Uncommon Commando: 1972 Norton Fastback LR

By Robert Smith
Published on June 13, 2017
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1972 Norton Fastback LR 750 Combat Commando.
1972 Norton Fastback LR 750 Combat Commando.
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1972 Norton Fastback LR 750 Combat Commando.
1972 Norton Fastback LR 750 Combat Commando.
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1972 Norton Fastback LR 750 Combat Commando.
1972 Norton Fastback LR 750 Combat Commando.
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1972 Norton Fastback LR 750 Combat Commando.
1972 Norton Fastback LR 750 Combat Commando.
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Owner Colin Kelly built his Norton Combat LR from a basket case Combat Commando.
Owner Colin Kelly built his Norton Combat LR from a basket case Combat Commando.
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1972 Norton Fastback LR 750 Combat Commando engine.
1972 Norton Fastback LR 750 Combat Commando engine.
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The front brake was upgraded with an SST disc, a sleeved-down master cylinder and a stainless hose.
The front brake was upgraded with an SST disc, a sleeved-down master cylinder and a stainless hose.
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1972 Norton Fastback LR 750 Combat Commando.
1972 Norton Fastback LR 750 Combat Commando.

1972 Norton Fastback LR 750 Combat Commando
Engine:
745cc air-cooled OHV parallel twin, 73mm x 89mm bore and stroke, 10:1 compression ratio (8.9:1 stock), 65hp @ 6,800rpm (56hp @ 6,500rpm stock)
Top speed:
115mph (est.)
Carburetion:
Two 32mm Amal 932 Concentric (two 30mm 930 Concentric stock)
Transmission:
4-speed, chain final drive
Electrics:
12v, coil and breaker points ignition

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