Selling a Norton Commando

I’ve wanted a Norton for most of my life and now I have one. It’s in great running condition, I trust it on any comfortable distance ride, and looks great.

I planned on rebuilding the original combat engine. I have the original engine cases, crankshaft, heads but would need an oil pump, barrels, pistons one conrods to complete. I’m not feeling that project now and have been content riding it as-is.

I know many on the forum would never part with their Norton, but I’m just never been that way. I buy and sell bikes for the experience and while I liked every one I have never been attached.

Prices are way down right now but I’d be interested to think what your thoughts on present and future values of our bikes? I’ve had some guys email me wanted to just talk bikes and some weird trade offers but no serious buyers at $7500. Am I way off? Not looking to get get my money back, just get it to a good home.

Here’s the Facebook ad it’s also on the forum. Any honest opinions are welcome.

Just saw the ad on FB and it looks very nice. Top money comes from matching numbers, installed in the frame, and typically on Bring A Trailer. I'm in LA and there are a few bikes for sale on CL around $8K and they have been listed for a good few weeks. I think projects move quick (<$3K with title) and perfect bikes for $8K upwards but it sounds like yours is in the middle so maybe $6K? I think the raw look on the tank hurts it a bit as well.

Thanks Yorkie, great input!

Sold! $7k

Like a boat best two days are the day you bought it and the day you sold it.

I sold the one Commando I owned for $800, but it was a while ago.

Also had your motorcycling mindset when I was younger. Went through bikes like chewing gum. Only reason I still have the P11 is I'm still mildly addicted to wrenching and nobody would buy it the way it is configured.

Schwany said:

.......................Only reason I still have the P11 is I'm still mildly addicted to wrenching and nobody would buy it the way it is configured.

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Best keep it that way then