Used 1974 Norton Roadster Used 828L

Seller Description

A 3 year project, I built this bike using the best from my Commando collection beginning with a matching numbers engine and transmission. The majority of the bike is 74 correct with the exception of the Mk3 frame which was converted back to 74 spec. by Brinkracecraft.com.

Wheels were crafted by Hagon in UK using hubs rebuilt with sealed bearings laced with stainless spokes to Morad shouldered alloy rims, 19" wm3 front, 18" wm4 rear. The electric start begin as a Bob Oswald conversion based on his Kenny Dreer VR-880 design, then perfected by me with a extremely robust starter bracket fabricated by Brinkracecraft.com. A Dreer VR-880 idler bracket with high speed bearings courtesy of Fred Eaton of Old Britts completed the conversion and made it reliable. The Spyke starter is US made in California and easily turns over the 850 even when wet sumped. No "electric assist" here. An Odyssey PC535 battery provides the juice combined with marine grade heavy duty battery cables. The engine was rebuilt with a real shelf find - a nos 850 cylinder (Storm's Cycle, the Norton dealer in DFW in their heyday) so pistons are standard size. Belt drive and clutch with ring gear are QPD/Bob Oswald which uses Barnett friction plates. Clutch action with Bob's unique steel pins in the clutch basketwhich the plain plates ride on is smooth and quick with no slip. The engine has stock compression and cam but has been ported and flowed and manifolds matched to head by Pete Lovell of England, designer of Norvil belt drive, machinist and tuner extraordinaire. The result is a very smooth engine that likes to rev. To make it stop as good as it goes, I converted to the RGM floating disc with Lockheed racing caliper. And during a cold winter spell I meticulously hand sanded, filed and polished the stock Norton/Lockheed master cylinder before sending it off to RGM for their 13mm piston conversion. More photos of this very fast wonderful sounding rolling artwork can be seen on my web site at...http://customclassiccycles.com/HTML/BlueBikePhoto1.htm For recently shot YouTube videos visit these links...Here's the first of the three videos... https://youtu.be/6nmZFu6YMCA The second vid...https://youtu.be/L3sD9FTwGmo And the third one... https://youtu.be/VZwLLNw0TqQ The bike is located about 1.5 hours south of Fort Worth and I will bring it to a friend's house near DFW airport for inspection by a serious buyer. With proper license and ID the bike can be ridden.I will also deliver the bike to the DFW area for pickup or shipment arranged by buyer at no added cost. For shipment overseas, I will deliver to Houston port for $200. Buyer must make arrangements and pay for all shipping costs. If you're looking for a Commando with killer looks, handling, sound, performance and no kickstarting then this is the bike./Bob Cox, Custom Classic Cycles. Please note that I reserve the right to end this auction at any time as I will be listing the bike in the DFW area.
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