Norton Commando Gas Tank

mash2378 · Jul 15, 2013

Hello,

I have a 1972 Norton Commando with a fiberglass Fastback tank and tail (converted from a Roadster). Recently I had the rubber strap break which loops under the frame and fastens the rear section of the gas tank secure. Can anyone point me in the right direction on where to get a new one. I've done some searching on the internet, but haven't had any luck. Thank you very much.

kommando · Jul 16, 2013

Sewing machine drivebelt can work or 2 looped together.

Time Warp · Jul 16, 2013

Or you could go to a seal / bearing outlet and get a large section O - Ring that will loop under the frame tube and hook each end to the tank spigots.
You just reminded me I forgot to get one with my Andover Norton order.

Here is the original part with loops each end and under a dollar.

http://www.nortonmotors.de/ANIL/Norton% ... &Plate=024

Matt Spencer · Jul 16, 2013

Rural engineers supplies , ' O ' Ring seal for Vacum cleaner , if they still use them . Catapult Supplyer ? :lol:

RoadScholar · Jul 16, 2013

Item # 12 on this page: http://www.oldbritts.com/nor_comm_71_23.html under $2.00, and its an OE part, however, as others have pointed out there are countless other options out there.

RS

mash2378 · Jul 16, 2013

Thank you very much for the replies. I will take a look at all of these options. After searching for quite a while with no success, it was suggested that I subscribe to your site and it proved to be a great idea. Thank you again!

DogT · Jul 16, 2013

If you have an old 300 or 400 inner tube, they can be cut in sections for the band.

chasbmw · Jul 16, 2013

Unless your tank is sealed with an ethanol proof sealant, you really need to think about your tank. Petrol in the US and Europe contains Ethanol, which rots fiberglass tanks. Get it sealed or replace with steel/alloy.

rvich · Jul 16, 2013

Surgical tubing tied with a fisherman's knot, or small diameter bungee cord tied with the same.

mash2378 · Jul 16, 2013

Thank you again for the replies, they have been helpful for sure. The fiberglass tank has been a concern of mine. I've been told it was sealed up years before I bought it and from feeling around inside that seems to be the case. Its going to come off this winter for a facelift and some paint so I will take a good look once it has been drained. Thank you for the advice.
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chasbmw · Jul 17, 2013

The problem with the UK market has been that sealants that worked fine for 10 years or more, suddenly dissolved when ethanol was introduced in fuel.

I would be careful and drain your fuel tank when the bike is not being used.

I have a feeling that in the UK market a product called Petseal and early versions of the POR 15 tank sealant are causing problems.

Johnnymac · Jul 17, 2013

My Combat actually has a metal bracket that goes under the frame instead of a rubber strap... #23 (Bottom right) on this picture: http://www.oldbritts.com/1972_g24.html

DogT · Jul 17, 2013

that's the later model Johnny, the early ones had tabs with the rubber bands. I think the metal piece started in 71?

Time Warp · Jul 17, 2013

Fastbacks used the rear rubber strap only including the Long Range steel fuel tank in the pic (fwiw)

DogT · Jul 17, 2013

You can see the tabs and band on the back of my Apr 69 production date here.

Norton Commando Gas Tank

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Time Warp

.......back to the 70's.

Matt Spencer

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rvich

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Johnnymac

DogT

Time Warp

.......back to the 70's.

DogT

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