What Did You Do With Your Commando Today?
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No part number sorry, screenshot below from Mikunioz website, delivery paperwork uses the same info.
Edit - wording below the pic applies, i should have cropped top of the screenshot.
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Thank you
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Real happy to see your post about these - as an extra 6mm clearance will make all the difference with slotting the RGM slim ham can air filter into place with my Keihin CRS carbs. Heading over to Mikunioz website now to order.
Nothing terribly exciting....
While waiting for my garage temperature to rise so I can replace a cam chain tensioner, I got a couple of stickers to tidy up the front of my Rita control box.
Custom job from https://www.isaydingdong.co.uk/
(I ordered two, as if I'd only got one, I would have dropped it sticky side down...)
While waiting for my garage temperature to rise so I can replace a cam chain tensioner, I got a couple of stickers to tidy up the front of my Rita control box.
Custom job from https://www.isaydingdong.co.uk/
(I ordered two, as if I'd only got one, I would have dropped it sticky side down...)
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Late last week I finally finished my GB oil leak repair and took him out for a short shakedown run up and down my road. What did I find? Bloody black oil on my centre stand
Day before yesterday, having cleaned him up I took a long run to visit my brother in Portsmouth and half way stopped and checked again, sod it but still black not what I normally have, clean GB oil. Once I arrived I immediately rechecked, nothing, phew! I had thoroughly or least I thought thoroughly cleaned the chain but I’m certain now it was GB oil from before that, now so cold and therefore sticky (SAE 140 50/50 Lucas Oil at Matt’s recommendation to slow the leakage until I could pull him apart) had clung it the inner chain links.
The other benefit of the repair is that a noticeably snatchy drivetrain and a whistling, presumably caused by the extra spacer Matt installs spinning, have both been entirely eliminated, the bike now runs exactly as first delivered.
Very glad I took the job on myself, I now know the workings of the primary intimately. Let’s hope this is the end of my Norton rebuilding lessons for a good while to come
All nice and clean and waiting upon a clutch locking tool to finish the job
Day before yesterday, having cleaned him up I took a long run to visit my brother in Portsmouth and half way stopped and checked again, sod it but still black not what I normally have, clean GB oil. Once I arrived I immediately rechecked, nothing, phew! I had thoroughly or least I thought thoroughly cleaned the chain but I’m certain now it was GB oil from before that, now so cold and therefore sticky (SAE 140 50/50 Lucas Oil at Matt’s recommendation to slow the leakage until I could pull him apart) had clung it the inner chain links.
The other benefit of the repair is that a noticeably snatchy drivetrain and a whistling, presumably caused by the extra spacer Matt installs spinning, have both been entirely eliminated, the bike now runs exactly as first delivered.
Very glad I took the job on myself, I now know the workings of the primary intimately. Let’s hope this is the end of my Norton rebuilding lessons for a good while to come
All nice and clean and waiting upon a clutch locking tool to finish the job
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One caveat with those Mikunioz short adapters, which I also use....
The saving in length comes from removal of the spacer/land in the centre. That means that you could butt the manifold stub hard against the carb spigot - not desirable methinks.
I make sure the carbs can wiggle a bit up and down after tightening. Easy to do and will save vibes from shortening the life of carb components and maybe affecting performance.
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I too would worry about contact especially if not checked regularly. I resolved the issue with the carb cap screws touching at the rear by cable tying the carbs into the desired position before tightening the jubilee clips as I found one side would sag at the back during the process.
I also stuck a small strip of foam with an adhesive backing on the frame’s contact point but frankly I needn’t have bothered as the carbs remained put.
I also stuck a small strip of foam with an adhesive backing on the frame’s contact point but frankly I needn’t have bothered as the carbs remained put.
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For various reasons, I have not been on Norton in a bit. Also have not been on Aermacchi. Decided to ride both bikes (one at a time, of course!) today. Put 7.5 miles on Aermacchi, brought it back and pulled Norton out of garage. As I was backing out of driveway, noticed that one of the footpegs was loose. Norton idles well enough to burble alone for the two minutes it took to tighten the peg. No other issues, but I had various other things to do so brought Norton back after 19 enjoyable miles. I have a big ride coming up in three weeks, hopefully weather will be good.
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Put 6 new inserts into the Alton axle/spindle (thanks again @snowdr for the info sheet), ready for re-install...
Also (while I was already halfway there) took the opportunity to remove the old 20T countershaft sprocket ready for a new 21T...
Question(s). The oil seal behind the sprocket is showing no signs of leakage, but should I remove it and replace for 'good practice'? I have spare seals (and a new spacer), and if so, how are we removing the old one? Picking out the spacer behind the shaft splines, or screwing a self tapper into the seal? And does the shaft need any sealant between the splines as I've seen on some video's?
Also (while I was already halfway there) took the opportunity to remove the old 20T countershaft sprocket ready for a new 21T...
Question(s). The oil seal behind the sprocket is showing no signs of leakage, but should I remove it and replace for 'good practice'? I have spare seals (and a new spacer), and if so, how are we removing the old one? Picking out the spacer behind the shaft splines, or screwing a self tapper into the seal? And does the shaft need any sealant between the splines as I've seen on some video's?
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Personally if it’s not leaking I’d leave it.
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After a brief (6 month) interlude I've managed to migrate my Combat motor into the frame.
No point rushing these things.
With a following wind it should be ready for the road in time for spring.
Which spring is anybody's guess...
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Hey Andy, don't forget to install the horn!
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You do not ‘install’ a horn on a Commando…Hey Andy, don't forget to install the horn!
You start with a horn… then install a Commando on it
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Well, the weather has been warming up here in Michigan this past week and probably would have been warm enough to go for a ride. But then I remembered what one of you fellas said about brine on the roads. So, I put it up on the lift to start my spring shakedown, and crossing my fingers that my Matt might send me my electric start kit, just maybe it will show up this spring....Heck it's only been almost 3 years since I ordered it. Can't rush quality, right?......
Oh, and I have this bit of jewelry I'm installing as well...
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Oh, and I have this bit of jewelry I'm installing as well...
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