There’s nothing more seductive than a badass Norton Commando Combat.  Yet there’s also no other Norton with the darker reputation!

This ’72 Combat came to us in boxes, and Ray, its owner, was naturally concerned about the grenade hidden inside. Our charge was to get in, get the engine up to spec, do some machining to get the oil scavenge in place, fit roller NJ306 main bearings, do a full spec NYC Norton engine rebuild, and add some good breathing.  We skimmed and ground the brake and fit Ferodo pads with a 13mm master cylinder.  My goodness does this bike snort! The CNW electric start is a no-brainer.  The aesthetics were kept stock(ish) with the addition of our fork yokes so Ray could play with steering geometry a bit. What rolled off our lift is a very usable, rideable, comfortable, reliable British Classic Norton Commando Combat Roadster 750cc.

It is refreshing to see such a tidy, clean example of Norton’s classic Commando in its factory trim.

An abbreviated list of features for this bike:

• Full NYC Norton Motor Build
• Full NYC Norton Gearbox Rebuild
• NYC Norton Pinchbolt Fork Yokes with bar mounts
• Complete Gauge Restoration as new
• Combat Oil Scavenge Modification
• CNW Combat Breather
• CNW Starter
• NYC Norton Swingarm Spindle Mod
• Amal Premier Carbs
• Vernier Isolastics
• Front disk blanchard ground, 13mm master cylinder
• Hagon shocks
• Bridgestone Battalax tires
• Full NYC Norton wiring using Mo.Unit buss system and converted Lucas switchgear to suit
• LED Lighting
• Frame, swingarm, and ancillaries powdercoated
• New bodywork painted in ’72 Combat “D” motif
• Stainless fasteners throughout

We love to do our fancy specials and race bikes, but upgraded yet stock(ish) restorations/rebuilds are our bread-and-butter.
If you have a bike that needs a new life, please contact us on how we can get you back to the twisties in style and haste.

If you’re interested in beautiful Nortons, please Contact us for pricing and availability