Norton Commando 850mk3....coming back to life...

AndyB_11 · Jun 23, 2020

I prefer the alloys so you’ve got my vote :thumb2

Mine are apparently Borrani but without spinning the wheels and searching for some form of identification marks I don’t know. They’re certainly not new ones and they look ok so they’ll do for me

Johno23 · Jun 23, 2020

AndyB_11 said:
I prefer the alloys so you’ve got my vote

Mine are apparently Borrani but without spinning the wheels and searching for some form of identification marks I don’t know. They’re certainly not new ones and they look ok so they’ll do for me

Yes, I’ve seen yours On the Norton, they look great, it help me make the decision to get Flanged alloy rims

chrisshrops · Jul 4, 2020

Johno23 said:
Tyres on, new front brake disc and caliper, starting to take shape now...........

looking ace what size rims did you go for ? mine are rusted and I like the look of those

Johno23 · Jul 4, 2020

chrisshrops said:
looking ace what size rims did you go for ? mine are rusted and I like the look of those

Std 19” front and rear wm2.

chrisshrops · Jul 5, 2020

perfecto im in

Johno23 · Jul 9, 2020

It’s moved on a bit now.........

Fitted cushdrive, air filter, powerbox and shocks..........and new speedo drive.

Johno23 · Jul 9, 2020

Lots of wires to sort :confused:

battery is in,wheel and mudguard on, new seals needed in rear caliper.

Johno23 · Jul 9, 2020

Side panel on........

timeandtide · Jul 9, 2020

Looks absolutely fantastic :bow

jonnie comet · Jul 9, 2020

The pictures stopped me Googling 'Powerbox' - I had no idea what that was.

Looking good !!

Deleted account 211025001 · Jul 9, 2020

timeandtide said:
Looks absolutely fantastic

Doesn't it just!

Lovely work Johno, not toooooooo far to go now

Andres

Old Den · Jul 10, 2020

Nice job on the build but I hope you do not mind me pointing out that the front brake calliper pipe are wrong way round. In at the bottom /bleed at the top. Cheers

Johno23 · Jul 10, 2020

Old Den said:
Nice job on the build but I hope you do not mind me pointing out that the front brake calliper pipe are wrong way round. In at the bottom /bleed at the top. Cheers

Your quite right, it’s just been screwed in temporarily at the moment in case I need to reroute things. I don’t mind you pointing it out at all

Greenman14 · Jul 10, 2020

Nice work! We’re all looking forward to seeing the finished article. Maybe not quite as much as you are though!

AndyB_11 · Jul 11, 2020

It’s lovely and it’s great seeing bikes like that brought back to life.

Mine is languishing in the garage until I sort out registration but I’m not worried because it runs and it charges the battery. It’s probably one for next summer because I’m back at work and on horrendous hours but lockdown has been good for me when it comes to sorting out bikes.

Johno23 · Jul 12, 2020

Alternator, clutch and starter all back together.................

Johno23 · Jul 12, 2020

However...................slight set back :blast

I can’t get the fecking gearbox out of top! I’m pretty sure the problem is in between the inner and outer cover and not the actual gears and selectors themselves. Tomorrow could be frustrating

casper · Jul 13, 2020

Possibly the ratchet spring 04-0038 broken or distorted.
Also check that you have clearance, between the quadrant and inner case, in 4th and 1st gear.
Hope that helps.

Johno23 · Jul 13, 2020

casper said:
Possibly the ratchet spring 04-0038 broken or distorted.
Also check that you have clearance, between the quadrant and inner case, in 4th and 1st gear.
Hope that helps.

Thanks. The ratchet spring is new and I was very careful to set it as it should be. I will certainly check the quadrant for the clearance.

Johno23 · Jul 25, 2020

Well she’s a runner!

https://youtu.be/Y5W2SUSxZPo

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