1971 Norton Commando

Previously sold by Angloclassics.

Key Details

About This Bike

This New Zealand-new 1971 Norton Commando 750 Roadster had matching numbers and had been off the road for around 30 years before being partially restored. Angloclassics then refurbished the bike closer to original specification while retaining the later 1972 disc-brake front end.

The engine had been overhauled and the bike was completely rewired using a new cloth-type Lucas harness. It ran Boyer MkIV electronic ignition and Wassell Evolution carburettors, with a number of reliability-focused upgrades added during the refurbishment.

An ignition-interlocked anti-wet-sump valve was fitted so the bike could not be started with the oil supply closed. The tank and side covers were replaced and refinished in the later-style scheme, while the later grab rail was retained.

Work Completed

• New clutch plates
• Thicker steel clutch plate for lighter clutch action
• New clutch cable
• Full rewire with new Lucas cloth-type harness
• Original-style USA semi-western handlebars fitted
• Switchgear overhauled
• Clutch nut oil seal fitted
• Ignition-interlocked anti-wet-sump valve fitted
• New indicators
• Horn replaced
• Rear brake safety spring fitted
• Clutch pushrod oil seal fitted
• New tail light
• New Wassell Evolution carburettors
• New seat
• New fuel tank and side covers
• New rear brake cable
• New throttle cable
• New main stand
• New twist grip
• New oil hoses
• New intake manifolds
• MkIII kickstart fitted
• New air filter and housing
• Outer gearbox cover replaced with X-ring kickstart seal
• New Lucas alternator stator

Receipts for the work were supplied with the bike.

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