What Did You Do With Your Commando Today?

gortnipper said:
New fork seal and pulled the carb gantry and...

What Did You Do With Your Commando Today?
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I would replace both fork seals at the same teardown time .
 
gortnipper said:
Hi Glen - I have long legs and I find rearsets are the only way to go on the Commando.

I have a set of Clubman Racing rearsets that work fine but need a little TLC that I would let go for $50 plus shipping.

If you are interested give me your email and I will send some pix.
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That would be fantastic, thanks.
Will send you my email.

Glen
 
gortnipper said:
Hi Glen - I have long legs and I find rearsets are the only way to go on the Commando.

I have a set of Clubman Racing rearsets that work fine but need a little TLC that I would let go for $50 plus shipping.

If you are interested give me your email and I will send some pix.
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Second thought, are these MK3 type reasets?

Glen
 
Fast Eddie said:
Glad to see you back Glen !

I believe that the footrest position comfort is also linked to the handle bar choice.

If you want low ish bars, you need rearsets, conversely the ‘western’ bars work very well with the stock footrests and give an overall more upright, more ‘open’ riding position that is a lot less taxing on bodies that aren’t as young as they once were.

The downside to the upright riding position is wind blast at speed, and more weight on the arse can cause discomfort on long rides.

Def worth mocking up a set of western bars before changing the footrests to see how it feels Glen IMO.

That said, the interstate does generally make you sit further back than a roadster (provided you’re not using a Corbin seat) which further supports the rear set idea.

I’ve been through a few different handle bar set ups since I finally conceded that I can’t do clip ons on the road anymore (make my hands go numb). I’m currently using some LSL bars that work very well with the rearsets and interstate tank combo. I found the stock euro bars a bit too narrow and generally a bit, errr, odd!

Couple of pics for reference:

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Thanks Nigel, I hadn't considered the bars. Will try some things there first.
Your bike looks great with the Interstate tank and ( I assume shortened) Corbin on there.

Glen
 
Fast Eddie said:
Thanks Glen, yes, Corbin shortened to suit this tank. Corbins aren’t for everyone, but they work well for me, I obviously have a Corbin shaped arse !
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Me too, most comfortable saddle ever which is just as well considering the journey ahead starting Thursday.

Toady I’m making final preparations for Arnie’s 2 week adventure to INOC Rally in Pescara, Italy. Last full wash and chain clean. This afternoon I’ll take him for a full warm up ride before an oil & filter change then I’ll be ready to load up although as last year in France, going super light; 1 50L roll bag and a pair of small panniers + rucksack. Luckily my bike came with a second Corbin 2 up seat😀
What Did You Do With Your Commando Today?
 
Fast Eddie said:
Thanks Glen, yes, Corbin shortened to suit this tank. Corbins aren’t for everyone, but they work well for me, I obviously have a Corbin shaped arse !
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Mine is also set up like Nigel’s with the shortened Corbin seat and Interstate tank.This works well for me with stock footrests but I am 5’4”.Bike is very comfortable even on longer trips.
Mike
 
YING said:
Mine is also set up like Nigel’s with the shortened Corbin seat and Interstate tank.This works well for me with stock footrests but I am 5’4”.Bike is very comfortable even on longer trips.
Mike
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Seat? Largish posterior? Plod knows!
Now, of course, I don't have a big butt but Plod Specs do provide generous support.
I had to shorten the nose of the seat and had it rebuilt with lightweight foam and a new cover.
Interstate tank and bars with rearsets. It does tend to load up your arms at low speeds but at speed
the wind supports you well enough.
It really all depends on so many things all of which are down to your personal body dimensions.
There is no universal solution.
 

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Fixed all 3 leaks after installing the new J.S. motor and starting it up , then shutting it down from oil and gas decorating my pavement out front .
Leaks were : Chain oiler short pipe . Pulled tank . Fix was a tighter boltplug into it with Hobot's favorite pruduct JB weld smeared in , after brake cleaner cleaning .
Rocker feed at head . Tightened it up . Easy peasy .
Left carb bowl drippings . Pulled bowl and bent down a tad the stay up float arm .
Warmed it up , no more leaks , drove to Canadian Tire where I found 2 bottles of Royal Purple in the Clearance bin at $ 13. 95 each .
Drove home , ran very well , no more leaks !
 
Saber said:
Did you notice a difference in running with the new parts?
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Yes . I can highly recommend the J.S. Motorspots long rods / short pistons offered . Quality is superb . Vibrations are less . There is a longer dwell or rest at the top of the compression stroke , meaning a more complete burn with less vibrations as the piston does not do a sharp reversal downwards . . I am running Castrol Classic Zinc 20 W 50 for the break in period . I'll pull the tank , retorque the head to spec. in about 500 Kms. New oil filter then and new Royal Purple 20/50 will go in . Love it .
 

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