Norton Commando 750, Combat Engine. Unrestored Near-perfect Vintage Brit Bike on 2040-motos
Year:1972
Mileage:4339
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Engine Size (cc):750
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN:210426
Norton Commando description
If you are interested in a vintage unrestored classic British motorcycle, I think this is as good as it will ever get. Any nicer ones are sitting in someone's museum. Other than setting the timing, cleaning carbs, adjusting clutch, and plug and oil changes this bike has never been worked on - by anyone! It has zero oil leaks and has always been garaged. It starts easily, and runs exactly like new. Most of the visible wear is the result of cleaning and washing over the years. Here are the details:
1) Purchased new by me in Atlanta, GA, September, 1972.
2) Serial number 210426; mfr date: June, 1972. Combat engine. Yes, the head is stamped with "C" under headsteady. Note: It may or may not have superblend bearings installed by the factory, but I don't know. There are some that believe the factory installed them starting at # 207198. Fiberglass tank & side covers. Tank is NOT coated; no ethanol gas has ever been in this tank. I used only Sunoco 100 octane until 1988, and 100 octane LL aviation fuel since then.
3) Original factory tools and tool bag still in bike.
4)
Actual mileage: 4339 at time of this listing
5) What is NOT original:
Mirrors: currently has two bar-end mirrors installed 1972. Originally had one mirror only, left side - long gone.
Center stand had a reinforcing plate welded on by dealer (their recommendation) in 1972, when purchased.
Posidrive screws holding left Lucas switch assembly to bars replaced with allen cap heads, 1972. Originals were chewed up, probably by dealer mechanic adjusting/installing handle bars.
Tires: currently "new" (25 years old) Avon "Roadrunner"AM9100/90H19 on rear, less than 1500 miles on it; installed 1988. Front tire is original Avon GP 4.10 H 19.
Battery: long gone; replaced several times, most recently spring 2013
Spark plugs: currently NKG BP7ES. Originals replaced 1974, 2008, 2013.
Rockerfeed oil line to head replaced with new/old stock in 2008
Spin-on oil filter; replaced 1972, 1978, 1986, 2008.
Front brake line replaced with new/old stock in 2008
Battery hold-down straps are new/old stock purchased 1988.
Decals on tank and side covers replaced 2008.
Air filter element. New paper filter 2013.
Rubber "gaiters" from carbs to air filter front plate, 2008.
Adapter ring - carb to gaiter - one was lost when servicing carbs in 2008 - and replaced with new recently .
Fuel taps: plastic stems broken, both sides, 2008. Used small screwdriver to open/close until I replaced both 2013 with UK-made reproductions.
Carb gasket(s), needle valves & floats, and fuel filters in banjos replaced 1986, 2008, and 2013
Top throttle cable replaced 2013
Master cylinder serviced (not sleeved), with new seals and bellows, 1986, 2008 & 2013; rubber boot covering front brake switch replaced 2013.
Caliper serviced and new seals installed 1986, 2008 & 2013
Note: the handlebars on this bike are not the wide "U.S." style that were on it in the showroom. I wanted a lower rider's position, so the dealer installed the current bars. I don't know what they are. They appear to be the "continental" style inverted.
Many of the pictures are with tank and seat off so you can see details. Also, the pictures show both the original fuel lines and damaged taps, and the after-market fuel line I keep on the bike for road use. There is also a pic showing the new fuel taps now on the bike.You can also see the small chip in the tank, a worn spot on left peashooter where the center stand rubs, and the center stand reinforcement.
Bike is located in Richmond, VA, and is available for inspection by appointment.
A deposit of $500 is required within 48 hrs of auction close, by Paypal.
Balance will be paid within 14 days of auction close, in cash, when you pick up the bike.
Contact me by email at combat210426@hotmail.com with questions, or to request more pics.
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