1975 Norton Commando 850. Will it start?

I bought a barnfind 1975 Norton Commando. Last time it was a running motorcycle was in 1980. Engine is seized. This will be a series of videos getting it unstuck and getting it running back on the road. Enjoy the pain and joy associated with reviving and subsequently restoring an old vintage british bike. Enjoy!‪@bensbritishbikes5279‬

[@Marius_vanderLubbe]

Looking forward to this.

[@timranachan3224]

Me too!

[@douglasDean-y5b]

Enjoyed very much. Looking fwd to future episodes and am now a subscriber. I am britbiker9 .

[@donnievickery3744]

Have worked on nortons 35 yrs,best option rust check in spark plug holes sit for a week wrench on alternator nut boom free

[@benvdh9658]

Yes! Good point. Cylinder head was already off when I bought it so that’s why

[@timranachan3224]

Do you ever wonder, when making these videos, if someone out there watching will suddenly realise that 'That bike used to be mine! (my dad's, my uncle's...)'.
Wouldn't that be marvellous?
Btw that Commando was my lusted-over bike when I was 15. I even painted 'Norton Commando 850' on my bicycle. Looking forward to more videos m8.

[@pauldow1648]

What was the story on the bike.

[@benvdh9658]

Yea I do wonder but in this case the owner has passed and his son sold it to me. I see these situations a lot. Perhaps it’s time to trade up your bicycle for a Norton?

[@philiphorner31]

Clean out the crankshaft sump.

[@benvdh9658]

Yes Sir. Part 3 I’ll address that👍

[@graememorrison333]

Cant help think that PlusGas would have been quicker than WD!

[@benvdh9658]

Never heard of plusgas. What is it?

[@pdm2201]

Congratulations. Looking forward to seeing the ressurection.