Came across pics of this Commando…

[Fast Eddie]

Came across pics of this Commando de-tuning kit today:

 

[johnm]

Ashman will be in raptures over that magneto

 

[Onder]

I thought the same...

 

[jan nelder]

seen at the NEC, at last a new model

 

[YING]

Came across pics of this Commando de-tuning kit today:

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At least he did a nice job!

 

[kommando]

Don't think its still an 850

 

[daveforty]

I notice that one tradition has been retained.....


p.s. Motorcycle Live at the NEC? had half a mind to go but £31 entry? plus £19 parking. I think not.

 

[baz]

Came across pics of this Commando de-tuning kit today:

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He's kept the isolastics
I wonder how smooth it is ?

 

[concours]

Slow kind.

 

[worntorn]

When I was 14 years old I had an 80 inch Indian Chief and an 1956 ES2. The ES2 felt like a Sport bike compared to the Indian!


Glen

 

[grandpaul]

There are easier ways to de-tune a Commando...

 

[acotrel]

I suggest that is the correct motor for that frame. If any of you guys are ever in Australia, come and find me. I will arrange for you to ride my Seeley 850 at Winton Raceway. I live in Benalla, Victoria. My name is Alan Cotterell.

 

[acotrel]

My first motorcycle was an Indian 500. It was very well engineered - much better than a Harley. The primary drive on it was an example of excellence.

 

[acotrel]

Came across pics of this Commando de-tuning kit today:

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That is a really sweet motorcycle. I would love to own it. It is good in so many ways. A Commando engine is wasted in that frame. When I ride a powerful motorcycle, I like an adrenalin rush. You cannot do that on public roads.

 

[cjandme]

When I ride a powerful motorcycle, I like an adrenalin rush.............. I'm not sure that qualifies as a "powerful" motorcycle Al but I think you're right about it being a Sweet looking scooter.

 

[jan nelder]

There are easier ways to de-tune a Commando...

try running on one cylinder as I did for 40 miles in Normandy in June. However, could still cruise at 45-50mph. (but then it does have the Hemmings big valve head….)

 

[Madnorton]

Just because you can, doesn't mean you should. What a step backwards.

 

[baz]

That is a really sweet motorcycle. I would love to own it. It is good in so many ways. A Commando engine is wasted in that frame. When I ride a powerful motorcycle, I like an adrenalin rush. You cannot do that on public roads.

Do you class a commando as a powerful bike?
If so then maybe try an actual powerful bike out Al !

 

[grandpaul]

Do you class a commando as a powerful bike?

"It's all relative"

Yes, a Commando is FAR more powerful than a Tiger Cub.

 

[baz]

"It's all relative"

Yes, a Commando is FAR more powerful than a Tiger Cub.

Yep I agree
But I was wondering if Al classes a commando as a powerful bike
If he does he could be in for a suprise