by | Jan 2, 2023 | Norton Commando Category
One of my grandsons is a musician – make his day and give at least one of these songs a listen: I’ve mentioned before that he was the youngest rider on the oldest motorcycle in the last motocross he was in as few years ago and he won his class – on a...
by | Jan 2, 2023 | Norton Commando Category
Hi all, This is actually a query concerning most brit bikes made between 1964 and 1973, but I will post it here, since by number most Commando models had the L679 lens. The rubber gasket carries part no. 54571677. The NOS sample shown features a lip surrounding the...
by | Jan 2, 2023 | Norton Commando Category
In an old thread, now closed for further comment, a few folks were looking for a copy of a booklet entitled “Tuning the Norton Twin”, by Steve Robinson. An electronic copy is available free at:...
by | Jan 2, 2023 | Norton Commando Category
I’m getting ready to put new seals on my intake valves. The seals that Andover lists appear to be the standard viton seal with no choker springs. Kibblewhite’s website shows 7 different types but again only one for the Norton, style 1. Product Directories,...
by | Jan 2, 2023 | Norton Commando Category
THE Norton: Commando 750 “Domiracer” Vintage Meets Modern: Rusty Motor’s Commando Café Racer… In 2014, Norton unveiled the Commando 916 Domiracer, a limited-edition special born from their new Donington factory and named for the Dominator-based race bikes...
by | Jan 1, 2023 | Norton Commando Category
I recently acquired a’74 Interstate with 13,000 miles and which had been in storage for 20 years. The engine had allegedly last been fired up 2 years ago. Beneath copious layers of caked oil and dirt is an amazingly original motorcycle. I installed a new battery...
