’74 850 Commando – start at the fenders.
’74 850 Commando – start at the fenders.

’74 850 Commando – start at the fenders.

February 2014

I’m getting the ’74 850 Norton Commando ready for sale in the spring. Phase one is to dig out the parts and see what’s missing, what needs help and generally what’s what. I’ve never had the bike running as I bought it in mid tear-down and just dragged it all home and put a tarp over it.

Today I got out the fenders and realized they are dirty (paint overspray), dented and looking pretty sad. I decided to do a quick fix on the front fender dents from a bottoming out – the bike came with two front fenders and I think this was the spare. I was in a rush (not much time theses days…) and the final product isn’t perfect but good enough – I forgot how picky stainless is to polish – very similar process needed as with Platinum.

The bike has chromed covers – not my cup of tea but it’s not looking so bad cleaned up.  I see one reason the bike was apart, looks like the oil tank was brazed, needs a lick of paint.

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