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Here's a beauty. Fastback's were rare for 1974. Common in '70-'72. 1974 was the last year for right-hand (proper) shift on the production models and it's a pure kicker (electric "assist" in '75). Now if I could just figure out where to stand so the big pile of money hits me in the head. The paint's not right for a commando, but I'm liking it anyway. 
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ooooooooooo i love norton commando....
G
I never wanted to lead, and I never wanted to follow.
I just wanted to ride.
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Check Pants
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My first motorcycle ride was on the back of a Norton Commando, back in the early 70's. Belonged to a Captain in my Dad's company. One of these days....
Al
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If only they were as reliable as they are beautiful.
Steelheart- '03 Speedmaster Black/Yellow
The Hayabusa Killa
16" Shorties/140 mains/Airbox drilled
Procom CDI
"There is no cure for Celibacy. But we can treat the symptoms."
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Check Pants
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Yeah. Someone just posted on a vintage list, they're on the 3rd Commando motor.
Al
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In the early 70’s I owned a Ducati and my buddy had a Norton. He was a scrawny guy at about 110 pounds and his Norton was raked with longer forks. His bike was nice but was very difficult to re-start when warm. So as luck would have it he couldn’t restart one day and he jumped on the kick-starter until he had no more left in him. I finallycame over to help him hold up the bike. He tried a few more times then fell off, pushing the bike over on me. I’ll never forget the searing pain as the header laid across my leg.
There is nothing better than a black Norton with gold lettering though.
Gerry
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3/4 Throttle
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Sounds like my first wife.
Redbike7
2006 America
No amount of skill can overcome gross stupidity. Ask me how I know...never mind, I forgot...
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Oil Expert
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very nice paint may not be right......but she's darn pretty.
The percentage you're paying is too high-priced
While you're living beyond all your means
And the man in the suit has just bought a new car
From the profit he's made on your dreams
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oooooh sooooooo blue.... 
allhailthefrenchpress
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