Used 1974 Norton

Seller Description

Hello! Up for auction: 1974 Norton Commando 850
PURCHASED FROM ORIGINAL OWNER - LOW MILES!!!!!!
Numbers matching bike (Frame, Engine, Transmission)
I have not started bike, but has great compression
Gas tank is gorgeous - NO DENTS!- has been dipped and cleaned; inside professionally coated
I have only cleaned and evaluated the bike.

Needs paintwork and regular maintenance/service work done
Pearl Red original color - side covers were repainted by original owner and have not been repainted
Bike has never been wrecked. Never been apart except for standard service work and recent tank cleaning
Front rotor cleaned/turned
Small cigarette burn on seat (see pic)
Needs ignition switch with key
Still has the original 70's title!!!!
ALL ORIGINAL DATE CODED PARTS!!!!
Don't restore this!!! They are only original once!!! Clean and paint, then ride or show!!!
I WILL HELP LOAD THE MOTORCYCLE FOR THE SHIPPER. MOTORCYCLE IS IN STORAGE AND ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE IF PICK-UP WILL BE LONGER THAN 30 DAYS. ALL SHIPPING ARRANGEMENTS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER!!!
ALL CORRECTIONS AND REVISIONS HAVE BEEN MADE ON THIS AUCTION.
YES, THE TITLE DOES SAY 1975, DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT IS A '74 MODEL AND IT SAT ON THE DEALER FLOOR UNTIL PURCHASE THE FOLLOWING YEAR. THIS TITLE WAS COMPLETED IN INK AND IT WAS A COMMON PRACTICE AMONG DEALERS IN THE 1970'S. PLEASE SEE EMAIL REFERENCE FROM FELLOW NORTONENTHUSIAST SHOWN BELOW:New message from: 99ls1ybody (868Purple Star)dealers would sell as year at the time common practice back then for Norton dealers yours is a mark 2
PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO EMAIL ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS BIKE. I AM NOT A NORTON EXPERT BUT WILL DO MY BEST TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS PRIOR TO THE END OF THE SALE. PLEASE HELP GIVE THIS OLD GEM A GOOD HOME AND GET HER BACK OUT ON THE ROAD!!!THANK YOU FOR LOOKING AND HAPPY BIDDING!!!!!
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