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How To Restore Norton Commando Description

SKU: B09257

Written in a friendly and accessible manner by an enthusiast of many years, this book provides a thorough and detailed restoration guide for the Norton Commando, complete with step-by-step instructions, and hundreds of color photos. This How to Restore Norton Commando manual is aimed at owners and enthusiasts of the legendary Norton Commando, and covers all areas of restoration from the sourcing of the bike to its completion as a fully restored machine. Starting with advice on the different models, spares availability and where best to source a bike to restore, the book then covers the complete dismantling and restoration of the bike. Describing the engine, frame, gearbox, wheels, suspension and forks, brakes, ancillaries, bodywork, and electrics, the text is illustrated with hundreds of clear color photos. What really sets this manual apart is the style in which it is written: not as some dull and distant workshop manual but in a friendly, humorous manner by an enthusiast of many years who is able to involve and entertain the reader, as well as providing a thorough and detailed restoration guide. This is the fourth restoration guide from an author whose previous works have been a massive hit with mechanics, enthusiasts and restorers throughout the world. A fully detailed manual for the home mechanic covering all aspects of Commando restoration Written in great detail yet in a clear, friendly manner that makes restoration easy Hundreds of original detailed color photos A unique and friendly approachIntroduction: Choosing a model to restoreChapter 1 Buying the bike and preparing for restorationChapter 2 The ten golden rules for a successful restorationChapter 3 Preparing to dismantle the bikeChapter 5 Beginning the strip down - seat, tank and headlampChapter 5 Removing the main electrical componentsChapter 6 Removing the rear wheel and rear brake assemblyChapter 7 Removing the carburettorsChapter 8 Draining the oilChapter 9 Removing the swinging arm and Timing coverChapter 10 Dismantling the Primary ChaincaseChapter 11 Dismantling the GearboxChapter 12 Removing the cylinder head and barrelsChapter 13 Removing the engine from the frameFurther chapters covering the rebuilding and restoration process.

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AUTHOR BIO: Chris Rooke was brought up in a mechanical family where his father was always tinkering with clocks and engines, and Chris inherited his love of all things mechanical from him. Where he gained his love of motorcycles from is anyone\'s guess! His first bikes were a Vespa 125 and a Lambretta SX200 at the tender age of 13, followed by a Raleigh Runabout, and then his first \'real\' bike - a Casal moped (a rather cheap version of the Yamaha FS1E, made in Portugal) when he was 16. He then bought a BSA Starfire 250 when he turned 17 and this was the first bike he ever rebuilt that went again afterwards! After a short dalliance with a Suzuki Rebel 350, and having the dubious pleasure of sharing a flat with the owner of a \'tired\' 1972 Norton Commando Combat 750cc that was off the road more than on, he bought the love of his life - a 1954 Matchless 350 GLS Heavyweight single that he stripped down and turned into a bobber/chopper and this remained his sole means of transport for many years. Sadly that bike was then stolen and after rebuilding a Triumph T100 for a friend he purchased a Triumph Bonneville T140 which was duly rebuilt and pressed into service, but this was soon sold to fund a house purchase (familiar story?) and for many years he remained bikeless. When his fortunes changed for the better he bought an E-Type Jaguar 4.2 FHC Series II which he completely restored form the ground up and formed the basis of his first restoration manual. The whole process took nine years, but as soon as he completed it he was forced to sell it for financial reasons. Undaunted he was then able to buy two Triumph Tridents, a 1973 T150V and a 1975 T160 which he completely restored quickly followed by the iconic Kawasaki Z900, and these form the basis of two further restoration manuals, along with the Essential Buyer\'s Guide to the Triumph Trident and BSA Rocket III.

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ILLUSTRATIONS: 750 b/w photos

PAGES: 224

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