Music to my ears. I had a 1971 750 Commando Long range with the Atlas tank. Bought in the UK in 1971, shipped home air freight (cost $80) due to shipping strike. It was an Awesome bike. Rode all the way to Monterrey Mexico, no problems except for the Pemex gas. Then only weakness was the Barnett clutch, which tended to slip after some hard riding. It had dual Amal concentric carbs which I learned how to rebuild. Tremendous acceleration and was a blast to ride!
Watching you is like watching a time capsule that is taking place from the past. A by-gone era when motorcycles were made and put together from human hands instead of programed robots and computerized technology. There is just something from your soul you can feel... When you strap your leg over one of these man--made pieces of steel, wake it up with a kick and sometimes a prayer... Just the sound entices and teases you to engage the transmission and twist the throttle to the "Twilight Zone"... The feel of real muscle and sweat that created this beast... vapors from the gas tank and exhaust pipes whispering go ahead and twist the throttle if you want some more... When you get done, after discerning prayers and "The Last Rites" they come back to life. They say, you only live twice. If I could ride it just once, I would understand and know why it was born...6/23/22
I bought a slightly used Norton P11 1968 model in 1968 for only $700.00 Canadian dollars,it was a great bike and very fast and excellent handling,New they were selling for a little around $ 1,400.00 in 1968.Wish I still had it.
@@LoscarMotorcycles Cool. I have a website chaz proulx DOT com I record in Montreal. Now own a "real" Boxer Cup Beemer. One of the series bikes that never raced. I take it to Montreal from New Hampshire. It replaced the Norton and I've had it since 2006. 55,000 mile. Just had the clutch replaced so if I and the bike keep going for ten years maybe I'll hit 100K. But of course still have feelings for Norton. Great video you obviously really know what you are doing.
Of course this year I won't be riding to Montreal. The US has done such a horrid job with Covid that the Border is closed to Americans don't blame them, but there is so much great riding up there. The Maritime Islands beckon but it's going to be a long time before I can head the Beemer north
Now I see why this Commando is one of the few I've seen that doesn't even shake at tickover - this guy's attention to detail is second to none, and the precision setting up the ignition seen here .....
And his mate, who then became my mate, had a Norton Commando. Many a night they used to let me hang out with them cleaning 'stuff' and smelling of bike oil ...... mmmmmmmmm 50 years ago! Bikers have always been my friends.
the joy of it all working after a rebuild! For once some background music that`s not anoying! I should know this; but what goes on behind the rear lobe of the timing chest on this one?
Back in 1972 i paid 330 British pounds for a second hand commando fastback with 11000 miles on the clock. I traveled thousands of miles with it all over Britain.Im amazed at the prices they go for now.
IMPRESIONANTE, un auténtico sueño de motocicleta. No tengo palabras en serio. Enhorabuena al afortunado propietario que pueda disfrutar de semejante obra maestra.
Wish this guy was in my local bikeshop. Good to see a meticulous and knowledgeable mechanic at work. Does he have an apprentice absorbing all that knowledge?? Whereabouts is this?
You can do all you like with the fancy gauges but get the timing perfect then get on the road with the nuts finger tight, bring the advance up till it goes best, this is usually when if you kick is slowly it will kick back I am 66 have been a motorcycle rider since 14, rode lots of bikes but the Commando is my favourite, pure fun..
For electronic ignition, the correct one is 31º. The 28º is only for ignition points. My mistake but the video was already done! Very good question. Thanks Larry
Hi friend. Depending on the direction of rotation, on the electronic ignition plate, there are two registers for setting the magnetic sensor. At the Commando, the turn is to the left. That's why it's in the "anti-cloc" registry. Hope this is your question. Best regards and stay safe. Loscar✌🙏😷
@@LoscarMotorcycles Thanks for the reply. Can you tell me why my 73 850 commando doesn't have turn signals or any noticeable wiring for them? Also why are my exhaust pipes both on the right side? Most I see are one on each side.
@@mandovapehater6988 From what you tell me, I understand that your Commando has the original ignition by points and this is different from the electronic ignition. What you ask me about the exhaust pipes, in the Scrambler model it had high exhausts but both with exit on the left side. What you have may not be correct. Greetings Loscar
@@LoscarMotorcycles maybe not but my dad bought it new so if it's wrong he must've done it. Any word on the turn signals? Looks like there are holes in the brake light assembly that have never been used and 5 wires going to the assembly but only 3 being used in the brake light only. Up front I only see much smaller holes in a bracket under the tank and not sure if there is wiring.
FFS! That music.....sounds like what I can recall from a 70s soft core porn B movie...had to switch it off and watch in mute. Totally unnecessary, why not just a basic over dub of what the guy's actually doing
Music to my ears. I had a 1971 750 Commando Long range with the Atlas tank. Bought
in the UK in 1971, shipped home air freight (cost $80) due to shipping strike. It
was an Awesome bike. Rode all the way to Monterrey Mexico, no problems except for the Pemex gas.
Then only weakness was the Barnett clutch, which tended to slip after some hard riding. It had dual
Amal concentric carbs which I learned how to rebuild. Tremendous acceleration and was a blast to ride!
Music to my ears. Beautiful!!
Loved your work, the Commando walked away when ticking over on stand!
Still love the look of the Commando Roadster especially the 850 and most of the problems had been sorted out by then as well .
Man is a master mechanic.👍👍
Love the work love the music as well ..... class act all the way around
This guy's a genius, a real craftsman.
Beautiful Machines.
A great video I was lucky to have owned a couple of fastback over the years great bikes
increible lo felicito hermosos trabajos .... guauuuu
It's all about PASSION!
ADMIRABLE... VERDADERAMENTE CIENTÍFICO....ERES REALMENTE UN GENIO....TREMENDO.
Great video .
Watching you is like watching a time capsule that is taking place from the past. A by-gone era when motorcycles were made and put together from human hands instead of programed robots and computerized technology. There is just something from your soul you can feel... When you strap your leg over one of these man--made pieces of steel, wake it up with a kick and sometimes a prayer... Just the sound entices and teases you to engage the transmission and twist the throttle to the "Twilight Zone"... The feel of real muscle and sweat that created this beast... vapors from the gas tank and exhaust pipes whispering go ahead and twist the throttle if you want some more... When you get done, after discerning prayers and "The Last Rites" they come back to life. They say, you only live twice. If I could ride it just once, I would understand and know why it was born...6/23/22
😊Dear friend Vince; your comments are a poetic pleasure!!
Thanks friend. Loscar✌️
A beautiful machine and great talent. Wish I had the money to purchase one, stunning.
I bought a slightly used Norton P11 1968 model in 1968 for only $700.00 Canadian dollars,it was a great bike and very fast and excellent handling,New they were selling for a little around $ 1,400.00 in 1968.Wish I still had it.
grandísimo e inmejorable trabajo.!!!!
Had a 1974 850 for many years. Thanks for posting.
A pleasure from me Charles. I have seen that we have the same musical tastes! Thank you for watching my videos. Loscar
@@LoscarMotorcycles Cool. I have a website chaz proulx DOT com I record in Montreal. Now own a "real" Boxer Cup Beemer. One of the series bikes that never raced. I take it to Montreal from New Hampshire. It replaced the Norton and I've had it since 2006. 55,000 mile. Just had the clutch replaced so if I and the bike keep going for ten years maybe I'll hit 100K. But of course still have feelings for Norton. Great video you obviously really know what you are doing.
Of course this year I won't be riding to Montreal. The US has done such a horrid job with Covid that the Border is closed to Americans don't blame them, but there is so much great riding up there. The Maritime Islands beckon but it's going to be a long time before I can head the Beemer north
Had a73 850, miss that bike.
Amazing work well done
A pleasure and thanks for watching my videos. Loscar ✌️
Now I see why this Commando is one of the few I've seen that doesn't even shake at tickover - this guy's attention to detail is second to none, and the precision setting up the ignition seen here .....
A pleasure and thanks for your note. Best wishes Loscar👍
And his mate, who then became my mate, had a Norton Commando. Many a night they used to let me hang out with them cleaning 'stuff' and smelling of bike oil ...... mmmmmmmmm 50 years ago! Bikers have always been my friends.
the joy of it all working after a rebuild!
For once some background music that`s not anoying!
I should know this; but what goes on behind the rear lobe
of the timing chest on this one?
What do you think of the CNW's electric start you have on your beautiful Norton?
Back in 1972 i paid 330 British pounds for a second hand commando fastback with 11000 miles on the clock. I traveled thousands of miles with it all over Britain.Im amazed at the prices they go for now.
Stephen Corfield ua-cam.com/video/Av-e5Xyqt7E/v-deo.html watch this
Thank you
IMPRESIONANTE, un auténtico sueño de motocicleta. No tengo palabras en serio. Enhorabuena al afortunado propietario que pueda disfrutar de semejante obra maestra.
Wish this guy was in my local bikeshop. Good to see a meticulous and knowledgeable mechanic at work. Does he have an apprentice absorbing all that knowledge?? Whereabouts is this?
I think it might be Sicily or Spain or no wait. I think maybe it's more like Argentina or Brazil.
the cheater button, electronic ignition and belt drive, bad the bone
You can do all you like with the fancy gauges but get the timing perfect then get on the road with the nuts finger tight, bring the advance up till it goes best, this is usually when if you kick is slowly it will kick back I am 66 have been a motorcycle rider since 14, rode lots of bikes but the Commando is my favourite, pure fun..
Is this the Brian Critchley who roared into Hurstville Boys High on a brand new 1968 Boneville
Same here ! I am 65, owned my 1970 since I was 20. Rode it for 30 minutes today. Got goose bumps. A beautiful machine. Sounds so nice.
Oh, yeah smooth jazz is soooooo much better than any narrative by the technician.
Vice grips? Really?
How good was that ))
La primaria una cinghia? Accensione elettronica?
Norton. L'unica moto che potrei mettere nel mio garage vicino alla Guzzi.
les meues felicitats
Moltes Grácies. Loscar
Only 28 degrees? Mild state of tune or is the flame travel that fast?
For electronic ignition, the correct one is 31º.
The 28º is only for ignition points. My mistake but the video was already done!
Very good question. Thanks Larry
@@LoscarMotorcycles That's a very efficient combustion chamber to piston relationship. Older Triumphs called for 38 I think.
Nice Bikes commandos are but I never seen 1 with more than 10,000 mi with a problem.
? not seen what?
Not seen 1 go 1000 miles with out a major problem dont get me wrong I have had 2 and liked them but they are too needy for me.
I should have spent the extra money in early 74 when i bought a Triumph 500cc Trophy Trail instead of an 850 Commando or Interstate.
How much cost of this bike sir
😄I'm sorry, but I'm not selling. Thanks for watching my videos. Best regards. Loscar👍✌
I stopped at 4:04. I have no idea what your doing.😒 mine is running so....
Hi friend. Depending on the direction of rotation, on the electronic ignition plate, there are two registers for setting the magnetic sensor.
At the Commando, the turn is to the left. That's why it's in the "anti-cloc" registry. Hope this is your question. Best regards and stay safe. Loscar✌🙏😷
@@LoscarMotorcycles Thanks for the reply. Can you tell me why my 73 850 commando doesn't have turn signals or any noticeable wiring for them? Also why are my exhaust pipes both on the right side? Most I see are one on each side.
@@mandovapehater6988 From what you tell me, I understand that your Commando has the original ignition by points and this is different from the electronic ignition.
What you ask me about the exhaust pipes, in the Scrambler model it had high exhausts but both with exit on the left side. What you have may not be correct. Greetings Loscar
@@LoscarMotorcycles maybe not but my dad bought it new so if it's wrong he must've done it. Any word on the turn signals? Looks like there are holes in the brake light assembly that have never been used and 5 wires going to the assembly but only 3 being used in the brake light only. Up front I only see much smaller holes in a bracket under the tank and not sure if there is wiring.
FFS! That music.....sounds like what I can recall from a 70s soft core porn B movie...had to switch it off and watch in mute. Totally unnecessary, why not just a basic over dub of what the guy's actually doing