Need rebuilder for 1971 Norton 750 Commando

[jmillington]

Hi,

I have a 1971 Norton 750 Commando that I've owned since 1973 (second owner).

I want to get the old Snortin' Norton back on the road and was wondering if anyone had recommendations on an old brit-bike rebuilder in either the Bay Area, or in the Sacramento area as I live in Granite Bay near Folsom Lake.

Recommendations anyone?
Thanks in advance!

Jim M

 

[afm199]

Phil Radford if he still does it.

Fair Spares 408-292-6563 Phil Radford
PO Box 8224 1020 Ellis Ave
San Jose S.J. 95125
95155
3-8, sat 10-3

 

[jmillington]

Thanks, I'll give Phil a jingle! :afm199

 

[bcv_west]

Rabers is in Almaden, I've bought parts from them and I believe they've got a shop. Might also have a recommendation in your area, they've been in business a long time.

Or, if you sell it to me I'll get it back on the road and then sell it back to you (fingers crossed, I'd totally keep it). A 2-owner Commando owned since 1973, that's very cool.

 

[afm199]

Rabers is good. Either way it's gonna cost thousands.

 

[augustiron]

Ken Armann is another great local Norton guru.

http://www.kenarmann.com/

 

[cinelliguy]

Ken Armann

 

[afm199]

I loved my Nortons. Truly. Wish I had kept the Interstate. It was great for embarassing 600 riders at stoplights.

 

[jmillington]

Thanks you'all for your input.

I have history with my Norton since '73, so I have a very strong emotional attachment to the bike.

I'm willing to spend the thousands to get it back on the road! :afm199

 

[Tri750]

Rabers will have a waitng list a couple years long.
Armen will do well if his health is ok.

 

[Mr Pepsi]

There is a guy in Alameda too. I'll need to see if my friend still has his number.