We seem to be between norton revival periods right now, so maybe the time is right to look at mick duckworth s norton commando model history book, and reflect on the heritage of the classic bikes. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Sep 27, 2015 the last time i spoke to stuart garner he said he was not willing to give me information, because i seemed sceptical. The last time i spoke to stuart garner he said he was not willing to give me information, because i seemed sceptical. Here is a detailed history and owners guide to this famous machine, including contemporary reaction to its.
Norton commando by mick duckworth hardback, 2004 for sale. This book is nearly new, doesnt appear to have had much use, if any. Im having a devil of a time finding books or any other printed material still in print that contain the yearbyyear specs, numbers engineframe, colors, etc. Agnes the norton commando 850 classic british motorcycles. The commando was the main bike in norton s range from 1968, and was produced until the demise of norton villers triumph in 1977. Here is a detailed history and owners guide to this famous machine, including contemporary reaction to. The bike ken bought was a 1975 norton commando 850 mark iii electric start. Norton, the complete illustrated history by mick woollett hardcover edition of 2149847 please see below. Let classic british spares assist you in keeping your norton commando motorcycle on the road by offering both high quality and affordable parts. Distributing norton parts worldwide andover norton. Below is the write up from the second owner of this outrageous norton. John favills story has already been told by mick duckworth, both in micks essential commando history book and also in subsequent magazine articles. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases.
The collection is not available for loan, but the noc librarian can use the library to assist members with researching information. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. In order for this to work your browser must use frames and you must start at the old britts home page. Mick duckworth thus we have two possible explanations for the unbalanced norton coverage. Norton commando haynes great bikes, mick duckworth shop. Non norton motorcycle buffs will also enjoy the read but like all books on british motorcycles, it leaves the reader wondering that if we produced such good motorcycles, why did the industry collapse like a pack of cards. We seem to be between norton revival periods right now, so maybe the time is right to look at mick duckworths norton commando model history book. Norton commando haynes great bikes, mick duckworth. Haynes norton commando book by mick duckworth ebay. Norton commando mick duckworth bok 9781844250219 bokus. A quick check in mick duckworth s norton commando book pages 4950 indicates 1968 models were plain silver. Mick duckworth has done his homework, as usual, and found out things we, proud owners of the engine for over three decades, did not know yet. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Classic racing motorcycles by mick duckworth alibris. Norton commando owners will love this book as it goes into great detail about all the various models with some decent photos as well. These include books, sales brochures, price lists, test reports and other publications. Buy norton commando haynes great bikes first edition by duckworth, mick isbn. Andover norton is distributing norton parts worldwide. Mick duckworth duckworth, mick used books, rare books and new books. Explore books by mick duckworth with our selection at. Norton commando haynes great bikes june 19, 2004 edition. Distributing norton parts worldwide andover norton norton. Norton commando haynes great bikes by mick duckworth. Fishpond australia, norton commando haynes great bikes by mick duckworthbuy. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.
Norton commando by mick duckworth hardback, 2004 for. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Honda cb750 by mick duckworth highlights one of the most important bikes of the 1970s, and what is considered by many to be the original superbike. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Norton wasnt the only maker to have a 750 in productionroyal enfield did, too. All genuine norton factory parts are manufactured to the original factory specification. The norton commando is a british norton villiers motorcycle with an ohv preunit paralleltwin engine, produced by the norton motorcycle company from 1967 until 1977. Norton commando haynes great bikes more editions of norton commando haynes great bikes.
Launched in 1967, it was an outstanding sales success, both at home and overseas, and is still a practical means. Thats what this book is about it is a straightforward, practical guide to buying a used commando. Launched in 1967, it was an outstanding sales success, both at home and overseas, and is still a practical means of transport, with expert service and spares supply available. A quick check in mick duckworths norton commando book pages 4950 indicates 1968 models were plain silver. Norton commando haynes great bikes by mick duckworth, june 19, 2004, haynes publishing edition, hardcover in english. Norton commando the norton commando was arguably britains most welldeveloped twincylinder motorcycle of the 20th century. The commando was the main bike in nortons range from 1968, and was produced until the demise of norton villers triumph in 1977. Commando a boer journal of boer war by deneys reitz hardcover excellent. Norton commando haynes great bikes 9781844250219 by duckworth, mick and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Ken was working at fedex and commuting 100 miles a day, and the need to keep that bike running with as little downtime as possible leaving the bike at a shop meant no way to get to work induced ken to learn to work on his norton. The norton commando is arguably britains most welldeveloped twincylinder motorcycle. Excellent commando for sale finding collectible antiques. The norton commando story began when british motorcycle conglomerate associated motor cycles, which counted among its brands ajsmatchless, francisbarnett, james and norton, fell apart in 1966.
The norton commando is a british nortonvilliers motorcycle with an ohv preunit paralleltwin engine, produced by the norton motorcycle company from 1967 until 1977. Pdf norton commando download full pdf book download. Jun 19, 2004 the norton commando is arguably britains most welldeveloped twincylinder motorcycle. Before you lay out any hard earned cash on a commando id recommend getting a copy of the peter henshaw book norton commando the essential buyers guide, and also picking up a copy of norton commando haynes great bikes by mick duckworth. The norton owners club library holds copies of a wide range of literature about nortons. Norton commando haynes great bikes by mick duckworth jun 19, 2004. It had a hemitype head, similar to all ohv norton engines since the early. Haynes norton commando book by mick duckworth for sale online. Haynes norton commando book by mick duckworth for sale. Note that he lists very specific starting serial numbers that often do not match what others have published who. Haynes great bikes series by mike duckworth the norton commando is arguably britains most welldeveloped twincylinder motorcycle. Norton was one of the more successful of amcs brands, the remains of which were gathered up by dennis poore of manganese bronze holdings.
The first table has the general starting serial numbers and the two righthand columns list the approximate 750 commando engine build dates as listed in mick duckworths norton commando book that is available from andover norton. Jun 19, 2004 norton commando owners will love this book as it goes into great detail about all the various models with some decent photos as well. The bike featured the unique isolastic system that rubbermounted the engine and protected the rider from the twincylinders vibrations. Here, in the popular haynes great bike series, the highly readable story of the norton commando is told by top classic motorcycling writer mick duckworth.
Norton commando haynes great bikes by mick duckworth hardcover excellent. Norton commando haynes great bikes hardcover june 19, 2004 by mick duckworth author. The first table has the general starting serial numbers and the two righthand columns list the approximate 750 commando engine build dates as listed in mick duckworth s norton commando book that is available from andover norton. Norton commando haynes great bikes by duckworth, mick and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. We try to keep all information current, but regret that prices and availability are subject to change. Find and compare hundreds of millions of new books, used books, rare books and out of print books from over. Usually ships in 24 hoursthere are lots of books about the norton commando. The challenge of the tt by mick duckworth, norton commando by mick duckworth, the cat in the hat by dr. The engine was bought in the early 1980s, definitely before 1985. Feel free to browse through our many pages of parts to find what you need. Buy classic racing motorcycles by mick duckworth online at alibris. Launched in 1967, it was an outstanding sales success, both at home and overseas, and is still a practical means of transport today, with expert service and spares supply available. Jul 10, 2008 we seem to be between norton revival periods right now, so maybe the time is right to look at mick duckworths norton commando model history book, and reflect on the heritage of the classic. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and details of waterstones special offers.
Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. The norton commando is arguably britains most welldeveloped twincylinder. Initially having a nominal 750 cc displacement, actually 745 cc 45. Launched in 1969, hondas first fourcylinder roadster revolutionized the motorcycle market, setting new standards of sophistication, userfriendliness and reliable high performance. Oct 21, 20 further reading about the norton commando. But none of them will tell you what to look for when buying one secondhand.
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