1973 Show Quality Norton 850 Commando

Description

1973 Norton 850 Commando

Retired CEO downsizing my motorcycle collection.

This is an original, how-quality, 973 Norton 850 Commando in absolute mint condition. This bike has been in my personal collection for fifteen years and looks as good or better than when it was new in the showroom. Stored in a showroom environment, his bike is immaculate in every way and only has 6319 original miles on it. All numbers match.

The detailed photos speak for themselves. Look at them closely. The polished alloy, hrome and paint glistens. Note the originality of this bike....totally unmolested. Even the "Norton" logo is original on the back of the seat and "Made in England" decal on the rear fender are original. The bike has just been fitted with a new battery, ew fuel lines, ew braided oil lines totwo heads, arbs cleaned and tuned, nd it rides on matching Dunlop Roadmaster tires. Fuel tank is epoxy lined for lifetime longevity.

This bike is dent, cratch and scuff-free. It is has been meticulously maintained over the years. Mechanically this bike is as good as it appears. Engine, ransmission, lutch, hain/sprockets, rakes, very electrical component, ll work as new. Has been stored in a climate controlled environment. Adult owned since new. This is the most oil-tight English motorcycleI haveseen.

This bike can be comfortably ridden, hown or made part of a collection. The bike needs nothing. Included is the original tool kit, arts manual, hop manual and a copy of the August 1973, ycle Guide road test of this model.

BID WITH CONFIDENCE. This bike is accurately described and could be the best of its type in the U.S. The bike is located in Birmingham, labama. This bike has a bill of sale as a title is not available nor required in Alabama for this bike.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Bore and Stroke (mm) 77x 89
• Cubic Capacity (cc) 828
• Compression ratio 8.5:1
• Bhp 60 @ 5900 rpm
• Gear Ratios:
• 4th 4.2:1
• 3rd 5.1:1
• 2nd 6.8:1
• 1st 10.7:1
• Sprocket Sizes:
• Engine 26
• Clutch 57
• Final Drive 22
• Rear Wheel 42
• Suspension:
• Front Teles
• Rear S/arm
• Tire Size:
• Front (lin) 4.10 x 19
• Rear (lin) 4.10 x 19
• Brake Diameter:
• Front 10.7 in disc
• Rear 7 in drum
• Chain Size:
• Front 3/8 in triplex
• Rear 5/8 x 3/8
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 2 1/2 gallons
• Oil tank Capacity: 5 Imp pint
• Gearbox oil capacity: 0.75 Imp pint
• Generator:
• Type - Alternator
• Output (watts) 110
• Battery Capacity (amp/hr) 10
• Points gap (in) 0.015
• Ignition timing (BTDC) 28
• Wheelbase (in) 57
• Ground Clearance (in) 6
• Seat height (in) 31
• Overall width (in) 26
• Dry Weight (lb) 418-430
• Years of manufacture - 1973-77

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