Description
This was the final Commando variant, launched in 1995 when Norton was close to bankruptcy. It was manufactured with a left foot gearchange for the American market. It was more reliable, oil tight and more robust than any of its predecessors.
1976 was debatably the last year of production of the Mk III, though others exist that were made up of parts that were available.
This has the upgraded starter motor, and electronic ignition (Boyer), gold effect spoke nipples to match the gold striping, and allen bolts for the chain case, orange HT cables, non original dial supports, black exhaust clamps, but is otherwise pretty original. The exhausts are the black cap type rather than ‘cone’ as it gives a more 'touring' look.
Registered on 6th April 1976, this matching numbers Norton Commando Interstate MkIII, has had only five owners, including the seller, and was restored, by the present owner in 2018/ 19.
It was exhibited at the Cotswold Motoring Museum for six years and has now returned to Chiswick in London W4 for recommissioning and sale.
It has recently undergone a full service including; new gearbox oil, new engine oil, new fork oil, new primary case oil, new battery, new brake fluid, new spark plugs, chain lubed, new oil filter, valve clearance checked, all electrics checked.
In terms of its restoration in 2018/ 19, the bike will be supplied with the full restoration history, all invoices and previous bills/ service history, going back to 1993.
Over £4000 was spent on the restoration; including; new paintwork, chroming, new stainless wheels, new harness, forks rebuilt with new oil seals, new wheels/ tyres, new exhausts, new starter motor, reconditioned carbs, new rectifier (modern equivalent), new isolastic mountings, all new seals/ gaskets etc. refurbished brake calipers, gas tank cleaned, new locks, new engine mountings, and much more.
Whilst the valves were serviced, and the head cleaned, the overall head, lower end and gearbox were not touched as they were all working well.
One the nicest examples around.
Currently available to view in Chiswick, W4
Videos can be seen online - send message for details.
All offers considered.
