This 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 colour 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 third motorcycle restoration guide from an author whose previous works have been a massive hit with mechanics, enthusiasts and restorers throughout the world.
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I could not find any aspect of restoration that is overlooked and am impressed with the standard of writing. - Roadholder. --- we think this is a good restoration guide ... check it out. - Sump. If restoring a classic motorbike seems like a potential nightmare, this book proves that it need never be so - Iain P W Robertson - Freelance.
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Höhe: 266 mm
Breite: 209 mm
Dicke: 22 mm
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978-1-78711-394-7 (9781787113947)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Chris was born in Oxford and grew up in a family devoted to all things mechanical, but especially engines and motorbikes. He owned his first bike aged 11 - a Raleigh Runabout - quickly followed by a couple of scooters. When he turned 16, he realised his dream of becoming a 'Biker' ... on a Casals moped!
From these humble beginnings, his love of British bikes blossomed, owning and rebuilding a BSA Starfire, a Triumph T100, a Matchless G3LS, and a Bonneville T140V - before he finally returned to his teenage dream: the Triumph Trident.
Chris's experiences in restoring the Triumph Trident, a Kawasaki Z1, and a Norton Commando have led him to write three Enthusiast Restoration Guides, published by Veloce, as well as an 'Essential Buyer's Guide".
Inroduction: Choosing a model to restore
Chapter 1 Buying the bike and preparing for restoration
Chapter 2 The ten golden rules for a successful restoration
Chapter 3 Preparing to dismantle the bike
Chapter 5 Beginning the strip down - seat, tank and headlamp
Chapter 5 Removing the main electrical components
Chapter 6 Removing the rear wheel and rear brake assembly
Chapter 7 Removing the carburettors
Chapter 8 Draining the oil
Chapter 9 Removing the swinging arm and Timing cover
Chapter 10 Dismantling the Primary Chaincase
Chapter 11 Dismantling the Gearbox
Chapter 12 Removing the cylinder head and barrels
Chapter 13 Removing the engine from the frame
Further chapters covering the rebuilding and restoration process.
