[dvnr] Fwd: Norton Commando for sale

[William F. Dudley Jr.]

A person in Virginia has what looks like a nice 750 Commando for sale.

1970/71 Norton Commando 750    20M3S 140916   38,100 miles   $8000. ono

Carefully developed over a number of years in the 1980s and '90s as a 
long-distance touring motorcycle with large capacity petrol tank and 
Craven panniers. The 1970/71 model years were the best of the Commandos, 
in my opinion.
Rarely used "around town," the mileage is primarily from trips of 500 
miles or more, throughout the U. S. A large-capacity Dunstall fibreglass 
petrol tank was fitted until ethanol ate it away. The machine was placed 
in storage for over a decade until 2019 when a new, hand made alloy tank 
was custom designed by a fabricator in Wales. It ran perfectly well when 
stored; today it will start but needs some attention.
At age 65, my touring days are over. I would like to place this machine 
with someone who values thoughtful modification over ragged upper-limit 
performance. Many spares, workshop tools, and original manuals are included.
Upgrades:
Boyer Bransden electronic ignition
transmission (kickstart shaft) lipped oil seal (and case modification) 
(1990)
box section engine head steady
carbs resleeved
fork gaiters
H-4 quartz halogen headlamp (1989)
Alloy petrol tank (custom, handmade)
Dunstall seat
Craven Comet panniers
sidestand extension
crankcase drain bolt modification (for 3/4" socket)

Major replacement parts:
Interstate exhaust pipes [& fabricated mounting plates]
wiring harness (1983)
wheel bearings (rear 1982; front 1993)
steering head bearings (1983)
timing case oil seals
swing arm: Isolastic mounts, spindle, bushings (1986)
front fork tubes (1987)
camshaft chain (1988)
rear shock absorbers
pistons, rings, valves, guides (1991-92)
tachometer & speedometer cables
K&N air filter
tires, chains, sprockets, control cables, battery as needed


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Subject: 	Norton Commando for sale
Date: 	Thu, 23 May 2019 15:35:41 +0000
From: 	Preston Thayer <pthayer at umw.edu>
To: 	classifieds at dvnr.org <classifieds at dvnr.org>



Attached is description and photo of a Norton Commando I offer for sale 
to your members.


Many thanks.

Preston Thayer​
Fredericksburg VA  22401
mobile:  540-287-1376
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