1971 Norton Commando Fastback LR 750cc --- now with videos!

1971 Norton Commando 750cc Fastback LR (see links to video at bottom of description)This old girl started out as a Roadster then I acquired the Interpol/Fastback LR tank a few years ago in Europe and set out to build my dream Norton. It is almost completely rebuilt and restored. I have tried to address every issue that plagues most Commandos such as oil leaks. 19" rear wheel(it has an 18" rear now for better tire selection). ratty old wiring looms. limited oil filter selection. lack of kick lever clearance and more. While it may not be a 100% pristine show bike. it is pretty darn nice and new looking and should win you a few awards in a show. It is mainly built to ride with strong brakes. solid motor and great handling. The 4. 5 gallon tank will keep you running for a good 200 miles before having to stop for gas. It has a clear Tennessee title. Here is a list of improvements and work performed on the bike in the past few years. with less than 400 miles ridden since completion of rebuild:Front End:new 19” Sun rimnew Avon RoadRider 100/90-19 57V tirenew stainless spokeshub cleaned and polishednew bearings and sealsnew stainless steel axle and nutsome brake linkage new. some re-chromedinlet and exit air scoop screens re-chromednew Ferrodo brake shoes and lining with street compoundlining turned to fit hubnew 2LS drum brake performance stiffening kit installed High temp grease used throughoutNew Venhill front brake cable w/ brake light switchFork sliders polishednew fork drain plugs and washersnew lower pinch boltnew fork bushings and seals (full rebuild. washers. seals. circlips etc)original fork tubes. new in 1991new progressive fork springsforks filled with ATFnew black gaitersnew JPN style fiberglass front fender painted black. Made in England. top and bottom fork yokes new powder coatnew steering head bearings and sealsnew steering head nuts and washersnew fork upper pinch screwsoriginal handle bars. low rise European styleLucas control clusters replaced with new alloy clutch and brake leversNew handlebar switch with hi-lo beam lever and horn buttonNew grips. new throttleOriginal headlamp ears and Lucas lamp shell re-chromedH4 halogen lamp installed in replica rimOriginal lamp on/off switchOriginal pilot lights. lenses cleanedRear End:new 18” Sun Rimnew Avon RoadRider 100/90-18 61V tirenew stainless spokeshub cleaned and polishednew bearings and seals new cush drive buffersoriginal right hand rear hub disc polishednew Emgo speedometer drive 15/12 ratiobrake drum new powdercoatbrake lever and return spring new powdercoatnew Emgo brake shoes and liningsleft hand brake cover plate new powder coat Frame. Swingarm. Isolastics:Frame new powdercoatNew rubber grommetsSwingarm new powdercoatAll new swingarm pivot parts incl. pivot spindle. bushings. o-rings. dustcovers. endcaps. endcap rod etc. Pivot filled with Castrol 85-140 oil. Slight oil seepage. New stainless rear wheel adjuster bolts and nutsOriginal chrome chain guardNew stainless chain guard mounting screwsOriginal rear shocks. on no. 3 (firmest) settingNew stainless lower shock mounting bolts. nylocks etcNew polished stainless seat mount knurled knobs. lipped washers. nylocks etcOriginal center stand new powdercoatNew center stand springAll new rear isolastics with vernier adjustersAll new front isolastics with vernier adjustersOriginal front engine mount modified and new powder coatBox-type top engine mount head steady new powdercoatNew head steady rubber mountsAll new head steady nuts. lock washers. studs. hex screws etcElectrical and Ignition:New complete wiring loom. correct colors. made in EnglandOriginal warning light assimilator2MC capacitor and charging socket have been removedNew 2 position master switch mounted on custom alloy bracketNew tympanium single-phase regulator. mounted on rear fender under seat. replaces zener diode and rectifierGround connections at old zener location and head steady. Engine is fully groundednew rear brake light switch new hornoriginal Lucas rear light w/new bulbAccel high performance single ignition coil 12VBoyer MK3 electronic ignitionNew BikeMaster gel battery 12V w/ new fuse holderBattery tray new powdercoat. new rubber pads installedNew NGK BP7 ES spark plugsOil Tank. Filter:Oil tank sent to Colorado Norton Works for complete mod which includes:The oil tank gets completely boiled out to remove any sludge and build up. This also strips all paint off. The lower tank mount gets cut off and a plate is brazed over the area to ensure any hairline cracks are covered up. The rear mount is beefed up for added strength. The spigot to the chain oiler (if equipped) is closed upThe oil tank gets a gloss black powder coated finish. The finish is removed where needed to ensure proper sealing when installed. Included are two rubber mounts that are far stronger than the original. Stainless steel hardware to mount is included. A high density foam pad to install between the battery cover and oil tank is includedNew herringbone-style oil lines from tank to engine to filter to tankNew plain oil lines used for breather and vent pipesNew hose clamps used throughoutAutomotive type PCV non-return valve fitted to breather pipe from engineOil filter assembly installed with adaptor for standard automotive filtersNew Fram oil filter PH 3682Gearbox:Main shell media blastedLayshaft bearing conversion performed several thousand miles agoGear cluster had been removed and shell inspectedNew inner cover gasketOuter cover kickstart and gearlever shafts converted from bushings to proper oil seals by Fair Spares USA. No leaks!Outer cover clean but a little beat New outer cover gasketNew stainless hex screws for outer coverNew hex screws and gasket for inspection coverNew late-model Norton MK3 kickstart lever and rubber. Plenty of clearance!New standard size drive chain21 tooth main sprocketGearbox filled with Royal Purple 75W-90 synthetic oilBodywork and paint:Original Fastback LR steel tank. great condition inside. unlined. Only ever filled with non-ethanol gas. New NOS filler capNew tank mounting rubbersNew BAP petcocks installed with special fuel-resistant thread tape. No leaks. Original fiberglass side-panelsOriginal fiberglass tail fairingNew Fastback LR seat from British Bike Bits. Bodywork painted. striped and lettered by Browder Ledbetter in Columbia. TN. Front and rear fenders painted by myself. Z plates. rearsets:Original Z-plates. polishedAll new mounting nuts. washers (mostly stainless)Some original spacers. cleaned and buffed. some newNew rearsets from Clubman Racing Exhaust:Original RARE tucked-in style pipes. Re-chromed in 1991TOGA mufflers. new in 1991. Some dents and dings. All new muffler mounting plates. rubbers. stainless hardware. No passenger footrestsPrimary Drive:Inner case cleaned and blastedOuter case polishedNew inspection covers and gasketsNew rubber sealing band. still seeps some oil. I did not want to use gasket sealerNew stainless chaincase drain plug and fiber washerNew stainless center stud with new outer and inner fixing nuts and washersOriginal rotorOriginal engine sprocket and rotor keyNew 200 watt Wassel stator single phaseNew stator mounting nuts and lock washersOriginal clutch center bearingOriginal clutch basket5 disc clutch works perfectly smooth with light actionOriginal clutch activating rodNew clutch rod seal to prevent gearbox oil seeping into primaryOriginal triplex primary drive chain. Shows no discernible wear. Chaincase filled with ATF Carb:New Mikuni TM 34mm flatslide carb. correctly jetted:#4 SlideNeedle 6DH3Air Jet 30/97 2. 0Main Jet #240Pilot Jet #35Needle Jet TM32 389 P2New K&N air filterNew throttle cableEngine and Head:Cases media-blastedNew superblend bearingsCrankshaft disassembled. sludge trap cleaned. reassembled with new hardware. New plain bearingsConnecting rods balanced and polishedNew Megacycle cam 560-NRPushrods polishedNew 40+ pistons. new ringsCylinders bored and honedNew cylinder mounting studs. washers and nutsNew case studs. nuts and washersCylinder new black epoxy paintNew copper headgasket. Head media-blastedNew black diamond valves. guides. seats recutValve clearance adjusted to correct Megacycle spec IN . 013” EX . 015” New stainless rocker covers. seals and boltsValve adjustment covers polished. new gasketsNew stainless head mounting nuts. bolts. washers. studsnew head oiler nuts and copper washersnew black plastic head oiler pipesoriginal exhaust nuts. new washersEngine run with Valvoline 20-50 Racing oil (high zinc content) since rebuild. Oil changed at 50 and 200 miles. Head has been re-torqued several times since rebuild. Timing Side:All new seals and gasketsPressure release valve cleaned. New paper gasket under oil pump. Oil pump will allow less than 1Qt of oil to pass through to sump in 4 months. Tachometer drive machined for o-ring. No leaks!New stainless hex-head nuts for outer cover. Matching numbers on engine. frame. transmission. title. No warranty is expressed or implied. This motorcycle is sold as is. Odometer shows 13652 miles. Bike has less than 400 miles since rebuild. Only run on non-ethanol gas and Valvoline 20-50 racing oil. Bike runs very strong and smooth. It was built with reliability in mind. The Accel coil allows the engine to rev freely into higher rpm. Gearbox will occasionally jump from 1st to 3rd while upshifting. Feel free to ask any questions. A non-refundable deposit of $500 is due within 24 hours of auction close. Payable by Paypal. The remainder is due within 7 days by Money Order. Cashier’s Check or Wire Transfer. Winning bidder is responsible for shipping the bike. Thanks and good luck!These are 3 individual Youtube videos. Click on each one separately. Hyperlink CodeHyperlink CodeHyperlink Code

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