Too much time on my hands?

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Call it crazy (and I'm sure it is) I couldn't help but create another Commando site. I'm taking more of illustrated workshop manual approach - so the info is presented much as you need to do the work. I have to admit I was inspired by Swooshdaves build thread (http://www.accessnorton.com/combat-proddy-build-t4186.html) - it made me want to preserve all the little things that always come up. I hope at least one other person finds it useful.

It's here http://www.doov.com/apps/nortoncompanion/

Before you all jump on me, it's just a start. What I have right now is the recent stuff I've been working on my '73 850 (sorry no 750 info - I don't own one) I plan to post more on the new wiring harness project and fork overhaul update. I have a '75 in boxes that will probably get to contribute in the winter.

Let me know if you think this is worth pursuing and/or any other input you might have. At the end of the day it's for fun and to learn a thing or two.

Thanks, David
 
Definitely too much time on your hands. I love it!

It's like a wiki that actually looks good. :mrgreen:

Can you set it up so each article can be commented on individually? That way, God forbid, there is a typo or, ahem, "technical discrepancy" a reader can make a comment about it directly. You can make it so that the comments are hidden or something unless someone chooses to read them.

Here's a modified workshop manual cover.
Too much time on my hands?
 
I was planning on enabling comments, just haven't gotten that far yet. I definitely want to allow everyone to help make it accurate! Thanks for looking.
 
Excellent resource, and well set up. Looking forward to more maintenance articles, as I will use this as a first go for any issues that come up.
Thanks, man!
 
Yes that could be very useful indeed. I will add the link to the "Tech. sticky".
 
I think it is good idea and done well. I can't imagine having the time or attention span to accomplish a tech digest like that, but I am glad there are people out there that can do it.
 
I always liked captn nortons, but don't really care for the forum thread type of documentation to try and filter through. If I want to find a modification or an answer a straight forward approach is much nicer. I think a bunch of your mods would be nice to ad to this guys web page Ludwig?
 
Ludwig - Yes I'm aware of Captain Norton's Notes - I think it was the first online resource I found about 8 years ago. I liked it too - but I always felt it was a bit like finding a needle in a haystack.

L.A.B. now that you've signed up to link it to the tech section - I suppose I have to keep working on it...

If I were to include all of Ludwigs modifications - I'd have to make a new site titled something like "Extreme Commando" or "Every ounce counts".
 
This is nice. I like the idea of a big online manual.

The printed manuals are good, but the pictures leave a lot to the imagination. Either one picture for 10 steps, or black and white like in the haynes- you can't tell what's in the picture half the time.
 
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I was looking at your stuff. just a small correction needs to be done on the gearbox part. the nut for the countershaft sprocket is on BACKWARDS. if you look at the nut one face is FLAT and the other has a chamfer. the flat side faces away from the sprocket. it appears to be a common mistake made by most people.
 
That's a real nice project. Lots of people will enjoy it. Thanks bunches.

Dave
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I felt the same, i had provided similar advice on several of my forums over and over, then just cut and pasted, filled in the blanks, and publshed my book "old bikes".

Too much time on my hands? HARDLY!
 
Bill - Oh No!! You're correct - I even had noticed that on disassembly - I guess I was in too big a hurry. #$^@^@@Q!! Do you think I have to tear this back down and flip the nut?? I'll make a note on the picture in any case. Thanks!
 
Bluto - I was hoping to make it, but my currently running 75 Commando has a suspect layshaft bearing. I've been a bit reluctant to ride it until I replace it. Unfortunately I've got my other bike in pieces on the bench - sorta holding things up. It all depends on how much I can get done by then. Hope to meet you if I get there.
 
Do you think I have to tear this back down and flip the nut??

No, the chamfer is to help the socket/wrench to engage with the nut easily, next time you are in there for another reason you can swap it around but no need just because it is fitted in reverse.
 
Kommando - Thanks. That puts my mind at ease. I was getting ready to tear it down again, but I'd rather move on to other tasks like the rewire or the Landsdown fork upgrade, or the headlight upgrade or the headsteady upgrade...

-- David
 
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