!970 Norton Commando new to me and ride report

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

It's a common mod with 350LCs to use a (smaller) 250LC master cylinder to improve brake feel, so I could see it working well on your Commando (which looks to be an excellent and well-sorted example, by the way.)

Got a TZ250 master cylinder for my YPVS, it's exactly the same as a 250LC master cylinder, 350 is 5/8, 250 is 1/2

[mangocrazy]

It's a common mod with 350LCs to use a (smaller) 250LC master cylinder to improve brake feel, so I could see it working well on your Commando (which looks to be an excellent and well-sorted example, by the way.)

Got a TZ250 master cylinder for my YPVS, it's exactly the same as a 250LC master cylinder, 350 is 5/8, 250 is 1/2

It definitely made a big improvement on my 350LC when I fitted the 250 master cylinder. Previously it felt really wooden and unresponsive. With the 1/2" m/cyl feel has improved enormously and it actually makes the brakes feel more powerful. I'm sure you'll be very pleased with the improvement.

[JackyJoll]

One legend is that the oversized master cylinder was deliberate, because Norton’s American customers were scared of a good front brake.

[rodbargee]

Been out and about on the commando a few times in the last two weeks, its been nicely put together by the restorer but its suffering from the I didn't tighten it up much in case I strip a thread syndrome. Todays casualties LH exhaust rose/header screw came loose, and the kickstart too now catching the brand new RH exhaust on the return. All duly tightened but will now sit down and fettle everything I can put a spanner on. Great ride though, still tight and precise steering, Pulls well and sounds a peach. So happy with it, it's not a big fan of hot starting on the kick though.

[JackyJoll]

It may need a push on the ticklers for hot starting.

[rodbargee]

It may need a push on the ticklers for hot starting.

indeed it will go but copious tickling required! looks like ill be busy bolting stuff up tight for a bit. Hope the motor doesn't suffer the half done up bolts syndrome

[crust]

Lovely

[mangocrazy]

It may need a push on the ticklers for hot starting.

indeed it will go but copious tickling required! looks like ill be busy bolting stuff up tight for a bit. Hope the motor doesn't suffer the half done up bolts syndrome

If it was me I'd already have invested in a tribal size bottle of blue Loctite and some lockwire.

[ZRX61]

Friend of mine out here in the colonies is a bit obsessed with them. He has a full set of every year, every model, every color. Same deal with Kaw H2 750's.