macvittiemotorcycles
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Hi All,
I am new here. Firstly would like to say hello and happy to have joined this community.
I recently acquired a Norton commando project and I am looking for some advice/help from the experts. I have rebuilt many motorcycles, Harley’s and triumphs, but this is my first Norton.
From the pictures the bike is obviously missing a few things. Primary cover, side covers, a whole front end. But the price was too good to pass up.
the VIN 138251 puts this as a 1970 fastback. However I have not seen that kind of tailpiece before. Is that some custom work?
Front end: I have to acquire a front end. Preferably would like to keep in Norton or of British make. Any suggestions on a front end and what will fit? Will any commando front end fit? Are there suspension and braking upgrades that I could buy and bolt on or a better Norton front end that I can search for?
Is there anything else from the photos that you can see I should start shopping for?
Thanks and looking forward to your responses! Images below
I am new here. Firstly would like to say hello and happy to have joined this community.
I recently acquired a Norton commando project and I am looking for some advice/help from the experts. I have rebuilt many motorcycles, Harley’s and triumphs, but this is my first Norton.
From the pictures the bike is obviously missing a few things. Primary cover, side covers, a whole front end. But the price was too good to pass up.
the VIN 138251 puts this as a 1970 fastback. However I have not seen that kind of tailpiece before. Is that some custom work?
Front end: I have to acquire a front end. Preferably would like to keep in Norton or of British make. Any suggestions on a front end and what will fit? Will any commando front end fit? Are there suspension and braking upgrades that I could buy and bolt on or a better Norton front end that I can search for?
Is there anything else from the photos that you can see I should start shopping for?
Thanks and looking forward to your responses! Images below
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