Well, I bought it...

JCD · Nov 20, 2011

Hello all-
Not new to the forum, but had to reset my information due to non-use in the last year or so. Just thought I'd brag about my latest purchase...certainly not Sonny's bike in the crate, but this bike, too will arrive in a crate, or crates. (and Hefty bags, I'm sure) A lofty winter project. Please tell me I'm not crazy!
I won it on eBay on 11/11/11. That's gotta be some kind of omen. We'll see wich kind when it arrives on my doorstep Tuesday. More to come!

Torontonian · Nov 20, 2011

Congratulations on your purchase after sleeping/napping for a year.

Loads of potential to empty the ol' wallet. O.M.G. I sound like a real estate agent !

JimC · Nov 20, 2011

Not like it's something we haven't all done, once or maybe more. She's a wallet vacuum, for sure.

RennieK · Nov 20, 2011

Well there's crazy then there's Norton crazy, you're the 2nd one and that's good. It's a good year for Norton and it doesn't look too far gone like many we see here. Congrats on your score!

850cmndo · Nov 20, 2011

If I had your money, I'd throw mine away. Good luck.

AltaNorton · Nov 20, 2011

Nice to see another Norton heading for the road...and another horribly chopped bike returned to its original state (hopefully).

Get that thing nicely polished up for a chance at Most Improved 2012!!

Good luck
Matt

mikegray660 · Nov 20, 2011

just think another 12K or so and you have a nice bike! :mrgreen:

swooshdave · Nov 20, 2011

I think they bolted the highway pegs to the front iso mount instead of clamping them to the frame. You may be very lucky.

bmwbob · Nov 20, 2011

The chrome on the muffler looks good :shock:

bill · Nov 20, 2011

looks like 2 can's of Honda polish and a new seat cover ought to about do it up right :lol:

britbikemike · Nov 20, 2011

Your Commando looks about like mine. We are not crazy, optimistic maybe, but not crazy.

DogT · Nov 20, 2011

Why are you guys so cruel, just because you've been there? Yeah, $12K.

Dave
69S

Stillreel · Nov 20, 2011

What have you done ....?

850cmndo · Nov 20, 2011

DogT said:
Why are you guys so cruel, just because you've been there? Yeah, $12K.

Dave
69S

Sorry but, I can't afford that much rust. Best of luck to him with this one. I've seen what Big D puts out there and I would pass on all of them. No judgement on the seller. If they can sell it, good for them.

JCD · Nov 20, 2011

I'm touched by all of you well-wishers! Yeah it's a project alright. 12k? God, I hope not. Bike, shipping and all, I've budgeted around 8k. I'm fortunate that I can do most if not all myself. The big money comes in buying all the stuff so unique to a MK3. This is my 3rd Norton resto. This one is by far the ugliest start compared to either of the other two. But, when they're apart, they all look pretty much the same. I think I'll feel better when that seat and those bars come off. Here's my last Norton resto-- It lives in Australia now. Sold it and bought a new truck. Don't love that truck nearly as much! Cheers.
JCD

MK 111 · Nov 21, 2011

where in australia is it located JCD,it looks great ,,,,,if you can replicate that with this latest resto you will be doing ok Good luck with the project,..rich

JCD said:
I'm touched by all of you well-wishers! Yeah it's a project alright. 12k? God, I hope not. Bike, shipping and all, I've budgeted around 8k. I'm fortunate that I can do most if not all myself. The big money comes in buying all the stuff so unique to a MK3. This is my 3rd Norton resto. This one is by far the ugliest start compared to either of the other two. But, when they're apart, they all look pretty much the same. I think I'll feel better when that seat and those bars come off. Here's my last Norton resto-- It lives in Australia now. Sold it and bought a new truck. Don't love that truck nearly as much! Cheers.
JCD

mikegray660 · Nov 21, 2011

JCD said:
I' I've budgeted around 8k............

you may be in trouble there

you can always go this route

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Custom-H ... 500wt_1021

DogT · Nov 21, 2011

I did my S for about $8K, and I had all the parts. Complete new exhaust, new rear fender, rechrome front fender, stays and gas cap. Did my own spray can paint, commercial powder coat for frame. New rims, spokes, tyres, tubes. Did my own polishing, Total rebuild of the engine. Sent out the head to Memphis. New pistons, rings, bottom end parts. Gearbox teardown and rebuild, all new bearings. All new sealed bearings through out, except the headstock. Stainless nuts/bolts for barrels/head. Stainless frame nuts/bolts/washers. Polished and plated non-UNC/UNF nuts and bolts. New chainguard, chain, oversized SS spindle and extra bolts. New stanchions/bushings/seal.

You may get by with $8K, but I'd be surprised. But we do it because we enjoy it.

Dave
69S

bwolfie · Nov 21, 2011

mikegray660 said:
JCD said:

I' I've budgeted around 8k............

Click to expand...

you may be in trouble there

you can always go this route

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Custom-H ... 500wt_1021

Ummm, what's wrong with the riding position? Looks a little, well err......

customcommandos · Nov 21, 2011

Looks like a lovely project, it will surely keep you busy. I have plenty of Genuine Norton parts if you need anything. :twisted:

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