1968 Norton Commando For Sale
- Norton
Description 1968 Norton Commando
1968 Commando. First year for the Commando model. Rare bike.
Really nice restoration, with matching numbers (frame, motor, transmission). Starts & runs excellent.
Here’s a list of items done:
• Frame sandblasted and enamelled black. Smaller black parts powdercoated.
• Professionally painted, deep “candy” green with multi-clear coat (nice, deep finish)
• Motor and transmission fully rebuilt with all bearings and bushings replaced.
o Cylinders honed, standard pistons and new rings
o Two exhaust valves, inlet valves lapped all valve guides and guides replaced.
o All gaskets and seals replaced
o New primary and final drive chains
• New front and rear drive sprockets
• New rubber cushions in rear hub
• Custom valve covers added
• New Amal 930 carbs
• Both instruments (speedo & tach) fully rebuilt to original specs
• New tachometer drive
• New Norton mirrors
• Branson-Boyer electronic ignition
• New ignition switch
• H4 headlight with Eastern Beaver fused relay and direct power from battery
• LED taillight-brakelight
• Front fender, front footrests and kick starter re-chromed (a few other items too)
• New, original style Dunlop tires
• New seat cover
• New handlebars and controls
• Re-chromed rims, new spokes
• New front and rear brake shoes
• Original mufflers and exhaust pipes (not perfect but quite presentable)
Bike is located in New Brunswick, Canada with clear title.
I am willing to facilitate packing and/or transit to US or overseas purchaser.
Importation to the US from Canada is not difficult, and I will facilitate via a broker.
Reasonably priced at $10,000 or best realistic offer.