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A technical forum for Commandos

Mk3 Speedo Cable

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Just cleaning the rear wheel and noticed that the metal cover on the speedo cable is (lightly) rubbing on the rear sprocket.

I assume it runs close, but surely there should be a reasonable clearance?

Cotter pins

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Just a word on the humble swinging arm cotter pin, do they have to be done up properly tight or just "enough", also , do red fibre washers help stop them weeping?  Thanks all

1972 commando combat production

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My fiancé has a what we believe to be a 1972 Norton Commando and is the combat engine. My question is, how many were produced before they stopped the combat engine production?

Interpol fairing and fittings

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Can anyone shed some light on the type of  Interpol  fairing  that was used on the later Commandos?Manufacturer? Particularly the type that  has the blue lights mounted in pockets in the fairing.

shocking luck with shocks

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Is there an issue with Hagon Shocks or is it just me,had my Commando since 2008 , Hagons fitted as part of the"recommissioning" . These lasted the best part of 11 years, Fairdo"s.

Only running on full choke

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Eventually got my 850 Commando 1973 running. Only on full choke. Tried unscrewing air screw, out 1.75 turns, now only runs half choke. Any ideas?

750ss stands

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Hi, I am slowly restoring a 71 SS bought in pieces. Inevitably some parts were missing so been buying as I spotted the gaps. The early gap was no centre stand so duly bought the later type (fits to gearbox cradle) from RGM.

Concentric swapover

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Hello, does anyone know if Commando 750 concentric carburettors can be swapped from left to right and vice versa. I'm trying a process of elimination to cure a low rpm misfire. 

Superblend Main Bearings

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Please advise, Changing the Main Bearings on my 71/72 Commando from Ball and Roller to Superblends.   Superblends supplied have the inner race removable.  Question which way round do they go?  i.e do the Rollers go on the Crank first and a secured

frame and log book

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I have a 1974 Commando frame with swinging arm and rear gearbox cradle plus some odds and sods, oil tank battery tray and Z plates, with a current V5 logbook.

 



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