big smile on my dial every time I ride it, anyway a lot of good folks here that will anwser any questions you may have.

Ashley

CanukNortonNut · Jul 6, 2016

Welcome aboard mrmach5.
Cheers,
Thomas
CNN

jaydee75 · Jul 6, 2016

Hey, I'm close by in Six Mile, near Clemson. I too have a Mk3 that I bought new 41 years ago. I'll be glad to help any way I can. I take mine out several times a week just for the fun of it.

Give me an email or pm anytime.
Jaydee

Nater_Potater · Jul 6, 2016

Woo-hoo! Another noob! It's great to see another in the ranks. Welcome, and, if you would be so kind, please chime in on youngest-and-oldest-t24769-180.html#p328425 to help fill out our age chart.

Next (or before), create a Photobucket account so as to share pictures with the crew. We all dig on pictures! See technical-information-how-post-photos-t2357.html about three-quarters of the way down for directions on how to do this. While you're there, that page contains a bunch of great info and links.

Nathan

MS850 · Jul 6, 2016

mrmach5 said:
I have several bikes, however finally got around to the Norton that was on my wish list. Brought it home last weekend.
1975 Norton 850 Commando Roadster MKIII , in the JP paint scheme . 1,750 miles . Mostly all original. Runs and rides awesome,
no oil leaks, very nice bike.
So I'm now reading and reading to educate myself on the ins and outs of these bikes. Plenty to do as far as clean up, maintanence and so forth but I'll enjoy every minute.
I'll try to keep the stupid questions that I'll be asking to a minimum .
Thanks in advance for any advice.

Welcome...........Wow 1,750 miles

baz · Jul 6, 2016

welcome mate 1750 miles christ thats low!!!! there are loads of tips on here you may want to change your layshaft bearing within the next 10,000 miles ,make sure the swingarm pivot is full of oil etc etc etc enjoy the ride baz

Craig · Jul 6, 2016

Welcome Mach5 .... glad you found us .... lot's of fun and know how here .... maybe best bike forum on the webs .... good luck with your new JP , they are pretty cool ...
Craig

mrmach5 · Jul 8, 2016

I have a shop manual, and the parts replacement manual. Are there other manuals or books that would help me get up to speed?
Some of the aftermarket manuals are good some stink, leaving out important info.

grandpaul · Jul 8, 2016

Welcome to the forum!

I personally would like to see a photo of your '75 Honda 550, you can post it in the "other bikes" section...

maylar · Jul 8, 2016

mrmach5 said:
I have a shop manual, and the parts replacement manual. Are there other manuals or books that would help me get up to speed?
Some of the aftermarket manuals are good some stink, leaving out important info.

I have a big Clymer manual circa 1975 that covers some details that the factory manual doesn't. In my experience, Clymer stuff was geared for the DIY shade tree mechanic, not for the pros.

mrmach5 · Jul 8, 2016

well here goes,
my first attempt at including a photo from photo bucket,,,,,,,,,,,

mrmach5 · Jul 8, 2016

Be glad to post photos of my other bikes, just don't see a category for Jap , Italian and newer Brits ?????

MS850 · Jul 8, 2016

mrmach5 said:
Be glad to post photos of my other bikes, just don't see a category for Jap , Italian and newer Brits ?????

I think you can post other bikes here.

http://www.accessnorton.com/classic-motorcycle-f5.html

mrmach5 · Jul 8, 2016

Thanks,
posted my other bike photos here,

http://www.accessnorton.com/show-your-other-bike-what-else-you-ride-t8071-330.html#p328809

The 550 is getting a new set of Dunlop K-81's this weekend,,,, getting my pry bars and spoons warmed up for the fight.

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