1975 Norton 850 Commando MkII Unregistered US Import Classic British Restoration

1975 Norton 850 Commando MkII
Unregistered US Import Classic British Restoration

Manufacturer: Norton
Model: 850 Commando MKII
Year: 1975 made in May 75
Engine No: 331967
Frame No: 331967
Colour: Black
Mileage: 19612
Capacity: 828cc

This very rare and much sought after 1975 Norton Commando 850 MkII with matching numbers has recently been imported from North America where it has spent all its life – the air is thin and the climate is far kinder to motorcycles than ours. This and the fact it's only showing 19612 miles and has been in dry storage for the last umpteen years have helped maintain its boyish good looks.

As you may or maynot know. here at DK Motorcycles we have very little knowledge or experience with these classic British bikes but luckilly you aficianados usually know exactly what you're looking at. As you can see this bike is very nearly complete missing just the indicators. It has had a single carb conversion done but we've got the original carbs. airbox & cables + silencers.

BUT NOW FOR THE GOOD NEWS. A true time warp machine! The wheels are straight with nice clean chrome rims (rear has small dent). good hubs. discs. calipers & working master cylinders. Forks & yokes look straight with good chrome. Mudguards are both solid. Tail light assy is good as are the headlight & hangers. Instruments & switches look great. Carburetor is free sliding off the twist grip. Paintwork is presentable. fuel tank is usably clean inside and has just minor dents/marks & scratches in the original paint. Exhausts are solid. Seat base is in solid condition throughout but cover is punctured. The engine is cosmetically very clean. it turns over nicely off the kick starter & electric – sounds/feels good & has compression – When we fed it a few squirts of ether it fires & tries to start & run but it. obvious the carb needs attention.

If you require any further information please give us a call or better still visit our showroom and have a good look over the bike for yourself – after all who are you going to believe me or your own eyes?

If you are ready for a winter project & have been looking for a classic Norton Commando to restore then look no further – THIS ONE COULD BE YOURS!

The bike is currently unregistered. The registration process is reasonably uncomplicated.

We HAVE NOT got the American Title (Registration Document) but we will provide the NOVA certificate from Customs & Excise to prove we have paid VAT & duty. this will be provided with an official V55/5 form for 1st registration application.

REGISTRATION
1. You need to get the bike MOT'd.

2. You need to prove the year of manufacture. Phone North Leicester Motorcycles on 01530 263381 with the frame & engine Numbers. for a small fee they will send you a letter confirming the age.

3. You need to have valid insurance on the bike. You can insure it on the chassis number.

4. Post this to the DVLA who will charge you £55 for the 1st registration & the current amount for the road tax.

5. The DVLA will post you your age related registration number.