After 10 years in the back of the garage, I’m finally starting the job of getting the Commando back on the road. It was left in the garage when I realised that only three of the valves actually opened anywhere near the amount they should have
I’m not wanting a showroom condition museum piece, I’m after a very tidy and much modernised/upgraded bike that is as reliable and good to ride as it can be.There are lots of upgrades available for these bikes, many of which I’ll be adding to the bike.
Looking to complete this by mid April,as I’m determined to take it to S.France next June Will see how it goes.
As you can see, someone has painted the cylinder head (badly) for some reason, and the wheels need sorting............
First job is to strip everything off the bike and see the condition of the frame....
I’m not wanting a showroom condition museum piece, I’m after a very tidy and much modernised/upgraded bike that is as reliable and good to ride as it can be.There are lots of upgrades available for these bikes, many of which I’ll be adding to the bike.
Looking to complete this by mid April,as I’m determined to take it to S.France next June Will see how it goes.
As you can see, someone has painted the cylinder head (badly) for some reason, and the wheels need sorting............
First job is to strip everything off the bike and see the condition of the frame....