Doesn't look like a '68...?
Pictures of your Norton Commandos
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I have a few, but this is the latest off of the 'bench' (when I say bench I mean front porch!!!) It's had a few owners since the last guy that loved it, sadly passed away, and it came to me a few months back in a sorry state of assembly. I always fancied making an Interback, so here it is, it was a recommission really not my normal restoration job, the bones were too good to strip it with no cause. 69 750 'Interback'
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One of my 750's looks just like that, same barrels and timing cover makes it look like an 850.... or is that an 850 engine and 750 side panel?
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I like those silver barrels...
What exhaust system is that? Looks stainless (no blueing)
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Dig the mudflap. I had one on my '75 Interstate...
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I put it on the help keep shite off the frame and engine front. Also, have heard the old wives tale of how a front flap can help prevent a nail from impaling in the rear tire. Some 20k miles on this bike seem to suggest its working.
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Thanks. The original ones would have been silver when the bike was new, December 1971, although the ones in this picture were bought not too long ago as they are the 750 bolt through 850 style ones from Andover Norton. The exhaust is Standard as far as I am aware. It’s been on there for as long as I have had it which is just over ten years. Regarding the blueing, White Diamond is your friend.I like those silver barrels...
What exhaust system is that? Looks stainless (no blueing)
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It’s a 750, with 850 style barrels and a Mk3 850 timing cover.
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Does the anti wet sump plunger work ?
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I think it might, not 100% sure. It’s a fairly new pump though so that’s probably why it doesn’t wet sump. Certainly doesn’t get chance to wet sump in the “riding” season as it’s my only means of transport. (Bus pass excepted).
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Out with a couple of mates yesterday in Shropshire.
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Took a short ride out with a friend who’s just completed a rebuild of his bike he’s owned since he was 18. Has the original annular discharge black cans still going (although one’s a bit rattlely now) meaning when in front of me I couldn’t hear him at all
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Mine is of a similar build and it still wet sumps, new oil pump as well.
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@Shep57 & @daveforty , do you guys kick your bikes to TDC when you park it up? Getting the pistons (rods) right up there seems to help.
I have found it slows the rate a fair bit - 2 weeks and only a third of the high-low range on the dipstick.
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I have found it slows the rate a fair bit - 2 weeks and only a third of the high-low range on the dipstick.
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A handy tip which I must try for myself, cheers Rob
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