1975 NORTON COMMANDO 850 MK III electric start

Description

ACTING AS SELLER

I am listing this motorcycle for my friend Greg who is the legal owner and responsible for the bikes reconditioning described below. Please contact the Owner listed below for questions concerning this description. Please read all the information carefully before bidding or calling with questions. Owner Contact information:

For any questions concerning this Norton motorcycle please contact Greg at: g.byes@msn.com, 503) 703-8067. (Please carefully read the description below first.)

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This matching numbers bike has an interesting history:

This 1975 Norton 850 MK III electric start was originally sold new in New York (as evidenced by paper work included in sale). It then was securely stored for many years. The owner then moved to Oregon—his whereabouts are not known. The second owner, hom we bought the bike from his estate, tored it in his living room for 7 years (was not married of course)! Since the first owner cannot be found and the second owner is deceased, ome of the history is not available. The ODO shows 1,645 miles but this cannot be 100% verified. However, t is believed to be a low mileage bike, s wear on the bike would seem to indicate. Some small additional millage may be added to the odometer in the transport from it's current location to where it will be temporarily be stored during the sale.

Original, eplaced, nd reconditioned:

This original bike was recently brought back to running order after prolonged storage to make it safe to ride. Any parts replaced, ere all sourced from Andover Norton. Only genuine Norton factory parts were used if available. The wiring is as it left the factory and there is no evidence of any modifications made to the bike, t appears to be a very nice unmolested original example Detailing work and Safety items replaced or rebuilt include:

• Front master brake cylinder rebuild. • New front and rear brake hoses.

• New Avon tires and tubes.

• New OEM fuel lines.

• Amal carbs rebuilt.

• New battery.

• All fluids changed including engine oil and filter, rimary oil, earbox oil, rake fluid and front forks oil.

• Meticulous polishing and detailing without “restoring” the bike were undertaken to accomplish as close as possible the factory-delivered, riginal condition.

Please look closely at the detailed photos. This is not a “museum” perfect bike, t has been ridden — it is a used bike built 40 years ago! There are a few scratches from wear and the front fender has a small ding in it (barely perceptible). A small scrape on the tank was professionally repaired and is slightly evident upon close inspection — candy color is very difficult to blend-in and match. Other than that, s far as we know the frame, ank and side covers are the original factory paint. We have tried to described the condition of this bike as accurately as possible, nd provided all the history that is known to us.

Contact the owner to answer any questions you might have. See Contact information at the very end of this description.

1975 Norton Commando production details:

If you want the best year and last series of the Norton Commando, ook at this bike closely. The 1975 Norton 850 MKIII represents the best of the best, or this was the last year of full production and many advances were made to improve the performance, omfort and durability of the bike. Improvements were the addition of an *electric assist to the starting of the bike, orld standard shift on left side, isc brakes on both front and rear wheels, ncrease to 180 watts on charging system, tronger bottom end of motor for improved main bearing life, mprovements to oil pump, n anti-drain valve to stop engine sumping, rank halves beefed up to stop engine leaks, ear box was improved, he adjusting of the Isolastic suspension system was now made very easy and the new rear swing arm was reinforced. Any parts replaced, ere all sourced from Andover Norton only genuine Norton factory parts with one exception, brake hose. There are no "hardware store" bolts on this bike. This last year of production vastly improved an already great bike.

*Quote concerning the electric start:

From Mick Duckworth's book "Norton Commando" concerning the MKIII starters as factory supplied. "The revised method had the starter motor, ow a US made Prestolite two-brush type specified for marine outboards, ounted inboard of the alternator rotor." "...owners were to find that while useful for restarting after stalling, he starter was barely able to fire up a cold engine."

Sold as is, here is:

This motorcycle is being sold as is, here is with no warranty, xpressed, ritten or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, uthenticity, enuineness, r defects herein, nd makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, mperfection, efect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the motorcycle and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller has made every reasonable effort in this listing to disclose any known defects associated with this motorcycle. Seller assumes no responsibility for any statements regardless of any oral statements about the item.

Legally binding contract:

Please remember that your bid constitutes a legally binding contract to purchase this item. If you require an inspection, ave it done prior to bidding. I strongly encourage all bidders to inspect the motorcycle personally or enlist the services of a professional inspector prior to placing a bid. After the sale, nspections are not recognized as a contingency to completing your obligation to your winning bid. If there are any questions regarding the above terms, lease e-mail owner prior to bidding. Please do not bid on this item you do not intend to pay for. If you bid on this item and win, ou are expected to pay for the Motorcycle and arrange for pickup in a timely manner!

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International bidders:

I welcome all international bidders. Winning bidder is responsible for shipping arrangements. See suggested shippers above. Please contact owner after bidding ends to discuss the specifics.

Owner Contact information:

For any questions concerning this Norton (please carefully read the description above first) contact Greg at: g.byes@msn.com, br>(503) 703-8067.

Seller:

As acting seller, am not the owner but I am representing this sale with the best information we have available and feel it is accurate and correct. I have seen this bike and can attest to its condition as described. Please note I have a 100% Feedback Score and I would like to keep it that way. I have that score by trying to be as honest as possible with the descriptions I have provided to you, he buyers. I think the winning bidder will agree, his is a no surprise bike, ut if you have any questions ask them before the sale! Remember It is the responsibility of you, he buyer, o have thoroughly inspected this motorcycle, r have an agent inspect it, nd to have satisfied yourself to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment. The reserve will not be divulged so please don’t ask. It is a fair reserve considering the condition and originality of this Norton. The auction will run to the end of the deadline. Good luck in your bidding.

On Feb-20-16 at 13:57:22 PST, eller added the following information:

As far as we know this motorcycle starts right up and runs well. We have started it once and it will be started again and the carburetors tuned. They have been completely rebuilt and will need dialing-in when we start it after the sale. There don't appear to be any fluid leeks.

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