[{"id": 6449575, "authorName": "BBDeFoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbdefoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful bike. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624912060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6449667, "authorName": "DTS5724", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dts5724/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had a 74. Great bike. Miss her. Still have the BFG exhaust header ring tightening tool.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624912583, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6449753, "authorName": "SLT3018", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slt3018/", "bidAmount": 1973, "content": "$1,973 bid placed by SLT3018", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624913234, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6449950, "authorName": "Baddogdesmo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baddogdesmo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello @croix142. Very nice 850. Please expand on the details of the modified oil tank. Also, what spares are included with purchase?\r\nTYIA, -BD \ud83d\ude0e", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624914038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6450458, "authorName": "90dog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/90dog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This '73 is going to make me take a hard look at my '75. Some very interesting modifications here. The Keihins are probably a big improvement over the Amal Concentrics. While I have a belt drive on my '79 Bonneville (and love it) I don't know that I've ever seen a hydraulic clutch on a Commando.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624916451, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6450511, "authorName": "croix142 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/croix142/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@baddogdesmo Details: cNw Oil Tank Mod\r\n\r\nThe oil tank gets completely boiled out to remove any sludge and build up. This also strips all paint off.\r\nThe lower tank mount gets cut off and a plate is brazed over the area to ensure any hairline cracks are covered up.\r\nThe rear mount is beefed up for added strength. This rear mount is also shaped to give it a better fit with the thicker than stock mounting rubber\r\nThe spigot to the chain oiler (if equipped) is closed up\r\nThe oil tank is finished in a gloss powder coat\r\nThe finish is removed to bare metal where it is needed to ensure proper sealing when installed.\r\nIncluded are two rubber mounts that are far stronger than the original.\r\nStainless steel hardware to mount is included.\r\nA high density foam pad to install between the battery cover and oil tank is included\r\n\r\nI will include the wrench for tightening the exhaust nuts.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1624917596, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6450524, "authorName": "90dog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/90dog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the CNW oil tank mod address wet-sumping, such as changing the oil pump or adding check valves?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624917772, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6450560, "authorName": "croix142 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/croix142/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@90dog\nNo, Norton engines are a dry sump design. If left to sit oil will seep into the engine case.\nThis is a condition that the Norton company knew about. Example, if you read the owners manual it states to start engine and allow the oil to return to the oil tank before checking the oil level.\nI found that when parking the motorcycle, leaving the engine with compression (kick over until you feel compression) would minimize the wet sump condition.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1624918400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6450612, "authorName": "90dog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/90dog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@croix142 Yes, thanks. I'm familiar with the wet sumping on Norton's dry sump design, but was wondering if the CNW oil tank modifications done addressed the problem, as there are various fix attempts out there.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624919546, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6450618, "authorName": "90dog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/90dog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, thanks. I'm familiar with the wet sumping on Norton's dry sump design but was wondering if the CNW oil tank modifications done addressed the problem, as there are various fix attempts out there.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624919650, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6450642, "authorName": "90dog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/90dog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry, didn't mean to post that twice.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1624920055, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6451191, "authorName": "Rommel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rommel/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Rommel", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624932530, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6451777, "authorName": "petown2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/petown2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are the original headlight mounts and turn signals available?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624970920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6451803, "authorName": "Jseiver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jseiver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful bike, well modded; beautiful bid.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624971465, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6452082, "authorName": "Lord_Balfour_IV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lord_balfour_iv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A bit chrome-y but a proper English motorcycle nonetheless.\r\n\r\nLots of interesting modifications that should enhance reliability, efficiency and rideability. Quite a bit of thought has gone into this, quite a bit of craftsmanship, and likely quite a bit of money. Still, a sound \u2018buy\u2019.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1624976464, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6452567, "authorName": "lazyeye6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lazyeye6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@90dog. No the cNw oil tank mod doesn't do anything to address wet sumping.\r\nA lot of money spent on this bike. It is beautifully done with a knowledgeable list\r\nof mods from the \"who's who\" of Norton experts, Jim Comstock and Matt Rambo.\r\nIt will be fun to watch the last 2 minutes of this auction.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1624983407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6452653, "authorName": "richbob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richbob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These Nortons (or, as my friend used to call them, \"snortin' Nortons\") are beautiful bikes; but, like my old BSA, take some getting used to if you are an experienced rider. I don't know how many times I mashed on the gear shift in an effort to brake!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1624984666, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6452749, "authorName": "croix142 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/croix142/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@petown2\r\nThe items you are looking for can be sourced at Andover Norton.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1624985825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6453577, "authorName": "MNberg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mnberg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful bike, and well done. Nothing like an 850 Commando; especially in black.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1624992121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6456805, "authorName": "TRV8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trv8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@croix142\r\nExcellent choice of upgrades on this Norton. Beautiful bike.\r\nI looked on the Andover Norton website but couldn't find the turn signal lights listed. Sourced elsewhere?\r\nThanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1625018786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6456843, "authorName": "90dog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/90dog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Search for p/n 99.1190", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1625019655, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6461818, "authorName": "Bobmax44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobmax44/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by Bobmax44", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1625093899, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6462155, "authorName": "VTfly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtfly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As good as they get!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1625100494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6468308, "authorName": "MiketheBarbarian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikethebarbarian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! Just Wow! I had the Commando cravings back in the day, test rode a couple that came up for sale in my area, but didn\u2019t find a well-maintained one. Much to my later regret, I bought a 450 Honda, with a wonderfully powerful engine and a startling inability to keep the rear wheel stuck to the pavement when encountering bumpy surface on a curve. Took a skin graft to get my ankle to heal, and wifey wasn\u2019t puttin\u2019 up with no more danged motorcycles! \r\n\r\nGLWTA!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1625195661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6475056, "authorName": "croix142 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/croix142/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I will be including the Stock, Two-up seat.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1625326229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6479567, "authorName": "awm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/awm/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by awm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1625432876, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6480299, "authorName": "Ant5842", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ant5842/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful Commando. These haven\u2019t yet caught the eye and buttocks of connesoires of badass motos. There really is nothing like a well sorted Commando\u2026the sound, the vibes\u2026.these truly are a proper \u201cbiker\u2019s bike\u201d. There\u2019s SAE, there\u2019s metric, then there\u2019s Whitworth\u2026\u2026whaaaaaat?!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1625453654, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6480577, "authorName": "RCDore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcdore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Peter Egan where you?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1625484703, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6481071, "authorName": "RCDore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcdore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is \u201cPeter Egan where are you?\u201d Peter wrote a great article for Cycle World on the Norton Commando 850 and how it affected his life and writing career.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1625495589, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6481202, "authorName": "bobrk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobrk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of the best automotive writers ever.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1625497597, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6481913, "authorName": "gbix", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://www.cycleworld.com/norton-commando-motorcycle-fifty-years-history/", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1625507725, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6482114, "authorName": "Paul_Blouin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paul_blouin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://www.cycleworld.com/2015/12/21/classic-motorcycle-rematch-norton-commando-vs-bmw-r90s-comparison-cycle-world-feature-by-peter-egan/\r\n\r\nR90S vs 850 Commando\r\n\r\nThey had me at \"A number of subsequent top-gear roll-on contests over the next three days will reveal that the more explosive Norton can always pull away by a couple of bike lengths, at any speed\u2014until we approach 100 mph\"\r\n\r\nI also have a 1973 Commando, but not this nice.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1625509159, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6483572, "authorName": "Ontwowheelsaz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ontwowheelsaz/", "bidAmount": 17600, "content": "$17,600 bid placed by Ontwowheelsaz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1625517618, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6483813, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My Norton Commando 750 had a feel and sound only a Norton can own. For the displacement, and only being a twin engine, the g-force that bike put out for the era was thrilling. It pulled on my arms hard, and with that glorious exhaust note. I'm certain there was a Grizzly bear hiding somewhere in that thar power train.\r\nSure would love to own this one! Who wouldn't?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1625518898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6483858, "authorName": "awm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/awm/", "bidAmount": 17850, "content": "$17,850 bid placed by awm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1625519096, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6484114, "authorName": "Ontwowheelsaz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ontwowheelsaz/", "bidAmount": 18100, "content": "$18,100 bid placed by Ontwowheelsaz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1625520557, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6484134, "authorName": "MNberg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mnberg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The characteristics of a Norton Commando 850 reminds me of the Ducati 750 Super Sport; both bikes are exciting to look at and ride.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1625520696, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6484148, "authorName": "JKR99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jkr99/", "bidAmount": 18666, "content": "$18,666 bid placed by JKR99", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1625520769, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6484160, "authorName": "Ontwowheelsaz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ontwowheelsaz/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by Ontwowheelsaz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1625520842, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6484178, "authorName": "Ontwowheelsaz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ontwowheelsaz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/5/21 for $19,000 to Ontwowheelsaz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1625520963, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 6484188, "authorName": "vfc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vfc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful bike!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1625520999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6484276, "authorName": "croix142 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/croix142/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you everyone for the nice comments and a special thank you to Matt Rambo at cNw, your products and expertise are top notch.\r\nCongratulations to the winning bidder.\r\n\r\nChuck", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1625521460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7295782, "authorName": "jonnycrunch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonnycrunch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "croix142: nice job on the rebuild. I really like the turn signal indicators. what brand are they and where did you purchase them? Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1636994043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7397067, "authorName": "croix142 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/croix142/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jonnycrunch \r\nSorry for the late response to your question about the turn signals. Here is a link.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.kuryakyn.com/products/6149/kuryakyn-by-kellermann-bullet-1000-collection\r\n\r\nThese will look great on your new Norton. You will need to install a solid state blinker.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638485043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7397213, "authorName": "jonnycrunch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonnycrunch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@croix142, great thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638485751, "type": "comment"}]