Finally finished the Norton, here she is ready to roll.

Discussion in 'Old's Cool' started by lrutt, Sep 10, 2007.

  1. lrutt, Sep 10, 2007
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    lrutt

    lrutt SILENCE.....i kill you

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    73 850 Commando.

    Can't seem to load more than one pic so no before shot.

    Oh well.
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  2. dlrides, Sep 10, 2007
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    dlrides

    dlrides 1:1.618 Supporter

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    Great job !


    :tb
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  3. datchew, Sep 10, 2007
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    datchew

    datchew Don't buy from Brad

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    I LOVE it.
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  4. bmwhd, Sep 10, 2007
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    bmwhd

    bmwhd God Bless Texas

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    :clap :eek1:bow :tb :clap

    Any more info on the project?
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  5. Icewalker, Sep 10, 2007
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    Icewalker

    Icewalker Conundrum

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    :eek1 :eek1 :eek1

    That looks nice.

    great job
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  6. lrutt, Sep 10, 2007
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    lrutt

    lrutt SILENCE.....i kill you

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    Actually this was more a preservation than restoration. tank and side cover Paint, all chrome, exhaust, seat and tranny are original. Motor has new head gasket. I repainted all the black and silver parts. Rebuilt forks, isolastics, caliper, master cylinder, carbs, ignition, drive chain.

    I've included a before pic. I've shown this before here but figure I'd show it again.

    The old gal runs out real good. I'm surprised at the power and how smooth it is. Starts first kick every time. Can't ask for more than that. Still stock points etc. No electronic ignition on this ole gal.
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  7. notarex, Sep 10, 2007
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    notarex

    notarex Can U taste the waste?

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    Oh, I remember that pic! :eek1 Nice job! :clap
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  8. ctfz1, Sep 10, 2007
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    ctfz1

    ctfz1 been there

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    Terrific.
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  9. bmwhd, Sep 10, 2007
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    bmwhd

    bmwhd God Bless Texas

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    Oh yes, I remember that pic too. Great job cleaning it up! That's a real honey.
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  10. anonny, Sep 10, 2007
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    anonny

    anonny What could go wrong?

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    Looks great except you forgot to put the sissy bar back on! :rofl
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  11. fixer, Sep 10, 2007
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    fixer

    fixer KLR-riding cheap bastard

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    WOW!

    looks really nice, would have expected a lot morework than that went into it!
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  12. Xcuvator, Sep 11, 2007
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    Xcuvator

    Xcuvator Justa Venturer

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    Sure brings back the memories. Looks great!

    Left is right, Up is down. I went off the road twice before I could get that stuck in my head.
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  13. Bigger Al, Sep 11, 2007
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    Bigger Al

    Bigger Al Still a stupid tire guy Supporter

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    I've never been a big Norton fan, but that bike sure is purdy!! Very nicely done!:clap
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  14. Recht, Sep 11, 2007
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    Recht

    Recht Binge Thinker

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    Beautiful job!
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  15. Rob Farmer, Sep 14, 2007
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    Rob Farmer

    Rob Farmer Long timer

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    Rolling thunder! A well sorted Commando is one of lifes great pleasures :clap
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  16. opposedcyljunkie, Sep 15, 2007
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    opposedcyljunkie

    opposedcyljunkie Heavyweight Boxer

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    good thing you got rid of the backrest and rear rack :thumb
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  17. Montydog, Sep 15, 2007
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    Montydog

    Montydog Adventurer

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    brilliant job you must be very proud of it :clap
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  18. Team Dennis, Sep 15, 2007
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    Team Dennis

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    Probably on a first name basis with Fred and Ella at Old Brits.:evil
    Great job on the project.
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  19. fgsnyder, Sep 15, 2007
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    fgsnyder

    fgsnyder Wandervogel

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    Nice bike. Reminds me of my black 850 I used to have. :nod It was a great bike and shit kickin compression! Mine didn't look as good as yours. Great job. Real nice bike.

    :lol3
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