Thank you for not layering a sound track over this video. I love the sound of the bike. Motorcycles didn’t have to get any better than this. Comfortable riding position, light weight, excellent handling and super pretty. Reminds me of my first girlfriend.
Most people who have enjoyed a Norton commando in their younger days still hanker for one now as an an older person. The rubber mounted ride and the sound never leave you.
This brought back memories of the 1970 Norton Commando Roadster, I had in 72, thought I was king, always regretted moving it on, but I was young and stupid, love to ride another. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.
I did the same thing so can relate. I had a second hand 750 commando and traded it for a shiny new Honda 750 four. Much more reliable but now as an older rider I would rather have a Norton in the shed if I had the bread.
The Norton commando combat 750 was very fast when it was introduced to the US market the Americans were sceptical of Norton quoting 12.6 seconds for the quarter mile so Norton took a bike of the assembly line crated it up and sent it to California then Norton test rider went to the Orange County Raceway drag strip and did a 12.24 standing quarter mile while Steve McQueen looked on with other invited guests what a great publicity stunt
I had a 1970 Norton Commando, it smooths out at speed because the isolastic rubber mounts would absord the vibration at speed; while idling the bike engine would shake.
My partner who has 2x 850 commandos just told me the 850 commando was very fast in fact in 1973 0n the 2 september a 850 fitted with 24T counter sprocket was electronically timed at 142.74 mph flying start at Elvington Yorkshire England and then the same machine 850 commando fitted with 19T countershaft sprocket with same factory rider was electronically timed over a standing start quarter mile of 12.00 seconds flat and a terminal speed of 114.68 mph . Not bad for 50 year old bike compare the 12 seconds for the quarter mile against some later model motorbikes
I just bought a Combat and am in the process of stripping her down. One of the things I cannot locate is the "Combat" decal for the sidecovers. Anyone help with this?
If you're interested in a precise rebuild, '72 Combats were labeled with 'Commando' on the side panel. The 'Combat' logo came much later, but if interested Andover and RGM sell 'Combat' logos
I owned a '72 Commando Roadster with the Combat engine. Norton's premier service guy, John Hudson, set it up for pre-delivery. It was stunningly fast, it was thrillingly responsive, it was beautifully smooth, it had precise handling. It was stunningly fast -- almost as fast as my '69 Commando "S", it was thrillingly responsive -- almost as responsive as my '69 Commando "S", it was beautifully smooth -- almost as smooth as my '69 Commando "S", it had precise handling -- almost as precise as my '69 Commando "S". Yeah, sort of a disappointment.
Do you mean whitworth by any chance,how quaint but Of its time. Always liked them but not reliable .at the time ,but now alternative parts available to cure some of the old problems . encountered ,if.it were down to looks a winn er,
I bought a Combat in 1983. 72 I think for $800. after ETS'd from the Army. Always wanted one as one of my high school friends older Brother rode a Commando. I thought he was cool. I ended up destroying it early one Sat morning in a ditch. So what did I do? after the pain subsided, I bought a Commando 750.. I parked both of them outside leaned on a tree. The Commando was really reliable. Life,wife and kids came along. no more Norton. I tend to be a Honda man these days. I still remember the beautiful Nortons.
I recommend you open up those exhaust pipes, get more power at mid to high rpms, and reveal the ideal exhaust note. The mufflers they make for flat track twins are about right. Here's an example of how a proper British twin cylinder engine should sound. ua-cam.com/video/ip6rU0z54YU/v-deo.html
I had a combat pure bliss ,used to pull along side Tridents while in 3rd toyed with them, when they top speed in 5th, id click her into fourth and leave them in the dust
Thank you for not layering a sound track over this video. I love the sound of the bike. Motorcycles didn’t have to get any better than this. Comfortable riding position, light weight, excellent handling and super pretty. Reminds me of my first girlfriend.
Possibly one of the best vintage bikes on the market 🙂🤠
Most people who have enjoyed a Norton commando in their younger days still hanker for one now as an an older person. The rubber mounted ride and the sound never leave you.
Beautiful machine
you were fortunate to get a ride on that classic..what a beauty..thanks.....
Great riding. Wahoo!
Norton Commando has always been my dream machine 😮
Amazing motorcycle, for sure!
This brought back memories of the 1970 Norton Commando Roadster, I had in 72, thought I was king, always regretted moving it on, but I was young and stupid, love to ride another. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.
Very cool!
I did the same thing so can relate. I had a second hand 750 commando and traded it for a shiny new Honda 750 four. Much more reliable but now as an older rider I would rather have a Norton in the shed if I had the bread.
I have this same exact 'notorious' motorcycle. It's a time capsule for sure.
She's a beauty!
Oh my gosh....that's a 10/10 gorgeous bike...and a real "holy-grail" of a bike too
She was a real hoot to ride. Wahoo!
What a beauty! I had a 71 Combat 750 with 5000 original miles, then I got divorced. Need I say more. I miss my Norton.
Dang!
It's great to hear so much good coments about this lush looking machine we all like are different styles and brands
It really is!
Absolutely beautiful work :) currently restoring a 1968 Commando myself such brilliant motorcycles to work on an ride
Possibly best of the British bikes from the 60's & 70's...Wahoo!
The Norton commando combat 750 was very fast when it was introduced to the US market the Americans were sceptical of Norton quoting 12.6 seconds for the quarter mile so Norton took a bike of the assembly line crated it up and sent it to California then Norton test rider went to the Orange County Raceway drag strip and did a 12.24 standing quarter mile while Steve McQueen looked on with other invited guests what a great publicity stunt
After riding two of these beautiful Commando 750's I do believe this. Wahoo!
Nice bike 👍 had a 1965 Norton matchless chopper 750
Would love to have seen that! Wahoo!
I had a 1970 Norton Commando, it smooths out at speed because the isolastic rubber mounts would absord the vibration at speed; while idling the bike engine would shake.
Nice...you may like Sundays video...John Player Norton 😉
My partner who has 2x 850 commandos just told me the 850 commando was very fast in fact in 1973 0n the 2 september a 850 fitted with 24T counter sprocket was electronically timed at 142.74 mph flying start at Elvington Yorkshire England and then the same machine 850 commando fitted with 19T countershaft sprocket with same factory rider was electronically timed over a standing start quarter mile of 12.00 seconds flat and a terminal speed of 114.68 mph . Not bad for 50 year old bike compare the 12 seconds for the quarter mile against some later model motorbikes
Absolutely amazing!
if i could own any classic bike it would be this
It's a fabulous bike 🙂
Wahoo great video 👍
That was a fun motorcycle!
Amazing bike ❤💪
It really is!
That was an absolute work of art in every single metric!
Truly amazing motorcycle even by today's standards. Love it!
Fastest production 4 stroker of its time in my book, but just a tad behind my '72 H2.
Love the H2...
do they ship motorcycles worldwide?
They have shipped to other countries before. You'd have to call them. Baxtercycle.com
I just bought a Combat and am in the process of stripping her down. One of the things I cannot locate is the "Combat" decal for the sidecovers. Anyone help with this?
Try Baxtercycle.com
Andover Norton uk
If you're interested in a precise rebuild, '72 Combats were labeled with 'Commando' on the side panel. The 'Combat' logo came much later, but if interested Andover and RGM sell 'Combat' logos
@@robertshepherd3832 not a precise rebuild, although that thought has crossed my mind, but I want to try something even more original.
Hydrogen.
@@Gerard2423Not too sure which suppliers can help you with that project. Good luck though.
Sweet.
Very!
I owned a '72 Commando Roadster with the Combat engine. Norton's premier service guy, John Hudson, set it up for pre-delivery. It was stunningly fast, it was thrillingly responsive, it was beautifully smooth, it had precise handling.
It was stunningly fast -- almost as fast as my '69 Commando "S", it was thrillingly responsive -- almost as responsive as my '69 Commando "S", it was beautifully smooth -- almost as smooth as my '69 Commando "S", it had precise handling -- almost as precise as my '69 Commando "S". Yeah, sort of a disappointment.
Crazy fun...I rode a 68 Commando a few days later. Video on that bike should be out soon. Wahoo!
Need Wentworth tool's for it
I'm sure!
Also British Standard, metric and SAE
Do you mean whitworth by any chance,how quaint but
Of its time. Always liked them but not reliable .at the time ,but now alternative parts available to cure some of the old problems . encountered ,if.it were down to looks a winn er,
I have ARP cylinder head bolts on mine.@@davidshattock9522
My G15CSR would see it off😂😂😂😂 very nice though
Life is full of fun, fast motorcycles. Wahoo!
I bought a Combat in 1983. 72 I think for $800. after ETS'd from the Army. Always wanted one as one of my high school friends older Brother rode a Commando. I thought he was cool. I ended up destroying it early one Sat morning in a ditch. So what did I do? after the pain subsided, I bought a Commando 750.. I parked both of them outside leaned on a tree. The Commando was really reliable. Life,wife and kids came along. no more Norton. I tend to be a Honda man these days. I still remember the beautiful Nortons.
You've lived a good life. Wahoo!
A real Norton combat engine must have the special cylinder head, the special camshaft SS, or it is not a Combat engine.
Wahoo
I recommend you open up those exhaust pipes, get more power at mid to high rpms, and reveal the ideal exhaust note. The mufflers they make for flat track twins are about right. Here's an example of how a proper British twin cylinder engine should sound. ua-cam.com/video/ip6rU0z54YU/v-deo.html
Wahoo!
I had a combat pure bliss ,used to pull along side Tridents while in 3rd toyed with them, when they top speed in 5th, id click her into fourth and leave them in the dust
Nice!