1970 Norton Commando [visit 5 of 31]

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May 5, 2020
It was great to have another visitor at The Mighty Garage cul-de-sac yesterday!
Frank rode over on this 1970 Norton Commando
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@DutchVanHelsing 4 года назад

Frank is the Man.....

@johnmcclain3887 2 года назад

About 1974, I had a Ducati 250, a good friend had a 750 Bonneville, and another friend had ordered a norton, and waited a year for delivery. We all lined up to "kick start" his norton, when it arrived, because it was "almost like kicking a sportster", and it truly was. That was the first 850 I'd seen in person. Frank's is a beautiful bike, and sounds great, what a line up, just watched the triumph and bsa, love the sounds.

@LexPips 4 года назад

Very entertaining banter & his Norton was classic!

@TheMightyGarage 4 года назад

David! Glad you enjoyed the video. Best wishes, Mike

@tinkertime7165 4 года назад

Everyone needs a Frank. He’s a hoot.

@TheMightyGarage 4 года назад

So true! Frank is such a great guy to be around. He really lifts your spirits. It’s a pleasure to know him. Best wishes, Mike

@ianallbright1985 4 года назад

Nice one own a 71 in the UK we are allowed out from today and the weather is looking good for the weekend norton ride Saturday bsa ride Sunday stay safe

@TheMightyGarage 4 года назад

Great news Ian! I hope you have a terrific ride! Best wishes, Mike

@ianallbright1985 4 года назад

@@TheMightyGarage thanks

@DutchVanHelsing 2 года назад

Frank the Tank..whatta Man...I love this..I would move to Oregon if I ever went back to the States..Keep Ridin Frank..

@garryhorton9105 4 года назад

Love that video ❤️and what a character that fellow was😂

@TheMightyGarage 4 года назад

Hehe, thanks Garry. Frank is such good fun to be around. Cheers, Mike

@brianperry 4 года назад

Love the sound of those big parallel twin motors...

@TheMightyGarage 4 года назад

Thank you Brian. Glad you enjoyed the video. Best wishes, Mike

@iivaridark6850 4 года назад

This makes people happy, thanks!

@TheMightyGarage 4 года назад

Thanks so much! I'm glad that the guys enjoyed these vids, especially during these times. There are a couple more videos already in the works and I'm trying to do a nice job of capturing some fun stories and wonderful bikes. Best wishes, Mike

@sampreston4284 2 года назад

Great, enjoyed the whole thing.

@TheMightyGarage 2 года назад

Thanks very much Sam. Unfortunately, haven't had too many visitors this year, but it has been great fun. Best wishes, Mike

@bsimpson6204 4 года назад

Love the sound, so beefy.

@DutchVanHelsing 4 года назад

Had to watch this again...Frank is the Man...

@TheMightyGarage 4 года назад

Hehe, you're so right. He's a terrific guy. Cheers, Mike

@tompas11A3n52KkX 4 года назад

Another nice classic Norton, thank you.

@TheMightyGarage 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@motophoenix5951 4 года назад

Another lovely Norton. Those exhausts sound wonderful During the long hot summer of 1976 I worked at Elite Motors. At the time I lived in the suburbs of north London and used to travel by Underground (subway) nearly the full length of the Northern Line, which was a very long ride from one side of London to the other twice a day. I had just finished college and couldn’t afford a motorcycle which was frustrating indeed in such an exceptional summer. I remember the showroom at Elite’s had maybe 20 or more new Commandos lined up one side matched by as many T160 Tridents on the other. I really wanted a T160, but I had to wait. Eventually in March 77 I was lucky enough to scrape the money together to get hold of one of the last ones available. I was not disappointed and I have been a fan of Tridents ever since and still own one today.

@TheMightyGarage 4 года назад

Thanks a lot for sharing this brilliant story. Really enjoyed reading it. I can't imagine how great it must have been to work there and see all those brand new Nortons and Triumphs!! Best wishes, Mike

@snbailes1 4 года назад

Fantastic, magic.

@TheMightyGarage 4 года назад

Many thanks Neil! There should be a few more in the pipeline! Best wishes, Mike

@johnb5519 2 года назад

I noticed the pin on the rear frame for the tire pump. When I mentioned another time about them being barbed, I mistakenly pictured in my mind, the pins for holding the bodywork on my RZ350. After all it's getting close to 40 years ago.

@StrangelyBrownNo1 4 года назад

Very cathartic to watch as always. Gorgeous bike and he seems like a real character!

@TheMightyGarage 4 года назад

Thank you Marlon for your great note. Yep, he's a fantastic guy and so much fun to be around! Cheers, Mike

@snbailes1 4 года назад

Magic. I come back to this vid frequently. The guy is great the bike is great, but those pipes, fantastic. I just love the sound, particularly as he slows near the bottom of the Cul-de-sac. great

@TheMightyGarage 4 года назад

Hehe, thanks Neil! That was a really enjoyable visit. Frank is such a great guy. Cheers, Mike

@jonfranklin8003 4 года назад

You and your friends have such a nice disposition, friends like this with American roads and scenery are what dreams are made of,.

@TheMightyGarage 4 года назад

Thank you Jon! I consider myself very lucky and blessed to live in such a wonderful part of the world and have such great friends! Best wishes, Mike

@larrys.3992 4 года назад

What fun!

@Wooley689 4 года назад

Another enjoyable video. Really like the sound of those Norton's.

@TheMightyGarage 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it Wooley, best wishes, Mike

@dducdude6315 4 года назад

This one makes me smile..."I have had it so long I forget" Sounds just like me …:-) Thanks Mike and Frank

@TheMightyGarage 4 года назад

Haha, so true! I know just what he means! Best wishes, Mike

@Georgeolddrones 4 года назад

Another excellent video thanks thanks 🙏

@TheMightyGarage 4 года назад

Thank you George! Glad you enjoyed it. Best wishes, Mike

@ThePianoCentre 4 года назад

Thought it sounded sweet personally , thanks Mike

@gpo6581 2 года назад

This video brought back good memories. In 1970 I got my BSA lightning from Elite. Later, was stationed at RAF Lakenheath and got a MK3 again from Elite Motors. Thanks for all the Good Video's

@TheMightyGarage 2 года назад

Many thanks for your note. I'm glad that you enjoy the videos and hope to continue producing more videos of some amazing bikes. Best wishes

@BrendanGM 4 года назад

That cheered me right up! Love the silver instruments on the 750 Commando... ;)

@TheMightyGarage 4 года назад

Thanks Brendan! Glad the vids help in some small way. We should have more to come soon! Best wishes, Mike

@nicolasdolley3882 3 года назад

Love this guy! Lovely bike

@tadpoles10 4 года назад

'Cul-de-sac' capers. Frank was very interesting, talking about how he 'developed' his bike is so much how we all feel regarding our own. Thanks as always for keeping us 'entertained' Mike along with 'oNe' members. atvb t ..

@TheMightyGarage 4 года назад

It's a pleasure Terry. Hope you are doing OK. Had my first ride yesterday. It was glorious! Best wishes, Mike

@tadpoles10 4 года назад

@@TheMightyGarage Good for you Mike, I also managed to get this week for an hour doing 'other stuff'. atb t ..

@54macdog 4 года назад

Good story. You can invite Frank around any time!

@TheMightyGarage 4 года назад

For sure!! He's welcome anytime ;)

@michaeljoesmith3977 4 года назад

High school friend had a Norton 750 Commando in metal flake blue . His had high pipes on it. It was the shizzle.

@TheMightyGarage 4 года назад

Ah yes, thanks Michael. I suspect it was a model S. They are quite rare now and very much sought after. Best wishes, Mike

@erwinballings9155 4 года назад

Really a beautiful bike ❤

@TheMightyGarage 4 года назад

Yes indeed! Thanks Erwin. Hope all is well ;)

@earlds111 2 года назад

I feel a connection to this guy because I still have my 72 Combat with 32 mil carbs (it's not that difficult to keep them balanced) and I learned to safety wire the exhaust flanges soon after one came off during a street race !👍

@TheMightyGarage 2 года назад

Thanks a lot for sharing Don! Yes, Frank is a great guy.

@gerrypowell2748 4 года назад

Nice❤️

@klaasbloem 4 года назад

Nice bike Frank!

@richardpearson4248 4 года назад

Great video lovely bike stay safe looking forward to next one 🇬🇧👍🏻

@mickducati1947 4 года назад

Frank seems a funny interesting bloke 😜👍

@TheMightyGarage 4 года назад

Haha, thanks Mick. Frank is a great guy and has brought a ton of fun and energy to our club ;)

@MothershipVideos 4 года назад

Bit of a dag is our Frank.

@philhammond2922 4 года назад

Entertaining Mini-Series Mike! Especially this episode (my model & year!) Thanks for going to the trouble!

@TheMightyGarage 4 года назад

Thanks a lot Phil, there are more to come too that I hope you will like ;)

@pccrikadilansari955 3 года назад

Made In England The Best.. 🤗👍🙏

@drjohn5801 4 года назад

Great series... keep em coming!

@TheMightyGarage 4 года назад

Thank you Dr. J! Still more to come! Best wishes, Mike

@nick_b 4 года назад

Great bike!

@TheMightyGarage 4 года назад

Thanks a lot for your comment Nikola! Best wishes, Mike

@ChrisH930S 4 года назад

Love it

@TheMightyGarage 4 года назад

Thanks Chris!

@rscaryrsc 4 года назад

Those silencers look very much (virtually identical) like the ones on my '72 Bonneville. I've never heard it run so I don't know if they sound like the ones on the Norton but now I have some incentive to get it running. I'm enjoying these videos. Thanks, Mike.

@TheMightyGarage 4 года назад

Thank you Scott! Hope you can get your Triumph running and swing on by anytime. You're also most welcome to come on any other your other bikes ;)

@rscaryrsc 4 года назад

@@TheMightyGarage Sure, I'd be glad to bring the TR6 by and give an update of all the things I've done to it since the last time its been here in 2016-17. But you know me, It'll have to be a dry streets, no chance of rain day. I'll call ahead.

@keithattwood59 4 года назад

Similar engine to my first 750, it has the breather on the end of the camshaft. The hose coming off the front, left hand side goes back to the oil tank. The early 750's had a cover where the magneto would be, say on the Atlas 750.

@TheMightyGarage 4 года назад

Thanks Keith! Best wishes, Mike

@mikem597 3 года назад

I had a 70 Norton Commando 850 I think I know what the rattle this guy hears is, My primary chaincase cover would come unscrewed. There was a single screw holding that big cover on.

@TheMightyGarage 3 года назад

Thanks for the tip, Mike. Cheers

@hotwheel6663 4 года назад

One of the best looking motorcycles ever made. I also hate a single carb on a twin. What is a Keto buddy?

@DutchVanHelsing 4 года назад

Bought my second bile from Elites on Garret lane , tooting

@engir63 4 года назад

I love the colors on that Norton and font is fetching

@mikeymike3240 4 года назад

Freaking beautiful bike guys, they sound like they are alive, the engine sounds very visceral, all old brit bikes have that same sound. The Japanese bikes sound tame compared to them. But I love jap bikes as well,i have 2 of them. 😎👍👍👍🇬🇧

@TheMightyGarage 4 года назад

Thanks a lot Mike! Glad you enjoy the videos. Yes, I know what you mean about the old Brit bikes! I just love them! Cheers, Mike

@pierluigisimonetti3850 4 года назад

Nice. 😍

@TheMightyGarage 4 года назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@DutchVanHelsing 2 года назад

Are there any more with Frank in them please MG . Have you stopped the tales from the CDS ?

@davetaylor5268 4 года назад

Tappets/valve clearances need setting?

@TheMightyGarage 4 года назад

Thanks Dave, yes I think that might be one of Frank's rattles ;) Cheers, Mike

@jimh.5286 4 года назад

It was funny when Frank asked if you pay the neighbors not to call the cops. Ha Ha. (By the way, how much do you pay them?)

@TheMightyGarage 4 года назад

Hehe, they are all great neighbors! Thankfully, I don't burn up the street very much and we only have the occasional visitor! Best wishes, Mike

@decadantdog4444 4 года назад

Tall first gear.

@asmvlogs1292 4 года назад

hello bro i own some of these vintage as well but im always confused why you have to kick start your bike so hard my 650s start effortlessly

@TheMightyGarage 4 года назад

Hehe, it might be our short legs. Seriously, you're right, I don't think they need much of a kick. Frank was taking his over TDC, so it should be very easy to start. Cheers, Mike

@asmvlogs1292 4 года назад

@@TheMightyGarage okay brother thank you i hope i come into your use some day

@davidwilson2621 4 года назад

ASM Vlogs I ride an 850 Interstate Commando. The only way I start it is all my body weight on the kick lever. Don,t know how you guys can do it with the leg. Perhaps I need to attend the local gym and build a few muscles. I’m tempted to install a French electric starter but the price put me off. I just got to keep jumping on the thing. Great to see all these well ridden Norton’s still on the road.

@dducdude6315 4 года назад

LOL

@TheMightyGarage 4 года назад

Hehe, glad you enjoyed it! I rode for the first time yesterday. It was brilliant!

@sf940477 4 года назад

Love that you can't do a barrel roll ,?

@TheMightyGarage 4 года назад

Haha, Frank is such a great guy. Thanks for your note. Take care, Mike

@photographerjonathan 4 года назад

This channel is making want to get an old style bike. if I could find a really cool used one in great shape, but maybe I will just get an new old styled bike lol. like the new Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. that wont need a bunch of little fixes. like the one in this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-eb8BjVnH1jM.html

@toooldtodieyoungmotorcyle 4 года назад

Loving the Cul De Sac series especially with the bikes and characters. Everyone needs a Frank in their lives. (oh and a Mike). This Norton sounds so great on the overrun at the bottom of the road.

@TheMightyGarage 4 года назад

Ha ha, I know what you mean! That's one of my favorite parts of the videos. As you can tell, I let the video run so that we can capture that final flutter as the bikes get to the bottom of the street :-) hope all is well. I'm really enjoying following your rebuild!