1973 Norton 850

I am selling one of my motorcycles from my collection. I am now 78 years old and this wonderful Commando is getting a little too much for me to handle. I bought it new in 1974 and have ridden it for all of its miles. You will never find one that is so well maintained. I am a mechanical engineer and have been riding motorcycles since I was 12 years old and am a skilled motorcycle mechanic. I now restore vintage and classic motorcycles as a hobby. I have more pictures of this Norton I can send you if you ask for them. Starts, runs and preforms perfectly - better than new.
The following are upgrades to this Commando

Elton Electric Starter w/150 watt alternator.

New (3/15/23) over capacity lithium battery. LiFe

Stainless steel spokes front and rear.

12 inch Norvil front brake disk with anti-rattle spring washers.

Upgrade front brake caliper.

13mm brake master cylinder conversion.

Mikuni carburetor w/choke conversion that uses stock choke lever.

K&N air filter.

Electronic ignition.

Corbin Smuggler seat.

New adjustable front isolastic system (no shims required).

Stainless steel front brake line.

Progressive fork springs.

Halogen headlight.

Nylon lined clutch cable.

Carbon fiber turn signals and mirrors.

Electronic ignition.

Anti-wet sump manual valve w/ignition lock out.

Oil pressure gauge.

Stainless steel valve rocker oil lines.

Clutch activation rod oil seal.

X-Ring chain and sprockets conversion.

All sealed bearings in rear hub with new rear sprocket/brake drum.

Too many stainless fasteners to list.

I will also include:

The original seat that has be recovered.

Keys with some duplicates.

Factory repair manual and original owners manual.

New easily adjustable rear isolastic kit. Present rear isolastic is adjusted and not worn enough to require replacement at this time.

Some (all I have) of the parts removed during the upgrades.

Notes: 1. No visible oil, brake fluid or fuel leaks. 2. The 7th picture shows easily removable vinyl “flames” that I just installed on both sides of the seat trunk.
I love this bike and it breaks my heart to sell it but it needs to be ridden regularly. I will, of course, aid in getting the bike shipped to you or you can ride it away from Colorado Springs. It must be picked up by April 14, 2023 because I am leaving Colorado then until the late fall.
NORTON COMMANDO DESIGNERS HAD THE GENIUS TO CHARM RIDERSINTO BELIEVING THAT A NORTON COMMANDO IS THE PERFECT MOTORCYCLE AND THAT IT HAS NO PEER AND NEVER WILL. PHIL SCHILLING, EDITOR CYCLE MAGAZINE, 1974.
This listing is for a 1973 Norton Commando, NOT a 1975. The frame, engine and Vin# all match.