They only made 7,000 of them a year.Company bled money and pissed away millions of government aid while putting cheap parts in critical areas resulting in warranty claims that bankrupt the company. Featherbed frame was better. No rubber parts to wear out. Handles like it's on rails . Isolastic frame only used in production racing. Triumph and BSA would make 45,000-60,000 each year. Warranty claims because of using cheap parts in critical areas bankrupted the company. Pennywise and Pound foolish.😢
Too many steps before engine starts, as usual very hard to kick start, thats why brit bike industry can't beat japanese..learn from HD how they survive..
just took one of these out of storage for a friend and need to watch a few videos for the right way to get it going. I just learned about the ticklers and also found another showing how the cold enrichment works. Maybe tomorrow I will give it another shot.
Anybody know why mine has no turn signals or why I have both exhaut pipes on the same side. I think it's a 73 850 commando. Not sure of anything else as far as model.
Could be a 750S and somebody removed the indicators. The 750s had both pipes on the left, but high-line. If your numbers match you might have a bit of a rarity there. But originals were 750 only. Easy to tell from the barrel mounting bolts if its 750 or 850
Nice bike. The tail light is different than my '72. Also don't have a grab-bar on mine. It looks more lke a '73 to me. Before I went to electronic ignition, my cold-start routine was: trickle amals, 2 kicks with key off, kicker as high as possible & jump on it. If it didn't fire up...do it again. I never used the choke. With the Boyer electronics it usually starts first time. Warm start...no trickle, 1 kick.
This 750 was the good one, the 850 was a sleeping pill. But with the original tires you couldnt drive straight ahead on streets. love the hard sound, would like to have one again as old man now.
Yeah those 850s were so slow and draggy. I bought a '72 750 Combat Commando ("K" registration in England). It was fast and smooth but the mains went out at about 8500 miles. I was working at a place where I could obtain an 850 engine cheap and I went with that for the replacement. I had a little head work done, and a little carb fettling, but stayed with the 2S cam. Never could get it to go fast -- even without the fairing, it only turned 137 on the front straight at Ontario Raceway and earned two first-in-class trophies AFM at Riverside and Ontario (California), unfortunately, there wasn't room for a 25 or 26 tooth gearbox sprocket, I'm sure that the 24 tooth sprocket slowed it down (stock was 19 tooth). What a slug.
@gingafuzz Submit a video of your brother s normal habits when starting a commando .With good technique it requires far less effort and is much safer than seen in this video
Some of the comments are so obvious here, Ooooh he's not doing it right, or He should be doing this or that ..... Thing is! He did start it, and probably rode it for the rest of that day, (and then some) now whats wrong with that?
why's every one trying to give advise on how to start one of these ? you lot have no idea !! some one said take it off the side stand ha ha ha you try holding it up and starting it while sat on the beast !! people these days have no idea .... gorgeous bike ,bet she's worth a penny or two ;) i have a video of me on a triumph bonneville 750,sounds lovely ! shame im afraid of starting her after my last experience :(
Beautiful bike... did ya notice the skittish bastad flinch in background at 1:00? Funny, funny. The ower should sell the bike as it's too much for him to fire up. By the look on his face I thought he was having a stroke after kick starting the bike.
I noticed he kicked it over whilst it was still on the sidestand. Not a good idea. Eventually something will let go, usually the bolt holding the sidestand to the frame. Best to make sure sidestand is up first.
Could smile more........miserable b@stard
Bravo!
They only made 7,000 of them a year.Company bled money and pissed away millions of government aid while putting cheap parts in critical areas resulting in warranty claims that bankrupt the company. Featherbed frame was better. No rubber parts to wear out. Handles like it's on rails . Isolastic frame only used in production racing. Triumph and BSA would make 45,000-60,000 each year. Warranty claims because of using cheap parts in critical areas bankrupted the company. Pennywise and Pound foolish.😢
My 1965 Triumph Tr-6 with a hard tail and magneto is very easy to get going. It's like she can't wait to go for a ride.
He looks knackered
Beautiful
So, beauty, that Bike.
Too many steps before engine starts, as usual very hard to kick start, thats why brit bike industry can't beat japanese..learn from HD how they survive..
Fastest bike I ever owned was a 1970 Norton Commando S
Great sound from one of the worlds most beautiful bikes
A little tickle 😊
just took one of these out of storage for a friend and need to watch a few videos for the right way to get it going. I just learned about the ticklers and also found another showing how the cold enrichment works. Maybe tomorrow I will give it another shot.
had the same bike for 40 yrs, I see no fault in his technique
That was the reason I sold mine . It nearly did break my leg .
I weighed 130 lbs when I had mine. It was an adventure starting it. But I loved it.
That is the wrong way to tickle carbs. Just press and hold.
Lovely bike but i think i would fit an electric start for ease of use..!
Anybody know why mine has no turn signals or why I have both exhaut pipes on the same side. I think it's a 73 850 commando. Not sure of anything else as far as model.
Could be a 750S and somebody removed the indicators. The 750s had both pipes on the left, but high-line. If your numbers match you might have a bit of a rarity there. But originals were 750 only. Easy to tell from the barrel mounting bolts if its 750 or 850
@@RodFleming-World scrambler
That's music.
I enjoy the sound as well
Great clip. Sounds like it wants to tear down the street! thanks
Disc front brake on a 72. Nice upgrade.
That is how they did come with! Not the best working one . Replaced mine with a 4 piston brake caliber. A little better that way .
On the side stand ?? A Commando should be started on its wheels ..
it seems very tired .
Beautiful bike!
a wonderful feeling to kickstart a vintage motorcycle.
Until it kicks back!
Beautiful sounding bike.
That's for sure Mate. The critics come out of the woodwork on YT. I had a 73 Commando and damn I miss that old girl. (]8^ )
should have stayed in england were it belongs far too good 4 a convict.
These pommy motorcycles were a big part of my youth ,,I sure had fun.
Nice bike. The tail light is different than my '72. Also don't have a grab-bar on mine. It looks more lke a '73 to me. Before I went to electronic ignition, my cold-start routine was: trickle amals, 2 kicks with key off, kicker as high as possible & jump on it. If it didn't fire up...do it again. I never used the choke. With the Boyer electronics it usually starts first time. Warm start...no trickle, 1 kick.
Start it however you like mate its a corker!
a schoolgirl could start a commando easier than you using good technique
something about the norton commando is just so cool!
1:02 best moment haha
Hahaha! that guy in the back got scared!
@rolesvill no sir , they do
Good NIGHT mate! Don't you know how to kick a bike? Tickle, choke and KICK!
This 750 was the good one, the 850 was a sleeping pill. But with the original tires you couldnt drive straight ahead on streets. love the hard sound, would like to have one again as old man now.
Yeah those 850s were so slow and draggy. I bought a '72 750 Combat Commando ("K" registration in England). It was fast and smooth but the mains went out at about 8500 miles. I was working at a place where I could obtain an 850 engine cheap and I went with that for the replacement. I had a little head work done, and a little carb fettling, but stayed with the 2S cam. Never could get it to go fast -- even without the fairing, it only turned 137 on the front straight at Ontario Raceway and earned two first-in-class trophies AFM at Riverside and Ontario (California), unfortunately, there wasn't room for a 25 or 26 tooth gearbox sprocket, I'm sure that the 24 tooth sprocket slowed it down (stock was 19 tooth). What a slug.
Such a sexy sound.
@Zircemerald You HAVE to be angry,when you gonna ride a Norton. :-)) LOL!
No problem's with the non combat type engine? dont rev it too much and youlll be fine. nice bike though.
@gingafuzz Submit a video of your brother s normal habits when starting a commando .With good technique it requires far less effort and is much safer than seen in this video
Some of the comments are so obvious here, Ooooh he's not doing it right, or He should be doing this or that ..... Thing is! He did start it, and probably rode it for the rest of that day, (and then some) now whats wrong with that?
Very nice Norton Commando
I noticede he wasn't wearing a helmet. If he doesn't wear a helmet the kick start lever could fly off and hit him in the head immediatly.
you are smoking good grass.....!
Beautiful bike. Sounds great. One comment, DO NOT KICK A BRIT BIKE on the side stand. They can and will snap off.
why's every one trying to give advise on how to start one of these ? you lot have no idea !! some one said take it off the side stand ha ha ha you try holding it up and starting it while sat on the beast !! people these days have no idea .... gorgeous bike ,bet she's worth a penny or two ;) i have a video of me on a triumph bonneville 750,sounds lovely ! shame im afraid of starting her after my last experience :(
Beautiful bike... did ya notice the skittish bastad flinch in background at 1:00? Funny, funny. The ower should sell the bike as it's too much for him to fire up. By the look on his face I thought he was having a stroke after kick starting the bike.
dont try this at home learn to do it properly
I noticed he kicked it over whilst it was still on the sidestand. Not a good idea. Eventually something will let go, usually the bolt holding the sidestand to the frame. Best to make sure sidestand is up first.