Daytona, 1970

by | Feb 9, 2023 | Norton Commando Category

This a good read with some great one liners.. 50 years later, a look at the drama behind Honda’s first Daytona 200 win – RevZilla The story behind Dick Mann’s victory on a CB750. www.revzilla.com

Redline shockproof turns to gel?

by | Feb 9, 2023 | Norton Commando Category

I removed the gearbox outer cover today and found a horrible greyish sludge, almost a gel, instead of the lovely purple shockproof oil I was expecting. Unless I have a Tokoloshe (see https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tikoloshe if you are not a Southern African native!),...

Fredericksburg Texas AMCA show and swap

by | Feb 9, 2023 | Norton Commando Category

This years annual show and swap will be held March 30 to April 1. I’m bringing my tiddler to show. Something odd that most people have never seen. My friend says he is bringing his Ducati moped and his Vincent Firefly. I get tired of looking at Harleys and...

Midwest 940cc Commando

by | Feb 9, 2023 | Norton Commando Category

I wonder about the wheels Norton Commando – motorcycles/scooters – by owner – vehicle… 1974 Custom Norton Commando 940. Has not been ridden since the work was competed on it. Bike built up by Number 8 Wire Motorcycles in Missoula. Four 0 six,...