Presentation - lo zio from Italy

Hello everyone,

I just joined the forum after few months as reader-only.

I live in Italy (based in Milan even if I am from Sicily) and I own a beautiful '70 Commando Roadster (yellow).
The bike was produced (of course in England) for the South-African market.
In the '90s has been brought back to UK, and a lovely man has restored it (1997).
The guy died, and the bike went to his son-in-law, who didn't care much.

In 2008 I bouth the bike and I imported it into Ireland (I used to live there at that time).
Then in 2010 the bike was brought to Sicily and registered as italian motorbike.
Finally, couple of weeks ago the bike was brought to Milan, as she needed some TLC from the (or one of the...) Italian guru(s) of English bikes.
Currently the guy is working on: changing rear wheel (it was a 18", I wanted it back to 19"), new amal carburettors (old were worn), new electric wiring, new tyres, new brake pads, and many many other little things.

A piece of steel with lots of history (older than me) which I will never sell.

I may bother you in the near future with some request/question.

Ciao,

lo zio aka Alfredo

Greetings from Alaska.

Sure ask away. Sometimes you will even get a good answer! Visit the tech section on how to post photos and show us your bike. I would enjoy some photos of Milan as well, but then I don't get out much.

We have some other members from Italy as well. Might be time to plan a rally there.

Russ

Here you go!!!

Before TLC


Right now..


I will post another picture at the end of the process!
Please, do come over to Italy!!!

ciao

Ciao Alfredooooo!

welcome to the forum
happy to see your bike under the skilful hands of mr. Pettinari...I was curious...everything is going fine?
the bike looks great!
keep on posting pics of the bike while he's workin' on
here you can find all the info and technical advice you need to take care of your bike
There is so much to learn...

you will find a few italians Norton addicted

ciao
Mario aka Thomasdunstall

rvich said:

Greetings from Alaska.

Sure ask away. Sometimes you will even get a good answer! Visit the tech section on how to post photos and show us your bike. I would enjoy some photos of Milan as well, but then I don't get out much.

We have some other members from Italy as well. Might be time to plan a rally there.

Russ

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A rally in Italy?.
You will be my favourit guest.
No bikes, only wine and sail.
Ciao.
Piero

Benvenuto Zio,
your bike is shining and wonderfull.
Hope to ride with you accross Sicily.
Ciao.
Piero

Welcome to the forum from an Italian-American in Texas. You can be proud of your bike!

Caio,

Roberto. Aka Slick

Thank you guys for you warm welcome.
Mario, everything is going fine. I had a bit of trouble choosing the right tires, as on my road book I have only 3.00 and 3.50 registered, but I am in talks with the road office here to see if we can find a solution. currently I will put a Dunlop f14 front and k81 rear.

Mr. Pettinari doesn't allow me to have any degree of intervention on the bike (almost)
He decides everything, but I am happy with it, as - as you wrote - he is very skillfull and he is finding many little things to improve (anti-wet sump valve to be installed, for example, or a wrong washer in the gearbox..)

For example, I wanted to install a nice oil pressure gauge, as I found a nice black Smith one in Novegro. well, he doesn't want to install it!

I am actually looking for a double banjo bolt and a banjo in order to fit it @ the head rockers so to apply a oil braided hose going to the Smith oil gauge, but I am having difficulties in finding "inches" double-hole banjo bolts in Europe..even in UK....and shipping from US (oldbritts) will cost me about 50$, which is a bit too much for couple of screws and washers...
I may start another thread on this.

Other than that, hopefully with new Amals, checked wiring, and correct valve clearance the bike will not misfire from the RHS cylinder (which used to be colder than the LHS).

Ciao,

Alfredo