Norton Commando 850 MKIII Service and Recommissioning. Part 16: Servicing the Carburettors. Part 1

This video is part of a series covering the recommissioning of this 'Norvil' Norton Commando 850 MKIII Roadster. It was built by Norvil in 2012 using new and upgraded parts throughout, including uprated brakes, electrics, starter motor and various upgraded engine parts etc. etc. However, shortly after it was built (only 900 miles on the clock) the then owner decided they didn't like it (too high and heavy for them) and left it sitting in their shed - for 10 years! These videos follow the recommissioning of the bike after its long slumber. This particular video shows the Air Filter and Carbs being removed from the bike. This is followed by an initial inspection of the carbs and a detailed explanation of how the carbs work, and what to look for in terms of wear and potential blockages.

[neildall]

Remove the rear valve adjustment cover to get more clearance when removing manifold allen bolts.

[jjrider]

It's much easier to remove the first carb if you remove the inlet rocker cover, and of course the second carb is quite a bit easier to get at than the first !.. It always surprises me that Norton didn't splay the carbs slightly on the Commando like Triumph did..

[bernswonger]

It appears to be all talk, and no action