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A really Cool Commando!
EDIT: THE SMOKE HAS FINALLY GONE!
Sept 12, 2020: I'm grateful to Shawn for coming over on his really cool Commando! As you can see, the typical beautiful Oregon sky is still blotted out by the terrible wildfires across Oregon but the skies have since cleared and we can thankfully breathe fresh air again.
This is such a cool looking Commando with some great modern upgrades
Many thanks again to @Swooshdave for the great thumbnail for this and many more of my videos! Dave's channel: / @swooshdave
We are very fortunate to have escaped the terrible Oregon wildfires in our neighborhood. Some of our friends and club members have not been so lucky. Our thoughts go out to them at this time.
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@splodge5714 3 года назад

Great looking bike. Nice mods but good to see it runs with two amals and the standard front brake caliper.

@williambaird6276 3 года назад

Beautiful bike 🏍..Great story...😎🇬🇧🇺🇸🏍...

@TheMightyGarage 3 года назад

Thank you William! Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, Mike

@colincoleman2536 3 года назад

I'm always impressed with the American love for british bikes with enthusiasm like yours those lovely old bikes should be pounding the roads and freeways for many many years to come thanks again Mike always enjoy your videos.

@TheMightyGarage 3 года назад

Thank you very much Colin for your nice comment. I really appreciate it. Best wishes, Mike

@carljones8334 3 года назад

The Norton Commando was my dream bike in the early seventies, until The Moto Guzzi Le Mans came out, I never got a Commando, but I did get and have a Le Mans. They were both real mans bikes at the time, and for those who never grew up, they still are. A very nice sorted Commando, I remember why it was my first love.

@frankmurray9172 3 года назад

I can relate to that. I always wanted a fastback Commando, but never got round to it. I used to hang around with a guy who started off with a Moto Guzzi California and then graduated to a Le Mans while I was riding a 1960 Triumph Thunderbird that took twice as long to stop, so I always made sure I was in front, then a BSA Road Rocket. At 65 I haven't had a bike in 10 years and vowed never to have another after all the accidents, but I am now hankering after a Commando or maybe an Atlas

@carljones8334 3 года назад

@@frankmurray9172 I returned to bikes a couple of days before my fifty ninth with a new 2015 Triumph Thunderbird LT after a break of almost thirty years, then earlier this year thought if I didn't get a move on, I'd never get the bike of my dreams, and lived happily ever after.

@KymHammond 3 года назад

Frank Murray Oi! Growing up is riding smarter, not giving up - unless you had a family, then you’re forgiven. So get one! Even if it’s an old Sunday banger: at 65 a smooth 90 -110 Klms can be like a nice malt whisky ;).

@frankmurray9172 3 года назад

@@KymHammond Thanks for the encouragement Kym I'll try not to do the bike and the whiskey at the same time. Just finishing an old car I'm working on. Once done I will blat about in it a bit then sell it and have space for a nice bike.

@jeffslade1892 3 года назад

The Commando and the Guzzi V7 (which evolved into the Le Mans) were always rivals. Both are long and lean. The Guzzi has never been produced in great numbers so I didn't see a live one until the late 70s, by then Norton had gone bust. The early Commando could suffer badly from high speed wobble hence the damper, which the Ace bars probably solve by putting more weight on the front.

@leedsman3815 3 года назад

Now that's a bike you'd just want to ride, great job by the owner.

@Acewhip 17 дней назад

"It's a runner...." 😂

@soyaskywalker 3 года назад

Wow it’s most beautiful bike I’ve ever seen

@russpaxman3660 3 года назад

The sound the roar the grunt.

@hotwheel6663 3 года назад

Love that electric start easier on the leg for us old guys.

@TheMightyGarage 3 года назад

Hehe, I'm thinking more and more about them 🤔 😜 Cheers, Mike

@daveb1268 3 года назад

It's great to see just how many Commando's are still on the road these days - the many modern upgrades which are now available really do enhance these fabulous bikes - they really are greater than the sum of their parts. Brilliant stuff, thanks Mike !

@TheMightyGarage 3 года назад

Thank you Dave! Best wishes, Mike

@Richard-pe4cx 3 года назад

just when you think you can say that was my favourite a new one comes along , just had the mag on my A10 rebuilt with an easycap condenser fitted looking forward to wednesday it might stop raining long enough to get out in the UK

@TheMightyGarage 3 года назад

Hehe, thanks Richard.. and wait, there's more! Oh, I would love to see an A10 in the cul-de-sac. Gotta love the pre-unit BSA's! 😉 Cheers, Mike

@richardpearson4248 3 года назад

Great video fantastic looking and sounding bike stay safe 🇬🇧👍🏻

@BrendanGM 3 года назад

"I do love riding it." He could be British with understatement like that. Well done! ;)

@TheMightyGarage 3 года назад

Hehe, I thought that was a great line Brendan 😉 best wishes, Mike

@perryjensen5585 3 года назад

That is just gorgeous! Anyone that likes older British bikes has can totally appreciate that.

@TheMightyGarage 3 года назад

Thank you Perry. Yes, Shawn has made many of the mods that most of us would like to do to our own bikes. It is such a great bike. Cheers, Mike

@perryjensen5585 3 года назад

I raced flat track with a triumph 650 tiger back in the day. New york state and Ohio. 😎😎😎

@perryjensen5585 3 года назад

Guys like us are from back in the day when you just needed a pack of matches to adjust your points and get back out and slam and jam!🤣🤣🤣🤣

@LordMaraTHBD 3 года назад

First at all, congrats hopefully for the smokes gone! And what I can say about the collection on beauties you bring to us...? It is completly marvelouse. Specially that lovely Commando. Thanks! ...and Throttle harder GaaasssS!✌😎

@TheMightyGarage 3 года назад

Thank you so much!! Best wishes, Mike

@paulocarreiro5855 3 года назад

Like you said, really tasteful. And what a sound!

@spotsterjon74cu 3 года назад

Lovely bike, interesting to see how the bike grows to suit the rider over time, probably the best way to go. I have owned my Z1B for four years and only now am i getting to the stage that she is getting close to what i want her to be, the knowledge gained is as nice to have also, Thanks

@TheMightyGarage 3 года назад

Thank you Jon! Great comment and good luck with your ZB1! Best wishes, Mike

@esr243 3 года назад

Pure beauty. Back in 1973, I was 13 and was sent to a boarding high school out in the southern Belgium countryside. The Norton Commando was the sexiest bike in those days. One of the seniors had one and we grouped around it, mesmerised and in total admiration when eventually the young owner would rev it and ride out. This gentleman prefers working on this Commando than ride it. It shows and sounds sweet too. Thanks !

@royalblue2043 3 года назад

Nice bike.I owned a 1974 High rider. What a blast that bike was. Watching this makes me miss me miss the good old days.

@KymHammond 3 года назад

That clean start and the beautiful sound as it pulls away... well done! The smoke haze reminds me of Australia last summer ... and probably again this one coming.

@dducdude6315 3 года назад

Yummy ! Really loving Sunday mornings ! Thanks Mike! Cheers,

@TheMightyGarage 3 года назад

Hehe, thought you might like this one Eric 😜 Cheers, Mike

@dducdude6315 3 года назад

@@TheMightyGarage it is indeed a tasty ride ! Still no Norton in my shed but the other twin is running well finally!

@preetamsoram7549 3 года назад

Beautiful bike

@simonparry5583 3 года назад

What a beautiful bike - and what a nice guy the owner is! Great interview. Thanks.

@TheMightyGarage 3 года назад

Thank you Simon. I appreciate it and it was so enjoyable to hear Shawn talk about his great bike. Cheers, Mike

@mred7030 3 года назад

commandos just look so right !

@Wooley689 3 года назад

Another piece of art. The bike has a very nice deep get out of my way I'm coming through rumble. For me the electric start would be a huge factor to be able to ride or not. Very well done machine, not to much changed, just enough.

@TheMightyGarage 3 года назад

I agree Wooley. The e-Start is becoming more and more appealing 😉 Cheers, Mike

@jonfranklin8003 3 года назад

Beautiful, I’d love that bike, well done thanks for showing us,.

@TheMightyGarage 3 года назад

Thanks for watching Jon! Glad you liked the video and the bike. Cheers, Mike

@larry4789 3 года назад

That's the best colour of the 850 and it's beautiful. I lusted after that and the T160 when they came out but my meagre apprentice wages wouldn't allow. Some day maybe I'll have one. Btw I used to work for Prestolite who made the starters on these.

@davidinghram2494 3 года назад

Wow! What a beautiful Commando!

@crumplezone1 3 года назад

My mates Brother used to be one of the UK Norton works test riders and one day in around 1974 he came home on a Commando 850 ! and said to me do you want go for a spin on the back, man that was some the scariest minutes in my life but a blast. And that is one beautiful bike fella

@TheWolfsnack 3 года назад

Pretty cool bike....years ago I had a 67 750 Commando, I did love riding that thing....but I was reflecting on his comments re tweaking and personalizing the Nortons...and I think it is pretty much the same for owners of older Harleys too....none of mine have ever remained stock.

@markkeyser 3 года назад

Very nice! I still have knee problems from the old BSA Goldstar - I feel his pain!

@hiroye7208 3 года назад

neatly well maintained and the owner’s tassteful mods, beautiful bike.

@klaasbloem 3 года назад

Wonderfull Commando, great job!!

@nautn 3 года назад

What wonderful Cammando. Thanks

@TheMightyGarage 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers, Mike

@tubadude905 3 года назад

Dang that Commando is freakin beautiful! When it pulled up I wanted to stand up and salute. Outstanding build sir!

@jimboforest4911 3 года назад

Cracking Norton could do with. Getting thicker oil ie 20/50 sae or tappets need adjusted to stop top end rattle

@TheMightyGarage 3 года назад

hehe, it sounds like a sewing machine compared to the rattles on my Commando!😉 Cheers, Mike

@digger8180 3 года назад

Thanks for posting this. That's one beautiful bike, a proper Ogri machine 👍🏻

@darrenwalsh6965 3 года назад

Awesome looking machine - looks fantastic. Enjoy the ride!

@andytheflyer 3 года назад

Very, very nice bike.

@word67 3 года назад

Beautiful. I owned a 1974 Commando for many years. Kick start of course. but if things were right it always fired right up. I set it up as a cafe bike. Now I own a BMW Boxer Cup racer ( a "real' on from the series that didn't get mangled.) I do enjoy a bike that goes for tens of thousands of miles with little problems -- not to mention brakes -lol. But can't help but watch videos like this. If I ever had another Norton I'd love one like this. Great dedication sir!

@donaldmackenzie2686 3 года назад

Another great video from the Mighty Garage. He certainly did make it his own. Lots of great upgrades that don't take away from the Norton look. The bike starts and sounds amazing. Thank you and Cheers.

@TheMightyGarage 3 года назад

Thank you Donald! Best wishes, Mike

@SPEIRMOR 3 года назад

Cracking video and an Incredible Commando. Every thing has been replaced, renewed or refurbished, even down to the shiny sidestand spring!

@utebecker1552 2 года назад

So nice! Die hat etwas. Ein richtiges Motorrad?

@PeterJUren 3 года назад

What a sweet looking bike, I love it. Thanks Mike, and Shawn.

@joeblow5037 2 месяца назад

When I got off the Nimitz after a 7 month cruise in Feb of '77, I came back to OKC with the intention to buy a '75 Bonneville to drive back to South Carolina to finish my last 2 years in the Corps. Rex and Leroy, at Triumph of OKC had bought 200 1975 Commando's, Bonnevilles, and T160 Tridents. ANY could be had for $1895 (lol) I REALLY wanted the Norton...but the bottom ends had a reputation for grenading......so I bought the Trident, and ended up putting 40,000+ relatively troube free miles on it (stupid rear drive speedo cable was broke most of the time.) STILL want the Norton!!!

@johnmcclain3887 2 года назад

Very nicely custom, and nice to see it running with amals, they may be a pain, but they do run so well when they are right. It looks like a very fine bike to ride, simple, basic, with all the necessities, thanks for sharing with us.

@realscience948 3 года назад

Another great bike and show.....just splendid!

@johnday8603 2 года назад

Beautiful bike! The tank-to-seat transition is perfect. Would like to see the deletion of the massive rear fender and brakelight...really nice job!

@mebeasensei 3 года назад

Gorgeous bike. Lovely set up.

@trevorlock642 3 года назад

Love the Giuliari style seat! Also nice to see a fellow "Ranga" biker.

@pikebobstar2033 3 года назад

V cool. Mixture of classic with subtle modern touches. Like the use of captions to emphasize statements made. Hope you guys are keeping safe across the pond 😎

@TheMightyGarage 3 года назад

Thank you! Much appreciated. Best wishes to you too. Cheers, Mike

@barryperdue7520 3 года назад

In 1972 I purchased a 750cc Commando new, for $1960.oo.It had a 65hp Combat engine and optional front disc brake. Advertised performance was zero to 60 mph in four seconds which was pretty busy for the time. Top end was 130+ mph. Dry wieght was 430lbs. I aiso owned a Norton 1967 Atlas 750cc with a featherbed frame which was the absolute best handling bike I ever rode bar none.

@Kevin-cy9cv 3 года назад

Great bike, love Shawn's attention to detail

@prigs750 3 года назад

Beautiful bike with great upgrades. Thanks Mike

@TheMightyGarage 3 года назад

Thank you Paul. It is an awesome bike. Glad you liked the video. Cheers, Mike

@jimmarshall807 3 года назад

That is one beautiful, sorted bike - love it!

@TheMightyGarage 3 года назад

Thank you Jim! Cheers, Mike

@davidstein792 3 года назад

What a beautiful, well sorted machine that exudes pride of ownership. Congratulations.

@TheMightyGarage 3 года назад

Many thanks Dave! It was great to see you yesterday. Cheers, Mike

@malcolmbennett3555 3 года назад

Nice tasteful mods, look great 👍, more inspiring for the CNW starter. Now I have other projects to consider, Lansdowne forks? Halgon shocks and those footrests and controls....what are those?

@swooshdave 3 года назад

I think they came from NYC Norton or CNW.

@jansolo55 3 года назад

What a nice bike !! And that sound !!!!

@cecilwilson5442 3 года назад

Great to see that you're enjoying the good friendships and sharing your experience with us,, thought the electric start is great and neat looking,, love for the bikes shows through,, ☘️☘️☘️☘️from Northern Ireland great viewing

@TheMightyGarage 3 года назад

Thank you Cecil. Glad you enjoyed this video. Shawn's bike is amazing. He seems to have done it just right. Best wishes, Mike

@EliteRock 3 года назад

A particular issue I always had with most British and Japanese bikes up to the 70's was foot peg position - they were set to accommodate the gearshift and simply too far forward - the Italians always set them _correctly,_ using a linkage, more or less under your hips (height is matter of whether the bike is for touring or scratching). It means you can put your weight on them without having to lean forward or pull on the bars, which as well feeling more natural (IMO) can actually be a life-saver if you get a speed wobble (AKA "tank-slapper") on. This one has what we used to call 'rear sets', closer to a racing set up or serious 'canyon carver' (as you call them there), but I'd still rather that than the standard 'sitting in a chair' position. Whatever, another lovely bike, one of the nicest so far.

@swooshdave 3 года назад

I agree, I have to put rear sets on my Commandos.

@stewy62 3 года назад

Years ago when I had a T140V Bonnie my brother had a Ducati GTS 900, I had a go on his bike and mine was horrible getting back on it, the riding position, vibration, power, lack of brakes!! 🇬🇧🏍

@swooshdave 3 года назад

Stewy62 That sounds about right. I never figured out why the British bikes made you sit funny other than they expected you to have a passenger.

@LENNYGLOVER007 3 года назад

Another really nice Commando, had a mark 111 850, electric starter or electric assistant, only worked for about 10 starts, also clutch slipped after about 50 miles, so was forever stripping it down and cleaning it, apart from that was a great bike. Looking forward to next week's visit, what will it be? All the best Lenny, Leicestershire, UK.

@TheMightyGarage 3 года назад

Hehe, you will just have to wait and see Lenny, but you may need to wear sunglasses 😎😉 Best wishes, Mike

@friesenmj 3 года назад

Mike, this is too much. Yet another gorgeous bike making me realize that I need to spend some more quality time with the Norton. Just ordered some Lansdowne dampers...

@TheMightyGarage 3 года назад

😉 they look really good. I hope they work out ok. Cheers, Mike

@BilgemasterBill 3 года назад

He certainly has made it his own, but tastefully so. What's with the always-on hazard lamps? Is that an intentional feature for improved visibility, or has he just forgotten to turn them off?

@TheMightyGarage 3 года назад

Not always-on, just for visibility that morning Bill. Cheers, Mike

@BilgemasterBill 3 года назад

@@TheMightyGarage Oh that's right. I forgot for a moment that you folks out west were living in a baby back ribs smoker, yanking out and beating your air cleaners clean every 30 minutes.

@jimbyrne9071 3 года назад

That is a fantastic bike well done sir.

@tmar0075 3 года назад

I wish I could ride a bike like that but don't think my back would appreciate..cool factor is a 10 totally..very informative on it's restore..well done sir..

@mudfish9323 3 года назад

Beautiful bike!

@AceCafeBikes 3 года назад

Cool bike, been watching a lot of Norton videos lately, love the noise they make

@bruceferguson6637 3 года назад

Beautiful! If I ever got another Norton, that's how I'd do it.

@malcolmbennett3555 3 года назад

Lansdowne fork dampers arrived, so sweet, shall install soon.

@malcolmbennett3555 3 года назад

thanks again Mike, now watched this vid for the 3rd time; one email later re. Lansdowne dampers and theyre on there way to Canada :) Now to get funding permission for that CNW starter!

@babycriminalchan5803 3 года назад

That's not a bike gentlemen ! That's a freaking art 👀❤️

@henryhawk7038 3 года назад

Great vid Mike. Very nice Commando. Hope the smoke clears soon.

@TheMightyGarage 3 года назад

Thanks a lot Henry. Glad you enjoyed it. Yes, thankfully the smoke has now gone. Best wishes, Mike

@sicks6six 7 месяцев назад

Made in England refined in America. Best of both worlds ❤

@JR-bj3uf 10 месяцев назад

I like the placement of the Norton logo on the tank. It's eithr lower than normal or the pine stripe is higher than normal. In any case it looks really nice.

@frankmurray9172 3 года назад

Wow great bike and what a sound !

@54macdog 3 года назад

Very nice!

@edwardweiszbeck1649 3 года назад

Very nice job on the bike

@candymintz 3 года назад

Great looking Commando, Black & Chrome my favorite colours.

@mickducati1947 3 года назад

yet again WOW is that the best Norton that`s been in the cul-de-sac hard to say 🤔 anyway thanks Mike 👍😜

@TheMightyGarage 3 года назад

Thanks Mick! Cheers, Mike

@PLINKER 3 года назад

beautiful bike! Sounds great!

@TR5T 3 года назад

Accept for the altered riding position that is a beautiful example. The Commando 750/850 have virtually same performance, they are the most useful of all the vintage British bikes, they will keep up with modern traffic, all valve adjustments are easy, the single Mikuni is the way to go, tyre choices are slim but handling and reliability are the best. The isolastics can be upgraded to silicone rubber that lasts pretty much forever.

@TheDavey333 3 года назад

Did you and Geoff help with the electric starter conversion 😀 Nice bike, nice relaxing way to leave the Cul-de-Sac 😎 Good one Mike, all the best for the week ahead, happy editing 👍 Hope they stop the fire soon 🙏

@TheMightyGarage 3 года назад

Hi David, Shawn did everything on his bike. The smoke has now left Oregon thankfully and it feels like we have begun Autumn/Fall, but there have been some great days since. Best wishes, Mike

@snbailes1 3 года назад

Magic, fantastic.

@TheMightyGarage 3 года назад

Thanks Neil! Cheers, Mike

@user-wt7gl8co5d 4 месяца назад

Outstanding example 😍

@larrys.3992 3 года назад

Beautiful!

@chrisnightingale6417 3 года назад

What a beauty, thanks Mike 👌

@TheMightyGarage 3 года назад

Thank you Chris. Glad you liked the video. Cheers, Mike

@ToddSloanIAAN Год назад

10:50 it's really cool and it looks like you enjoy riding it.... I would want Buckhorn handlebars.

@IMMORTALDIO 3 года назад

Very nice bike . My friend has owned one for decades [ also a vincent with sidecar].

@paulortnakamura2968 3 года назад

I am in love with this bike, perfect in all details! Did someone notice the lizzard at 8:23 ?? LOL!

@neilthomas9651 3 года назад

Lovely bike same year as mine but I have interstate. I like the silver barrels which were standard on the 1973 850 Mk1.

@colindebourg3884 3 года назад

We used to call them ace bars, looks fabulous.

@453421abcdefg12345 3 года назад

A really superb build, it is how a Norton should look, unfortunately most that go to your side of the pond end up looking like undernourished HDs with ape hanger bars and cast iron mudgaurds, this one is a tribute to good taste ! Stay safe! Chris B.

@swooshdave 3 года назад

Not sure what you mean by this? You rarely see bobbed Commandos.

@bikesthatvote2855 2 года назад

Nice video, nice bike. I realize it's been a year, but you could let Shawn know that LED-compatible flasher units are available, which would slow the hyper-flashing down to normal speeds. They make both 2- and 3-pin models, with a few different plug styles.

@TheMightyGarage 2 года назад

Thanks for the info! Will do. Best wishes. Mike

@danielbombardier1224 3 года назад

Très jolie moto! Norton Commando,la plus belle des motos!

@GLHS592 Год назад

What a beautiful machine! I want a Norton Commando 850. You can't beat black with that gold Norton on the tank.

@hans-ulrichschneider3227 3 года назад

Wunder-, wunderschön! Mir fehlen die Worte. . .

@charlessanborn551 3 года назад

That's my version of the perfect setup on that bike.well done.

@bobcannell7603 3 года назад

The front tyre is on the wrong way round! Back tyre is correct, Affects handling. Will wander around. But dangerous in the wet. Instead of squeezing the water away from the centreline and away to the edge of the contact patch, it will tend to squeeze into the centreline and onto the contact patch. Tyres should always lead with the point of the V in the tread. Amazing it's been missed. Tell him before he loses the front end on a wet road.

@TheMightyGarage 3 года назад

Many thanks Bob! I let Shawn know and he responded: "I’m running Avon Roadrider’s and (I bet you already know this) the front tire is mounted opposite the rear per MFR specification. In fact there are direction arrows on the tires indicating direction for both front and rear mountings. I checked both of mine, they are correct. Appreciate the comment though, always good to be certain!" Cheers, Mike

@markmark2080 3 года назад

A righteous and proper motorcycle, the beauty and form of which is unsurpassed and rarely equaled in the entire history of motorized vehicles. (in my highly biased opinion)

@andershallberg6668 2 года назад

A bike a little too young for my general preference, but this most certainly was a gorgeous bike! in pristine condition and pimped just to the right level.