It was advertised as 'Norton Cover Girl', which I learned meant that it was the actual bike supplied for the cover photograph of the third edition of the Clymer Norton manual Electric Engine
When purchased, I was told it had approx 9,700 original miles on the engine and tranny, but it has been stored in a garage for 15 years. There is surface oxidation on the aluminum engine casings (but polishes out quite easily) and head, with rust spots on the chrome, including those awesome Norton pea-shooter pipes Belt Transmission✔ Electric Engine✔ Air Cooling System
This bike is a one family owned bike since new, the bike has been sat idle since 1977 the year it was wrecked on the left hand side, bars, tank, side cover, speedometer and left exhaust was damaged. The bike is 99% rust free, It still has the original MADE IN ENGLAND AVON GP Tires Mi. I have replaced all of the items and had the speedometer housing repaired and sealed, I will include a photo of the spedometer before repair verifying the original mileage as accurate Electric Engine
This bike is a one family owned bike since new, the bike has been sat idle since 1977 the year it was wrecked on the left hand side, bars, tank, side cover, speedometer and left exhaust was damaged. The bike is 99% rust free, It still has the original MADE IN ENGLAND AVON GP Tires M. we have replaced all of the items and had the speedometer housing repaired and sealed, I will include a photo of the spedometer before repair verifying the original mileage as accurate Electric Engine
I presumed that this was the original mileage, but an Ebay member shared that the speedometer may be from an earlier model. I am including a Corbin Gunfighter Seat & 2 Handlebars, which transform this into a racer. xxxx Norton Commando 850 Mark III is in excellent condition Belt Transmission
This bike is a one family owned bike since new, the bike has been sat idle since 1977 the year it was wrecked on the left hand side, bars, tank, side cover, speedometer and left exhaust was damaged. The bike is 99% rust free, It still has the original MADE IN ENGLAND AVON GP Tires Mi. I have replaced all of the items and had the speedometer housing repaired and sealed, I will include a photo of the spedometer before repair verifying the original mileage as accurate Electric Engine
It was originally painted black with red but I saw so many similar paint jobs I opted to have the Vintage Vendor repaint it for me, the engine is running perfectly no accidents ,always kept in garage
It was advertised as 'Norton Cover Girl', which I learned meant that it was the actual bike supplied for the cover photograph of the third edition of the Clymer Norton manual
Small tear ( one inch) in seat. All new grips. Brake calipers redone using ss pistons. New tires. Tank and sides power coated black with silver lettering. Tank is metal
Small tear ( one inch) in seat. All new grips. Brake calipers redone using ss pistons. New tires. Tank and sides power coated black with silver lettering. Tank is metal
It was advertised as 'Norton Cover Girl', which I learned meant that it was the actual bike supplied for the cover photograph of the third edition of the Clymer Norton manual Electric Engine
The engine, VIN plate and gearbox, and the left fuel tank mount all have matching numbers. I did not mount the exhaust back on, but the exhaust ports were always tape. Tank is clean inside. Still has the original frame decals. Bike is in beautiful condition. It has 10,217 miles
The engine, VIN plate and gearbox, and the left fuel tank mount all have matching numbers. I did not mount the exhaust back on, but the exhaust ports were always tape. Tank is clean inside. Still has the original frame decals. Bike is in beautiful condition. It has 10,217 miles
Matching Engine and Frame numbers. Corbin seat for those long rides. Original Blue License Plate.16,873 original miles. The electric start motor was disconnected and replaced with a block off plate that says "Sonny Angel Designs 1979" 16873 Miles✔ Belt Transmission✔ Electric Engine
1Riders Manual2Original Service Vouchersxxxx4 edition of World-wide Distributors & Dealers booklet4Instructional Literature Wallet5Wassell Clutch Control Cable (new)6Headlight mounting bolts and "O" rings7Front turn signals8Contact Breaker Plate with new points9Auto advance mechanism10Front gas tank reflectors11Original muffler brackets for reverse flow mufflers (which rotted off a long time ago)12Starter gasket13New steering lock14Disc brake pads (I set)15Tool tray16Reqar chain oiler17Trunk lock18Rear brake dust cover19Srews for front fender when used without mud-flapMileage = 20,791Additional new parts and tools are also included in purchase Please ask for details Chain Transmission
Less then xxxx miles since upgrades.. Built by Bill Bibbiani of SoCal Norton Club in xxxx with 14,500 miles. steel tank and side covers. Excellent running and Looking machine with All essential upgrades. 75 Norton MK3 Many upgrades
The engine runs well, and starts easily on the electric starter, which is fitted with heavy leads, and drives the engine powerfully. Tires are good front and back, and the wheel rims are in great shape. The rear brake was fitted with a new stain less m/cyl, and stainless pistons in the rear caliper, also with a new genuine brake line Electric Engine
It features a modified 4 brush electric starter with an over sized battery, single Mikuni carburetor, RC shocks and brand new Avon Tires. The bike is in excellent running condition and has been ridden regularly over the 16 years he has owned it Electric Engine
It features a modified 4 brush electric starter with an over sized battery, single Mikuni carburetor, RC shocks and brand new Avon Tires. The bike is in excellent running condition and has been ridden regularly over the 16 years he has owned it Electric Engine
Starts easily, runs great and has no issues.-Year: xxxx-Make: Norton-Model: Commando-Engine Size (cc): 850-Color: Black-Type: Sport Bike-Mileage: 11,577. It features a modified 4 brush electric starter with an over sized battery, single Mikuni carburetor, RC shocks and brand new Avon Tires. The bike is in excellent running condition and has been ridden regularly over the 16 years he has owned it Electric Engine
The mufflers are stamped Norton and are both in excellent condition. he paint, chrome, wheels, handlebars, guages, seat, key switch assembly and everything else is as close to perfect as you can get. He had the tank and side covers professionally repainted Black with clearcoat etc Electric Engine
-Started as a nice stock, good running bike that I converted to a fastback.-I never went into the motor as it ran great but I serviced the entire bike from top to bottom including the now excellent working electric starter and then painstakingly made it into a fastback.-This took a lot of effort to accomplish and Ill never be paid for it but it has been done right.-The seat was the same and after the 2nd one it worked. -Frame paint is original and good. -Chrome in in very good to excellent condition nuts and bolts are very good no rust anywhere Electric Engine✔ Frame paint
The bike is 99% rust free, It still has the original MADE IN ENGLAND AVON GP TiresMileage is 2,789 miles Engine and . This bike is a one family owned bike since new, the bike has been sat idle since 1977 the year it was wrecked on the left hand side, bars, tank, side cover, speedometer and left exhaust was damaged. we have replaced all of the items and had the speedometer housing repaired and sealed, I will include a photo of the spedometer before repair verifying the original mileage as accurate 2789 Miles✔ Electric Engine
Small tear ( one inch) in seat. All new grips. Brake calipers redone using ss pistons. New tires. Tank and sides power coated black with silver lettering. Tank is metal
A Corbin cafe style seat, new Ikon shocks ($400), new Tri-Spark electric starter. There is some pitting and scratches but it is really minor. I have a lot of the original parts including the seat, handlebars, shocks and numerous other parts Electric Engine
It was advertised as 'Norton Cover Girl', which I learned meant that it was the actual bike supplied for the cover photograph of the third edition of the Clymer Norton manual Electric Engine
Seller's Comments and Description: 1975 Norton Commando 850 interstate MK3 this bike is an amazing original condition with matching frame motor and transmission numbers. Recently had a full service done to the bike including fresh oil's new brake pads, brake fluid, and a dry cell battery. All electrical including turn signals, horn, lights, and electric start are all imperfect functioning order Belt Transmission✔ Electric Engine
The engine runs well, and starts easily on the electric starter, which is fitted with heavy leads, and drives the engine powerfully. The paint has only minor blemishes, with one small bump on top of the tank, that is not overly off putting, but I feel I should mention it. No fuel leaks or going out of tune anymore Electric Engine