No Products in the Cart
- 704-598-5113
- M - F, 10 AM TO 5 PM est.
- Rare & out-of-print books
- Free shipping $75+
- Ships from Greensboro, NC
Inside the book
This guide gives you a step-by-step guide for anyone looking to bring a Norton Commando back to life. It's written by a long-time enthusiast who knows how to make the restoration process actually enjoyable.
You'll find guidance on choosing the right model to restore and where to source a bike, including tips on spares availability. The book covers the entire lifecycle of a project, from the initial purchase to the finished machine.
The instructions walk you through the complete dismantling process. It covers the engine, frame, gearbox, wheels, suspension, forks, brakes, ancillaries, bodywork, and electrics.
Each chapter focuses on a specific task, like removing the cylinder head, dismantling the primary chaincase, or stripping down the seat and tank. Hundreds of color photos show you exactly what to expect at every stage.
You'll walk away with a clear understanding of how to handle the heavy lifting, such as removing the engine from the frame or the rear wheel and brake assembly. It's a practical manual for the home mechanic who wants a thorough restoration.
Chris Rooke is an enthusiast of many years whose previous restoration guides have been hits with mechanics and restorers worldwide.
Author: Chris Rooke
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.
ISBN: 9781787113947
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
Binding Type: Paperback
Illustrations: 750 b/w photos
Language: English
Pages: 224
Printing Status: In Print
Edition: NA
Country Made: NA
