Our friend Scott rang and asked if we’d work up his ’72 Combat. (Of course we would!) It came to us with some period cafe features, but it needed lots of love, and wasn’t completely in his vision.  Many conversations on aesthetics were had, and Scott was continually drawn to the famous green Manxes built by Francis Beart in the late ’50s. Discussions about the philosophical differences between ’50s era bikes and ’70s era bikes ensued; often we see folks “caff’ing” their later bikes with early Featherbed trim and it’s hard to get it right – mixing metaphors. Our mission was to build his Commando with all the right stuff on the inside, give a not-so-subtle nod to Beart with the “Ludlow Green” chassis and custom features on the outside, while working with a very decidedly Commando-framed machine. When we rolled it down off the lift and took it for some serious test-riding, it was clear this was a very special machine.  Wowsa!

An abbreviated list of features for this bike:

• Full NYC Norton Motor Build
• Full NYC Norton Gearbox Rebuild
• Polished alloy 3.5 gallon tank
• Polished aluminum rear seat by Evan Wilcox with custom upholstery
• NYC Norton Pinchbolt Fork Yokes
• Complete Gauge Restoration as new
• Combat Oil Scavenge Modification
• CNW Combat Breather
• CNW Starter
• NYC Norton Swingarm Spindle Mod
• Keihin FCR carbs
• Vernier Isolastics
• Stiffening kit in front brake
• Maxton Racing Shocks built to our spec
• Bridgestone Battalax tires
• Full NYC Norton wiring using Mo.Unit buss system and Mo.Switches for controls
• LED Lighting
• Frame, swingarm, and ancillaries powdercoated “Ludlow Green”
• Sidecovers painted in custom NYC Norton 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