1972 Norton Commando 750
Matching numbers. Not a combat engine. November 1972
Not a show winner, but good overall condition and a good rider.
The following work has been carried out over the last year.
New Avon roadrider tyres onto borani rims
New inner tubes
Front brake caliper rebuilt with new polished SS pistons
Rebuilt front brake master cylinder.
New ptfe brake pipe and stainless metal pipe.
New air filter box and carb rubbers
New battery tray
New chain
New fuel petcocks
Clutch rebuilt for lighter pull
New clutch cable
New throttle cable
New Tacho cable
New speedo cable
Speedo and tacho rebuilt by Ashley Pople
New custom made wiring loom
Solid state rectifier
New battery
New wheel bearings
New front and rear isolastic mounts with vernier adjustment.
New swing arm bushes
Rechromed brightwork
Premier carburettors fitted
New side stand
New fork seals
New HT cables
Improving Modern Classics warning light assimilator fitted
Oil pressure warning light
New shoes on rear brake
LED lamps
New horn fitted
Stainless steel fasteners used in most places
Other features
Boyer mk4 electronic ignition
Stainless steel mudguards
Currently no indicators fitted but flasher unit and wiring is in place.
Usually starts one or two kicks.
Engine runs and pulls well
Everything works as it should
Presently has the white, blue, red colour scheme that is usually found on 850 models.
Bits that could be improved
Front stainless steel mudguard has some dents
Chainguard has a few dents and some minor rust.
Seat cover has a split presently covered with duct tape.
Rear light fairing has crack, but not structural.
I bought this bike from a lady rider who had regularly ridden, but bike had been stored outside and looked a little sorry and neglected.
Now a very nice looking and riding bike that has given me a lot of fun but I am now reducing my collection prior to a house move.
