1976 Norton Commando Interstate 850 Mk3 Electric Start Motorcycle on 2040-motos
Williamsburg, Virginia, US
Norton Commando Interstate 850 MK3 tech info
Norton Commando Interstate 850 MK3 description
1976 Norton Commando
Interstate 850 Mark III
Electric Start
(Frame/Engine#
334551)
Engine: Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Parallel Twin Cylinder, Push Rod, 2 Valves Per Cylinder
Displacement: 829 cm3
Bore & Stroke: 3.0x3.5 in OR
76.2x88.9 mm
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Horsepower: 44(60)/6000 KW(hp)/RPM
Fuel System: 2xAmal Carburetors
Gearbox: 4 Speed
Weight: 513.7 lbs
Extensive Overhaul
=> Engine rebuilt, overbored .040, cylinders
nickelsilled
=> New wiring harness
=> Electronic ignition system, Tri-spark ignition
=> Gas tank sealed
=> Replaced all light fixtures except headlight
=> Repainted frame
=> New battery
=> New brake reservoir
=> Removed airbox - has two air filters
=> All new bearings
=> All new isolastic anti-vibration parts
=> All rubber replaced
=> Gas & oil lines replaced
=> Rebuilt carburetor
=> New shocks on back, rebuilt on front
Overall Mileage:
33,598 miles
Mileage since overhaul: <100 miles
Moto blog
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