Parts you dont regret buying (2014)
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Hmmm. Well there are the baseball cards attached to the forks that clatter against the spokes, the extra-long multicolored streamers for the ends of
the handlebars and the faux leather saddle bags with applied zircon encrusted galaxy spelling out "Born to leak Castrol" upon them.
the handlebars and the faux leather saddle bags with applied zircon encrusted galaxy spelling out "Born to leak Castrol" upon them.
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Dunstall finned rocker and points cover( looks superb)
External oil filter for 71 bike
Brass exhaust nuts ( originals also look good and don't seen to slacken)
New wiring loom.
Dyno Dave clutch pushrod seal
New rims and spokes(cheers barry)
Orange seat( comfy on the butt)
Every part I've ever bought that fixed a breakdown.
Valve guide tools.
828 cases
Mick hemmings adjustable isos.
all my mallets, hammers ,files and punches.
And finally to the guy that sold me my first Commando ,cheers! You bullshiting ahole!
External oil filter for 71 bike
Brass exhaust nuts ( originals also look good and don't seen to slacken)
New wiring loom.
Dyno Dave clutch pushrod seal
New rims and spokes(cheers barry)
Orange seat( comfy on the butt)
Every part I've ever bought that fixed a breakdown.
Valve guide tools.
828 cases
Mick hemmings adjustable isos.
all my mallets, hammers ,files and punches.
And finally to the guy that sold me my first Commando ,cheers! You bullshiting ahole!
motorson
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All the little goodies I have on my bike from CNW. So far it is the Reed valve crankcase breather (Comstock Eng.), the hex fork seal nuts, Stainless cylinder stud kit and the stainless cylinder head stud kit (All ARP high strength studs and nuts).
I also have Old Britt's oil pressure gauge set up.
Another really great item is Dyno Dave's clutch oil seal nut.
The next thing from CNW is going to be their exhaust nuts and wrench.
Dan.
I also have Old Britt's oil pressure gauge set up.
Another really great item is Dyno Dave's clutch oil seal nut.
The next thing from CNW is going to be their exhaust nuts and wrench.
Dan.
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CNW front master cyl kit - front brake feel/power like a modern bike
CNW 520 chain kit
Alton E-start - with CURRENT (2014) alternator rotor.
Fauth Fork Mod
Trispark
Swingarm clamps (can't recall the brand but purchased from someone here on the site some years ago.)
Shorai 18 Battery
CNW 520 chain kit
Alton E-start - with CURRENT (2014) alternator rotor.
Fauth Fork Mod
Trispark
Swingarm clamps (can't recall the brand but purchased from someone here on the site some years ago.)
Shorai 18 Battery
Nater_Potater
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Ordered by warm-fuzziness:
The Bike
FleaBay $20 front master cylinder (yes, it can stop!)
Voluminous tank bag to carry bike cover/tools/extra jacket/lunch
Cheapo auto parts check valve for the breather hose
By practicality:
New tires (40 years was none too kind to the front rubber)
That same master cylinder!
Mikuni carb
That master cylinder is probably the single most impressive addition that lets me ride without constant fear of crashing. Now, if I can just avoid the shiny metal boxes...
Nathan
The Bike
FleaBay $20 front master cylinder (yes, it can stop!)
Voluminous tank bag to carry bike cover/tools/extra jacket/lunch
Cheapo auto parts check valve for the breather hose
By practicality:
New tires (40 years was none too kind to the front rubber)
That same master cylinder!
Mikuni carb
That master cylinder is probably the single most impressive addition that lets me ride without constant fear of crashing. Now, if I can just avoid the shiny metal boxes...
Nathan
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- Dave Taylor head steady
- PWK flat slide carbs
- BAP Petcocks
- Old Britt's drilled front disk (ok the P.O. bought it)
- Superblend layshaft bearing (so far so good)
- Bronze exhaust nuts from Norvil (stays tight)
- Podtronics R/R + electronic ignition (and anything else modern that replaces old Lucas gapped sparky things)
- PWK flat slide carbs
- BAP Petcocks
- Old Britt's drilled front disk (ok the P.O. bought it)
- Superblend layshaft bearing (so far so good)
- Bronze exhaust nuts from Norvil (stays tight)
- Podtronics R/R + electronic ignition (and anything else modern that replaces old Lucas gapped sparky things)
Venhill featherlight stainless steel cables with the Teflon no lube liner.
Barnett Kevlar clutch plates
Dyno Dave seal for both the Commando and the 650 SS. Newby clutch in the 650ss would not function without the seal. Now it is perfect.
Madass 320 mm six pot front brake
Thin (.020) head gasket
Akront/ Morad flanged alloy wheels and SS spokes.
530 x ring chain
Glen
Barnett Kevlar clutch plates
Dyno Dave seal for both the Commando and the 650 SS. Newby clutch in the 650ss would not function without the seal. Now it is perfect.
Madass 320 mm six pot front brake
Thin (.020) head gasket
Akront/ Morad flanged alloy wheels and SS spokes.
530 x ring chain
Glen
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- China Akront Rim copies (for other bikes)
- BT-45 Tires - Any and all sizes with tubes
- $5 Amal carb rebuild kits (these are awesome)
- Buch Stainless Spokes
- Excel Taksago rims
- New production BAP petcocks
- PWK Flatslides (3 bikes now, love them)
- Clubman racing alloy fork rods and fork seal retainers
- Hot Wing Glass Seats
- RGM Wiring Harnesses
- Yuasa AGM's
- Pazon Ignition
- Podtronix reg/rec/cap
- Fuel Lines with crimped hydraulic fittings from a local shop.
- Allballstapered steering bearing kits
- BT-45 Tires - Any and all sizes with tubes
- $5 Amal carb rebuild kits (these are awesome)
- Buch Stainless Spokes
- Excel Taksago rims
- New production BAP petcocks
- PWK Flatslides (3 bikes now, love them)
- Clubman racing alloy fork rods and fork seal retainers
- Hot Wing Glass Seats
- RGM Wiring Harnesses
- Yuasa AGM's
- Pazon Ignition
- Podtronix reg/rec/cap
- Fuel Lines with crimped hydraulic fittings from a local shop.
- Allballstapered steering bearing kits
ashman
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Well everyone should know by now my love of the Joe Hunt maggie, thats been the best money ever spent followed by Jim's Flatslide carbies, they work so well together, but more power and speed the next thing was the Grimca 12" floating disc, calipar, M/C and S/S hose and now it stops like a moden bike, Lansdown front end kit.
Other things I have done since I have owned my 850 from new
57 Wideline Featherbed frame
Motor rebuilt for the Featherbed frame
Akrot alloy rims
Better tyres
Round centre mount alloy oil tank
Koni rear shocks
I am sure there are somany more things I have brought over the 39 years of ownership
Ashley
Other things I have done since I have owned my 850 from new
57 Wideline Featherbed frame
Motor rebuilt for the Featherbed frame
Akrot alloy rims
Better tyres
Round centre mount alloy oil tank
Koni rear shocks
I am sure there are somany more things I have brought over the 39 years of ownership
Ashley
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Power arc ignition from Old Brits
Drilled discs from Chicago
Controls from CNW
Paying Todd in Detroit to get the thing running
( not all owners are ace mechanics)
Drilled discs from Chicago
Controls from CNW
Paying Todd in Detroit to get the thing running
( not all owners are ace mechanics)
grandpaul
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Topping the list would be EVERYTHING I've ever bought from Fred & Ella at www.OldBritts.com
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