1975 Norton Commando 850 Electric Start Hirider--One of only 50 Made!!

This is a very rare 1975 Norton 850 Commando Hirider with Electric Start, nd one of only 50 made during 1975, hich was the last year of the Hirider.The Hiriders in general are extremely rare, ecause so many people took the seats off and changed the frames and installed the standard bench seats because let's face it---they weren't exactly conducive to hauling your significant other around very far!! When we received this bike for our collection, ocumentation was given to us in regards to the 50 bikes made in 1975, nd we had research done through the VMCC in England which verified the situation, s only 50 electric start Hiriders were ever made. The great thing about this one is the electric start actually works! When we got it---not so much! But we took the starter out and had it professionally rebuilt from a 2-brush to a 4-brush starter and updated to solid state electrics and a gel-cell battery. Now, he bike starts instantly and runs incredibly well! The Vintage Motorcycle Certification Service had given the bike an overall grade of 3+ (1 is a perfect score). The paintwork is fine; the chrome is nice, lthough you can see some fading in a few spots. There is some wear for a motorcycle that is 41 years old, ut nothing that affects the operating ability of the motorcycle. This motorcycle is part of the Motorcycle and Model Railroad Museum collection. It is stored in a climate-controlled, eated environment and all bikes here are maintained by our staff of professionals to run, s they are used in events and fundraisers. This bike's last long ride was on a 100 mile charity ride through Northeastern Wisconsin in October, hough it has been ridden monthly since then through December. All bikes in the collection receive oil change and cable/fluid service every 1,000-3,000 miles depending on riding conditions. The seat on this bike is soft and supple; the tires have good rubber. The battery is excellent and only a year old. Each year, he M & MRM sells a few motorcycles that we have two or more examples of so as to raise funds for other bikes for the collection or to raise funds for our new building fund. This is an amazingly rare bike that any vintage motorcycle aficionado or expert would be proud and honored to have in his or her collection, nd would turn heads on a ride or at a show!

A $500 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit must be made by pay pal within 24 hours of the sale. The balance is due by CERTIFIED CHECK drawn on a VERIFIABLE U.S. BANK within one week of the sale. We DO NOT take cash at the time of pick up!! We DO NOT takePERSONAL CHECKSor CERTIFIED CHECKS at the time of pick up. We must see that the check clears before pick up may be made. Thus, f we can verify funds with the bank (a phone number for the bank which the check is drawn upon and a name of your bank officer is often helpful in getting things expedited!) we can get this going for you quicker! We will not ship the bike for you! You are responsible for arranging shipping! However, e will be happy to communicate with your shipper and arrange a time that is CONVENIENT FOR BOTH THE SHIPPER AND FOR US for pick up. If you are picking the bike up yourself, e will work with you to find a time that is CONVENIENT FOR BOTH YOU AND US to do a pick up. WE DO NOT OFFER TEST RIDES! Insurance regulations do not allow us to do so. If you ride the bike home, ring your own plate. We do not provide license plates, nd you should arrange for your own insurance in advance. Once the bike leaves building, e are no longer its owner! All sales are as-is, here is, nd no warranties are implied. Thanks for your cooperation. We will try to help make this a simple, asy process for you by giving you all of these details you will need in advance---too many people forget these things up front!

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