Trade

[CaptainKyle]

I have a guy wanting to trade me this 1973 Norton commando for one of my Max's. Its a cool old bike but needs some work from sitting & needs tires. I just dont think I really need another project but I like the old bike. I guess I will make up my mind in a couple days.

 

[CaptainKyle]

Dang it I cant get the pictures to come out big

 

[SpecOps13]

Just what you need, another project....:rofl_200::rofl_200::rofl_200:

 

[95spfldmax]

That is a pretty nice looking classic though..........

 

[Saml01]

Good looking bike but I would do some research before jumping in. some of those old Nortons were worth quite a bit, some not much. Plus, parts will be a bitch to come by regardless.

 

[bigrubbers4x4]

yeah parts for those are almost impossible to come by. my old neighbor had one in his garage for years, hell its still there as far as i know not running. i'm not sure what it needed but he was never able to find the part he needed before he passed away.

 

[Hatter]

Is it a 750, or an 850?

 

[Hatter]

This is my cousin's '75 850 Commando that he's trying to sell.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...0649428689&viewitem&sspagename=STRK:MESELX:IT

 

[Diablotin]

Could almost look like a classic cafe racer.
But I really like, almost perfect shape after those years

 

[CaptainKyle]

Is it a 750, or an 850?

Its an 850 with a 920 kit in it. Its a basic commando wit a Dunstall Tank,rear & pipes.

 

[CaptainKyle]

Good looking bike but I would do some research before jumping in. some of those old Nortons were worth quite a bit, some not much. Plus, parts will be a bitch to come by regardless.

Yeah it needs the Master cyclinder rebuilt which I understand is around 150-200 bucks & deffinately needs tires since those are the original tires. I am probably gonna let it go since its a few hour drive to go look at it. As cool as it looks to me I dont think I need another project right now.

 

[dannymax]

Man, she's a nice one....if only the "Prince of Darkness" wasn't involved!!

He & I will never cross paths again!! :rofl_200:

 

[old timer]

I've had Triumphs and Nortons in the past , did the rebuilding and restoring thing , They are fun to ride WHEN they want to be...very maintenance needy pieces/toys . Your choice , do you like working with tools and searching for parts OR do you like riding motorcycles ? :confused2:

 

[CaptainKyle]

I've had Triumphs and Nortons in the past , did the rebuilding and restoring thing , They are fun to ride WHEN they want to be...very maintenance needy pieces/toys . Your choice , do you like working with tools and searching for parts OR do you like riding motorcycles ? :confused2:

I like riding but you would not know it lately cause i am always working on something. I am gonna let this thing go I dont have time for another project.

 

[Kevin S.]

cool bike! just get a honda cb or kawi kz and turn it into a bobber. Cheaper more readily avail parts and imho a better overall bike.

 

[06VMAXIMUS]

Man, she's a nice one....if only the "Prince of Darkness" wasn't involved!!

He & I will never cross paths again!! :rofl_200:

Ahhhh, Mr. Lucas I presume? I have worked on many british cars with the crazy lucas wiring. Odd things always happen with them!

 

[SpecOps13]

Your day will come Kyle. Think Gen II for yourself. You have to take advantage of your good fortune in buying and selling right now.

BTW, I had a great time today. Got my thoughts back on track, taking a break from the normal of the past couple weeks. Hope the Honda co operated with being fixed.... :biglaugh: Hope the Kerkers progress and come off the 86.

 

[CaptainKyle]

Ended up doing some other stuff yesterday so did not get to mess with the Honda. I am gonna tackle it today & go buy some acetone & trans fluid & let that soak for a couple days. I really dont want to cut that Kerker.

 

[SpecOps13]

Wonder if you could make a tape funnel around the joint somehow to hold the mixture and let it seep into the joint...

 

[CaptainKyle]

Wonder if you could make a tape funnel around the joint somehow to hold the mixture and let it seep into the joint...

Its worth a shot ! I am sure I can figure out something.