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Commando

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A technical forum for Commandos

Commando tyres

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I know this has been discussed a few times before but what tyres do members recommend for a 1976 Mk3 Commando that I have from new. I am trying to cure head shake/wobble and I appreciate that this can be a common problem with Commandos.

Torque wrench

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Hi, I've never used a torque wrench when tightening the heads on the 99s or Commandos I've owned. Question is, will a torque wrench fit into the back of cyl space for the rear nut and the two front recessed nuts?

production race rep

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hi all i have just purchased a quite nice 71 (although not registered till 73 ) commando , my intention was to replicate a 750 norvil i had back in the 80,s ( cafe racer etc you get the idea ) :-) .

Kickshaft

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I recently replaced the layshaft bearing in the gearbox and at the same time replaced various bushes and also the kick-start return spring.

How to fit Podtronics regulator rectifier

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Hi All 
I had a bit of a disaster while filling my oil tank when oil dripped down onto the rectifier and there was aloud pop and a puff of smoke. Turns out these are no longer available so I have bought a Podtronics unit from AN.

Has anyone had the side stand spring fall/break off.

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My side stand has now fallen off twice and consider myself lucky not to have been hurt. After the first spring failed I fitted a stainless steel one and made sure the spring wasn't hitting the stand bolt.

Mikuni brainfade

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I've had a Mikuni VM36 on my 850 2A for 15 years now and it has been wonderful, but over a recent extended period of work it has been off the bike and away in a cupboard. My son offered to clean it up whilst it was off - and there is my problem.

Handlebar bucking

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Hi, I am new to Commando ownership.
After a full rebuild I am getting a quite violent bucking action on the handlebars when riding at fairly low speed on smooth road. 

 



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