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'72 Norton Commando
My 1972 Combat, purchased in 1978 and a daily rider until I had to lay her down in 1986 to avoid a head-on collision. The bike spent the next 22 years living in garages, sheds and under tarps until it was totally restored this past year (2008). Features include original Dunstall fairing, tank and seat installed by the previous owner in 1974, Mikuni flat-slide carb (TM34), Clubman rearsets, new adjustable isolastics, Excel rims SS spokes and new Avons...needless to say it's great to have her back!! Photos include before/after shots and post-restoration side shot.
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Wow, beautiful bike! Really love that Dunstall setup. Bravo!
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I just received my 2009 BritBike Calendar and what a beauty!! I was very surprised to see my Commando featured on the October page. The caption, however, reads "1970 Norton Commando" GrandPaul, etc....so I feel a correction is in order. For what it's worth, the caption should read: "1972 Norton Commando". "cmessenk" Chip Messenkopf - St. Petersburg, FL USA Cheers!
Chip
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Chip, I corrected them, but too late, sorry.
GrandPaul (does not use emoticons)
Author of the book "Old Bikes"
Too many bikes to list, mostly Triumph & Norton, a BSA, & some Japanese
"The Iron in your blood should be Vintage"
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Thats what i like to see!!---------Determination......... Looks awesome my man! :bigt :bigt
Last edited by Bob S; 02/25/09 5:07 pm.
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8500 miles with no problems to speak of...1st kick starter even after 3 weeks of sitting...owe it all to Windy aka "bill50cal" on the Brit Bike Forum...thanks Windy for all your help thru the years!!
Chip
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The caption, however, reads "1970 Norton Commando" GrandPaul, etc....so I feel a correction is in order. For what it's worth, the caption should read: "1972 Norton Commando". "cmessenk" Chip Messenkopf - St. Petersburg, FL USA Cheers! that's a bit of a kick in the balls eh?
73 850 Commando
75 Ducati 750gt
78 Laverda 1200
97 Ducati 900 SS
61 BSA A10
62 Triumph T110
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