1971 Norton Commando For Sale

1971 Norton Commando 750. Tax and MOT exempt. Originally a US import now fully UK registered as a historic vehicle with a J reg number plate.

Lots of work done. Tri-spark electronic ignition and mikuni carburettor fitted for reliability and ease of starting. Original airbox and carbs are available if required (although original carbs are not working). New chain, sprocket, seat, exhausts, tyres, battery, RGM kickstart, new wiring with modern regulator, fuses and relays, new control cables, new battery, new front vernier isolastics etc. Paint is not original but is in good condition. All the electrics work and brakes are good (for the age).
Starts reliably first kick and rides well.

Although MOT exempt, the last MOT ended July 2018 with no advisories. It's not been used much since then. Mileage shows 3270 but I can't confirm if that is correct (seems unlikely given the age but you never know).
On the down side please be aware this is an old British bike, be prepared for ongoing maintenance and care, it does leak oil (mostly primary drive), this is not uncommon. It also wet sumps if not used regularly.
The chassis number is registered as 140663 and engine is stamped 20M3S 140663 but note that the number is not visible on the frame anywhere that I can see, it may have been overpainted over the years or was never there originally, which I understand was a possibility on the early frames. I have no reason to suspect it is not all matching.
It has a tendency to diesel after it is switched off, it is not coked up, pistons are clean when I last looked and plugs look good so it seems to running correctly. This doesn't seem to cause any problems but I have not had time to investigate any further.
There is a scrape on the exhaust down pipe on the left hand side and some minor dents in the front mudguard otherwise all is in good condition for its age as can be seen from the pictures.

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Please contact me if you have any questions.

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