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Hi All,
A couple of weeks ago I purchased a matching numbers 1972 Commando for a scrap price. Everything is there, and it's in rough condition. The engine is locked up, the trans seems to be in good shape and goes through the gears, there is some rust on the frame above the left shock mount that will necessitate a frame repair, the wheels are rusty, the fork tubes are rusty, the master cylinder is dry as a bone, and there wasn't a drop of oil in it anywhere.
I've come up with a preliminary budget and in no way does it look like it's financially worth it to fix it up, but it looks like that's exactly what I'm going to do. I guess I'll do as one member said "open my wallet" and get busy. And maybe I should add... no whining!
Today, I opened up the outer cover to the transmission and found no metal in the bottom of the case. Then I made the determination that the engine is locked and that the problem is not in the transmission or primary chain. So I've removed the headsteady in preparation for removing the head. The plan is to check the cylinders before removing the crankcase. I've ordered a clutch spring compressor tool and sprocket puller from old Brits in preparation for getting the crankcase out.
I'll get the tranny out next to make sure that the layshaft bearing gets changed and that everything is in order there. I have a plan for the cosmetics and suspension, but nothing on the electrical yet. A couple of weeks ago I knew nothing about these bikes, but thanks to this forum and the generosity of the Norton community, I at least have a start. Thank you!
A couple of weeks ago I purchased a matching numbers 1972 Commando for a scrap price. Everything is there, and it's in rough condition. The engine is locked up, the trans seems to be in good shape and goes through the gears, there is some rust on the frame above the left shock mount that will necessitate a frame repair, the wheels are rusty, the fork tubes are rusty, the master cylinder is dry as a bone, and there wasn't a drop of oil in it anywhere.
I've come up with a preliminary budget and in no way does it look like it's financially worth it to fix it up, but it looks like that's exactly what I'm going to do. I guess I'll do as one member said "open my wallet" and get busy. And maybe I should add... no whining!
Today, I opened up the outer cover to the transmission and found no metal in the bottom of the case. Then I made the determination that the engine is locked and that the problem is not in the transmission or primary chain. So I've removed the headsteady in preparation for removing the head. The plan is to check the cylinders before removing the crankcase. I've ordered a clutch spring compressor tool and sprocket puller from old Brits in preparation for getting the crankcase out.
I'll get the tranny out next to make sure that the layshaft bearing gets changed and that everything is in order there. I have a plan for the cosmetics and suspension, but nothing on the electrical yet. A couple of weeks ago I knew nothing about these bikes, but thanks to this forum and the generosity of the Norton community, I at least have a start. Thank you!