What Did You Do With Your Commando Today?

[concours]

Wow! What chain were you running? That is some heavy gouging at the inboard side.
What does the gearbox sprocket look like?

X ring

Front is fine

 

[CanukNortonNut]

I take it is a 520 chain. Chain Lube?

 

[TBW]

Late afternoon blast of 60 miles along Sussex South Downs and on top of Ashdown Forest. Great weather, little traffic and bike running grand …amazing what an ultrasonic cleaner can do for your Amals

 

[concours]

I take it is a 520 chain. Chain Lube?

530

Suzuki branded moly chain lube

 

[CanukNortonNut]

Is that 530 chain notching or gouging the side of the gearbox or Primary inner?
I am amazed that it fits without interference. I am assuming it is a 74?

 

[nortonmargie]

I was depressed because after a lot of work on the 1973 Aermacchi (Harley sprint) It Still Does Not Run. @#$%^#$%^&$%^!!!! I put my tools away and rode the Norton to where some friends were eating brunch, hung with them for a bit and came home. After 35 miles on Nort I feel much better.

 

[concours]

Is that 530 chain notching or gouging the side of the gearbox or Primary inner?
I am amazed that it fits without interference. I am assuming it is a 74?

No.
1974

 

[Torontonian]

Wow! What chain were you running? That is some heavy gouging at the inboard side.
What does the gearbox sprocket look like?

You will have to replace the drive sprocket , chain and final brake sprocket as a complete set . $ Sorry to give you the news . This means the primary has to come apart and reassembled to achieve this state of repair .

 

[ashman]

Why I stick to a normal size chain, no problems and cheaper I still get very long life out of my chain and sprockets because I look after them and my last chain I got over 40k miles, new one from Andy the chain man before he retired, I lost a retaining clip on the last chain when sticking into it at a set of lights so thought I replace the whole chain, so next one will be from Jason the chain man.

Ashley

 

[nortonmargie]

CanukNortonNut said:
Wow! What chain were you running? That is some heavy gouging at the inboard side.
What does the gearbox sprocket look like?

I am concerned that the rear sprocket and drive sprocket are very much out of alignment. When you install the replacments, please check that the rear sprocket is on the same plane as the drive sprocket

 

[concours]

Why I stick to a normal size chain, no problems and cheaper I still get very long life out of my chain and sprockets because I look after them and my last chain I got over 40k miles, new one from Andy the chain man before he retired, I lost a retaining clip on the last chain when sticking into it at a set of lights so thought I replace the whole chain, so next one will be from Jason the chain man.

Ashley

It was a loose 1-piece axle that allowed the cocking.
There was nothing wrong with the chain that caused this.

 

[Stevo]

Went riding on the Commando for the first time in over three months since the off, totally enjoyed the sound and feel in spite of being a bit apprehensive beforehand. Those feelings soon passed, had no issues at all, just in time for some pleasant weather riding.

 

[DougC]

Fitted a new glass and bezel to my speedo, to replace the cracked glass. New mounting rubbers and screws fitted as well.

 

[concours]

Went riding on the Commando for the first time in over three months since the off, totally enjoyed the sound and feel in spite of being a bit apprehensive beforehand. Those feelings soon passed, had no issues at all, just in time for some pleasant weather riding.

Glad to here it Steve!

 

[YING]

Fitted a new glass and bezel to my speedo, to replace the cracked glass. New mounting rubbers and screws fitted as well.

Doug,
What did you use to crimp your new bezel back on?Nicely done!

 

[DougC]

I had previously made a jig for my lathe when doing a Triumph speedo. Wood block on back of speedo presses the housing down on the seals. Chuck turned by hand, and bezel edge gets rolled round by a bearing attachment on the toolholder. Gradually change the angle until rolled fully over. (Should have taken a "during" photo!) Same principal as the original tool, I believe.

 

[nortonmargie]

Went off to breakfast on Norton then came home and tackled the chore list. Norton seems to be the Official Weekend Brunch Bike

 

[Stevo]

Torqued the cylinder head hardware to hopefully stop a minor oil weep at front left that blows back onto side cover. A couple did tighten under the torque wrench so we’ll see as the usual suspects for this are all good. Modified a 1/2 inch ring spanner to 1/4 Whit to fit on that nut at the back between the cylinders.
Also tweaked inlet valve rocker clearances while tank was off, exhausts were ok. Spark plug colors looked healthy.

 

[Cuppy]

Took a ride to my dad's house 20 miles away on twisty back roads. Running mint.

 

[Torontonian]

1000 Km. trip to Lion's Head and back to Toronto . New rubber , nothing broke except for a heated vest lead at the battery . Ignored it . Wife on back and camping gear and fishing rod . Caught a 3 lb. Smallie and a 2 . Released the 2 , food for us for 2 days . Locals said the Salmon were just comin' in now . Lots of compliments on the bike looks , as per usual . Bruce trail crowded with new Canadians of Indian decent . All in all , a great trip with no mechanical problems . Enjoy .