Hate to say it . BUt , the CB , oilchange & service , and wring its neck . :lol: as in thrash the daylights out of it . to test its mettle .
This is , redline the little Er ' thing ' repeatedly continuously . If it doesnt go B A N G its suitable .Dedicated Honda types Say ' they dont go bang ' .
THEN spend the loot on GOOD leathers & Helmet , etc . ( and practise abandoning ship = Just like you would for a Horse/ rodeo rideing .Just in case )
Theres likely lots of Honda 350 Hot Up sites .but as we're not millionaires , and its purely recreational , ' We ' confine the Expense to Chassis .
( This way we bugger up a el cheapo , rather than a Decent Norton .
) BRAKES , Shocks , a bit of braceing ? Tyres and were done .
probably more sensible than doing a T21 Triumph . BUT NOT a good late Daytona 500 or that 73 Tri/Bsa on ebay at the moment . :lol:
:shock: 8)
Once youre confidant you can build a Commando to Aircraft standards , grab a 73 or 74 and have a word with the bank manager . Set up a workshop ,
and start training . 10 Km jogging 6 days a week , Actual work , like lumberjacking , is better than a Gymnasium. Many good early riders were Lorry drivers.Power Stearing & Air co make this useless as training now.
THOUGH a good standard Commando , even the 70 there, with crack tested internals , in near standard trim , will give a satisfactory account of itself
IF knowledgeably assembled . And respeted . particularly in regard to RPMs and developing cornering skills rather than wringing its neck like a Honda .
Back to a darn sight less expensive to trash , blow , throw down the track , the wee whizz bang .or at least ' cut youre teeth ' on it . Perhaps .
Though . its NOT the SAME THING. At all . Is It . :x
( if youve got the workshop , and the time, and are meticulous with the Norton .Stock , Valve springs , shocks(2 way damping ) & Ign (late assy )
and youre not a ham fisted clot , you should have no bother .)