It’s been a while since I rode the Commando and so started by doing some quick “pre-flight” checks to ensure that everything was in order. Well, it must have been longer than I thought since I rode it last as it had wet-sumped (i.e. all the oil from the oil tank has drained into the bottom of the engine cases)
Anyway, a quick oil change with nice fresh oil was in order
There were only 3 bikes outside the club meeting today due to the cold, but inside it was a lot warmer!
Art performed a couple of songs for the club members, one of which is captured in this video.
If you would like to know more about Art and his work, please contact him at: artsirota@sbcglobal.net
Here’s a link to the Quail Motorcycle Gathering from 2017. It celebrated the 50-year anniversary of the introduction of the Norton commando, from the first model that was displayed at Earls Court in London. Clips of the Nortons begin at around the 10 minute mark:
The sump plug tool (19-131733) is available at OldBritts and Andover Norton:
For more information about our oNe club, please visit us at:
OregonNorton.org
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