Used 1975 Norton Commando Roadster Used 850L

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Being
an online retail store, we have the opportunity to allow payments
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Zap
Leather and Cycle 920 W. Main St. Paynesville, MN 56362
phone
[hidden information] Mon-Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 11am-6pm
For
nearly twenty years, our shop has been restoring and repairing nearly
all brands
of
motorcycles, including Ariel, BMW, BSA, Harley Davidson, Indian Scout & Warrior, Indian
Brave, Indian Enfield, Norton, Royal Enfield, Triumph, to name a few.
1975
Norton Commando Roadster Mk3
Electric
Start.High Performance Custom-Built Vintage Classic.
THIS
BIKE SHIFTS ON THE LEFT SIDE AND THE REAR BRAKE LEVER IS ON THE RIGHT
SIDE.
Complete
Frame-off Restoration by Zap Cycle, using every modern upgrade.Looks
very original, very vintage, but is loaded with modern upgrades and
high performance parts.
FRAME-OFFRESTORATION
/ CUSTOM BUILD
MANY
HIGH PERFORMANCE UPGRADES
Frame
VIN Tag says [hidden information]
Engine
number [hidden information]
Gearbox
number [hidden information]
Clean
title in my name.
ENGINE
Twenty
hours of head-work, porting and polishing.
New
Carillo racing rods.
Lightened
and balanced flywheels for better acceleration and less vibration.
New
connecting rod big-end bearings.
New
Superblend main crankshaft bearings.
Kibblewhite
valve guides.
Black
Diamond valves.
New
Powermax pistons & rings.
Kibblewhite
chrome moly pushrods.
Lightened
and polished rockers to give quicker acceleration.
High
performance valve springs.
Cylinder
deck has been milled.
Genuine
Norton Factory Racing 4S Torque Cam. This is a high lift, long
duration cam designed to optimize mid-range torque. It’s easy to
resist revving to redline, as maximum power is produced throughout
the mid-range.
Reground
lifters.
Engine
has moderately high compression.
We're
using 9-to-1 compression pistons, but we milled the cylinder deck
surface for assured gasket sealing surfaces, and we milled the head
.015”, all of which raises compression slightly over stock.
Anti-Sumping
Valve.
Braided
stainless steel rocker oil lines, for better reliability over OEM
nylon lines.
Aftermarket
oil cooler.
Braided
stainless steel oil lines throughout.
Positive
Crankcase Ventilation Valve.
New
headers, and early Commando-style mufflers, for aesthetics.
New
Mk3 Vernier Isolastics components.
CLUTCH
AND GEARBOX
Upgraded
electric starter system, using a high output 4-brush starter motor
and upgraded 18-cam sprag gear in lieu of out-dated 14-cam sprag
gear.
New
primary chain and new primary chain adjuster assembly.
All
our rebuilds receive the benefit of our well-known ZM EZ-Pull Clutch
Modification.
CHARGING
SYSTEM AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
We
decided to upgrade all lighting to LED, which is polarity sensitive,
so we needed to wire the entire bike as a negative ground. The extra
bright LED headlight is very impressive, yet has a vintage look to
it.
Exclusive
bar-end LED signals, designed and custom-made by our shop....
Exclusive
taillight, designed and custom-made by our shop,with integrated
signal lights built into a stock BSA taillight.... The signals are self-canceling....
LED
instrument lights....
Pazon
electronic ignition, which fires on only 10.8 volts. (Boyer requires
12.5 volts)
High
output alternator.
Typmpanium
solid-state regulator/rectifier.
Maintenance-free, sealed, glass-mat sealed battery, high cold-cranking-amps.
CARBURETORS
New
upgraded Amal Premier carburetors, which are designed with forged,
hard-anodized slides for longevity and non-stick.
Another
improvements of the Premier carbs is a 'stay-up float made from a
military grade materialthat will not allow the float to sink for any
reason.
This
float is adjustable unlike the OEM float.
A
Viton float needle is another bonus.
The
carb uses a removeable pilot jet for better fine-tuning.
K
& N high-flow washable reusable air cleaner.
INSTRUMENTS
Genuine
Norton speedometer, overhauled by Nisonger
Instrument, odometer reset to zero.
Genuine
Norton tachometer, overhauled by Nisonger Instrument.All instrument lights have been converted to LED.
FRAME
AND CHASSIS
Frame and all black parts have been powder-coated.
Every
nut and bolt is brand new, using stainless steel where practical and
available.
New
wheel bearings.
Good
side stand, good centerstand.
New
cables.
New
seat.
WHEELS
and TIRES
We've
lowered the center-of-gravity by rebuilding the wheels with
lightweight 18” shouldered rims, stainless steel spokes and
stainless steel nipples.Just
as modern sportbikes run 17" wheels for better handling, the 18"
versions will make the Norton handle much better than with its OEM
19" wheels. Using 18" wheels has lowered the center of gravity
and will allow the bike to handle better, steer better, corner better.We've
installed radial tires, as well.Front
tire is a German-made Continental Conti Road Attack 100/90R18 radial.
Rear tire is a German-made Continental Conti Classic Attack 110/90R18
radial.
FRONT
END AND SUSPENSION
Upgraded
Timpken steering bearings.
New
isolastic bushings and new swingarm bushings.
Progressive
brand shocks.
Overhauled
front forks -- new stanchion tubes, new internal bushings, improved Progressive brand fork
springs.We've cured the 'topping-out' clunk so often heard on Nortons.
Gas
tank sealed with Red-Kote, new petcocks, high performance Motion Pro gas line.
Upgraded
brakes, Ferodo racing pads up front, braided stainless steel brake lines, stainless steel caliper pistons,
and high pressure stainless steel master cylinder.
Taller
gearing for less revs at highway speeds.
New
high performance drive chain.
Fresh
oil change after 50 break-in miles.
Head
gasket re-torqued, valves readjusted.
GASOLINE
Runs
strong on pump gas,although we always recommend non-ethanol.
#1
choice: non-ethanol
#2
choice: 87-91 octane, adding Star-Tron gas treatment.
High
octane is not necessary, but if you choose to use it, make sure you
add Star-Tron gas treatment, as much of the high octane has alcohol
added, and Star-Tron will negate the damaging effects of ethanol.
Fresh
gas is most important, as there will be lesslikelihood of water
in the gas.
We've
built the bikewith modern upgrades, while keeping the
appearance of the bikevery original.Overall
improvements over stock = quicker acceleration, faster on top end,
with a smoother engine as well.Watch a cold engine start on y0u tube named"1975 Norton Commando MKIII High Performance Custom"If Buyer wishes us to substitute the dual Amal Premier carburetors for a new single Mikuni set-up, we will oblige at no extra cost.We are receptive to adding other options or performing custom work as Buyer wishes. Prices will be discussed as per request.This beauty is tuned-up and ready to ride.***************************************************************************************************************************************We've been restoring Nortons for nearly 20 years. Please compare our quality and prices to Colorado Norton Works.Currently, our price on OEM '75 Mk3 restorations is $19,999, and we'll have two with the JPN paint scheme ready to sell in apx 30 days.We have at least fifteen more Norton Commandos ready for restoration. Call for prices and options.************************
Feel free to call me personally for more details.Feel
free to ask for more photos or info. Call Store/Shop [hidden information].Check
my feedback, bid with confidence, and feel free to call with
questions.
Shipping is the responsibility of the Buyer, but we
will arrange shipping to the lower 48 states, if Buyer so desires.
Shipping to the coast could cost $600 to $800, and shipping to almost anywhere else in the lower 48 U.S states is $400 to $600.
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AND SHIPPING POLICY
We
are in the business of servicing and restoring vintage American,
British, and European motorcycles.
Doing
business with Zap Leather and Cycle carries with it the advantage of
professionalism,
quality
workmanship, and a dependable motorcycle.
Like
all businesses, we have financial responsibilities such as payroll,
supplier invoices, and taxes.

For
this reason, we depend on prompt payment.
We
hereby emphasize our simple payment policy and must demand strict
adherence to it.
A
non-refundable PayPal deposit of $2,000 is due within 24 hours of
auction close,
after
which a late fee of 1% of purchase price shall be assessed.
Remaining
balance is due within 3 days of auction close, after which
a
late fee of 2% of purchase price shall be assessed, and
a
non-payment claim shall be filed against Buyer.
Final
payment may be made by bank transfer, wire transfer,
cash,
personal check, bank check, or money order.
We
can accept credit cards or PayPal for a 3% User Fee.
The
motorcycle shall be released after all funds have cleared.
We
appreciate the many positive experiences of the past, and
we
sincerely thank our past Buyers for their purchases.
Thank
you all for your interest. Good luck bidding. Chuck at
Zap Leather and Cycle
.