1972 Norton Commando Combat Rebuild (18) - Fitting the Oil Tank

[@steveconklin2264]

Thanks for posting the video and the tricks. I have to find a tank and then fit it up to my 72, it had a GIANT "racing" tank when I bought it.

[@mvd944l]

just doing the same job, i like the velcro tip, i will try that

[@tadpoles10]

I'm surprised to hear that Norton Commando has a vibration issue Dave however good luck with plan 'B'. My only experience with the Norton was on my 60s Dominator framed T100 engined Triton & that from memory had no vibration at all? atvb t ..

[@swooshdave]

Tadpole Yeah, you had vibration with the wee 500. Just not as much as a 750 or 850. Those bigger pistons moving up and down make for a lot of shaking.

[@tadpoles10]

@@swooshdave Ha Ha never thought of that Dave, the rebuild is moving along & looking good. atb t ..

[@swooshdave]

@@tadpoles10 The other aspect is the Featherbed frames are much heavier and stouter than the Commando frame. Although most of the vibration is isolated with the Isolastics there is still substantial vibration at idle and low rpms.

[@horsttannhauser]

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