rScotty. Good thoughts on all of this--thank you. I actually changed out all filters prior to testing. When I replaced the fuel tank, there were no original replacements or aftermarket substitutes to be had. The new tank is coated on the inside--perhaps powder coated? The cap is wide and all internal areas are easily viewable, so any internal problems will be easily noticed.
Busy with other things this week, so will wait a week or so to check into the fuel supply and check valve lash. Though I have bled the injectors a few times on the Kubota and on my old Ford many times, I've never tested injectors and don't know the procedure.
*** When you put the battery in the old Commando, there are two urgent upgrades that need to be done if it is to be ridden:
1. Replace the inner layshaft bearing in the transmission. The original bearing, made in Portugal, is prone to failure in the Norton box and can result in an accident or internal damage as you can imagine.
2. Install an aftermarket safety spring on the rear brake foot lever. These are cheap and can be installed in an hour or less. Without it, if the brake cable fails, the long brake lever will drop and dig into the roadway and likely cause an accident. In the 80's, a rider in our club was thrown from his bike as result of this scenario.
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Full-size photo of my toys. I had a 750 Commando in the 90's and regrettably sold it. Found this 850 in 2018. I've had the Vincent for 43 years.
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