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Highlights

  • Overhauled and enhanced by the vendor in recent years
  • Powder-coated frame
  • Equipped with modern TriSpark Electronic Ignition and a raft of other sensible upgrades
  • Comes with all original parts the vendor removed and various Norton special tools

The Appeal

Some bought puppies, others learnt a language, but many of us oily-fingered petrolheads went and found a new project. That's right, I'm talking about the Covid-19 'Lockdowns' in which many of us spent a lot more time at home than we ever had before.

This rather lovely Norton Commando 750 is one of the few pleasant things to come out of that troubling time. The vendor acquired it as a Lockdown project and carried out a number of improvements which make it the fine machine it is today. The bike was in running, riding order but needed some tidying and updating.

It has been fitted with a host of new components, including a TriSpark Electronic Ignition, a Mikuni carb/air filter, and the frame has been powder-coated. The seller has also added modern conveniences like a Mosfet regulator and a 3-phase stator, ensuring that this classic bike meets contemporary standards of reliability and performance.

With its comprehensive list of upgrades and the inclusion of original parts and Norton special tools in the sale, this Norton Commando 750 is a compelling choice.

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History and Paperwork

  • The vendor purchased the bike from Hugh Adams Classics in Scotland
  • The vendor provides a comprehensive list of new components and upgrades
  • UK-suupplied example
  • Five former registered keepers
  • Exempt from road tax and MOT testing

The Condition

  • This is a very handsome motorcycle - a testament to the vendor's work
  • Superbly presented in readiness for its next custodian
  • Powder-coated frame
  • Smart black paintwork with no notable signs of wear or damage
  • The vinyls look smart and period-correct
  • The brightwork presents nicely, as do the chromed wheels
  • New headlight shell and indicators
  • New centre stand and side stand
  • New chain guard 

The Mechanics

  • 750 cc air-cooled OHV parallel twin
  • Four-speed gearbox
  • TriSpark Electronic Ignition
  • New Mosfet regulator and TriSpark ignition coils
  • New wheel bearings and fork seals
  • New front and rear isolastic mounts
  • New head bearings
  • New chain
  • New floating front disk and Girling brake caliper - which we're informed is a notable improvment
  • New wiring harness
  • New Mikuni carb/air filter
  • Holland Norton Works anti-wet sump valve and engine breather reed valve
  • New 3-phase stator
  • New Barnett clutch
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Vehicle specification
  • Year 1973
  • Make Norton
  • Model Commando 750
  • Colour Black
  • Odometer 23,821 Miles
  • Engine size 750
Auction Details
  • Seller Type Private
  • Town Morpeth
  • Location Northumberland
  • Country United Kingdom
Bidding history
2 bids
  • IWJF Sa•••• £1,500 30/06/24
  • Choppad•••• £1,000 30/06/24

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