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$14,000
Norton Commando 850 Mk III
Price:
$14,000
Financing:
Summary:
Used 1975
Location:
Duluth, MN
Description:
Classic British daily rider.Do you like riding vintage bikes but get completely tired of the bull$#!t? Yeah, me, too. That's why you should consider this beautifully maintained 1975 Norton 850 Commando Roadster/Touring (said without irony).Forgetting my emotional connection to this particular machine, the 750 and 850 Commandos are perhaps the most practical, usable-in-the-modern-world classic Britbikes. They handle well, have great power, a good electrical system and a disc front and rear brake. Most important, Isolastic rubber engine mounts quell what would otherwise be intolerable vibes from the big parallel-Twin.Carburetion is very good. Fuel consumption is in the 50-mpg range most of? the time. Hard to beat and has been completely trouble-free.The aftermarket is huge for these bikes. You can change almost everything from standard, and often these changes are even for the better. . . For riding the bike for commuting and on long trips, we've made a few upgrades. By far the two most effective have been new starter and electronic ignition.Stock Commando ignition is dual points and centrifugal mechanical advance. The system can work well and be reliable if all is in perfect shape, but the moving parts and weight-return springs are typically worn out after decades of use, leading to inconsistent performance and erratic idle. Our choice to replace the analog stuff, after advice from pros, was the Boyer Brandsen Electronic Ignition System. It bolts right in where the stock ignition used to be. Minor alteration to wiring retains the stock harness and look, so no one will be the wiser. The set offers a good advance curve and an idle-stabilization protocol that really works.This 850 Commando was transformed by these changes. Idle, throttle response and overall running quality are excellent. A true electric starter has been added, as well as a cable upgrades. (the original "start-assist" Norton starter comes with the bike if you desire a completely stock bike.) It now starts first press of the button and runs without a hiccup.An early Vetter prototype fairing has been added to the bike. Similar to the early Norton police Avon fairings, it gives excellent protection while retaining the vintage "look.". A detachable "top-box" and parcel rack are also on the bike. Transforming this roadster into a very nice touring motorcycle.A less desirable Norton 850's went for over $14,000 on E Bay last week. Do the search and check it out. This is a very desirable motorcycle being offered for less than its true value.Additional parts included with the sale of the Norton 850 Commando include:1.Riders Manual2.Original Service Vouchers3.1974 edition of World-wide Distributors & Dealers booklet4.Instructional Literature Wallet5.Wassell Clutch Control Cable (new)6.Headlight mounting bolts and "O" rings7.Front turn signals8.Contact Breaker Plate with new points9.Auto advance mechanism10.Front gas tank reflectors11.Original muffler brackets for reverse flow mufflers (which rotted off a long time ago)12.Starter gasket13.New steering lock14.Disc brake pads (I set)15.Tool tray16.Reqar chain oiler17.Trunk lock18.Rear brake dust cover19.Srews for front fender when used without mud-flapMileage = 20,791$1,000 Additional new parts are also included in the purchase. Please ask for details.More pictures are offered on our website www.mantheymotors.net
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Norton Commando 850 Mk III is a 1975 Touring Motorcycle in Duluth MN. Find other listings by searching for 1975 in Duluth on Oodle Classifieds.
Norton Commando 850 Mk III is a 1975 Touring Motorcycle in Duluth MN. Find other listings by searching for 1975 in Duluth on Oodle Classifieds.