Tuesday, April 04, 2006

Ol’ Skool Norton Commando-powered Chopper Tech Sheet

Power train

Engine: 1969 Norton 750cc Commando; rebuilt by Jim Dallarosa, Vintage Motorcycles
ID # 20MB/131181
Transmission: Matchless/AJS/Norton (probably a Norton Atlas); rebuilt by Jim Dallarosa, Vintage Motorcycles
Primary: Lytedrive; 30mm belt; 32-tooth alloy drive pulley, 68-tooth alloy clutch sprocket

Frame

Year: 2004
Builder: Randy Horton, Horton Customs
Type: Rigid
Rake: 38°
Neck gusset: Fab Kevin
Neck: Twisted Metal Machining

Accessories

Bars: 7/8" drag
Risers: 6.5" pullback, forged aluminum
Levers: Pazzo Racing
Forward controls: ‘57-74 H-D Sportster
Fenders:
Front: N/a
Rear: Chica, ribbed
Headlight: 6.5" diameter, repo ‘36-54 H-D Knucklehead Springer
Taillight: ‘59 Cadillac repo
Electrics: Boyar-Bransden MKIII electronic ignition
Wiring: Len @ Frontline Cycles
Battery: Yausa MF YTR9-BS, sealed, 12 volt
Gas tank: Peanut, 2.5 gallons
Oil tank: 4 quart, round, Orange Brothers Choppers
Oil system: Side-mount external filter á la Indian Larry, stainless steel lines
Seat: Le Pera, solo metal-flake vinyl, red with white piping
Rear struts: Bob Flaws
License plate mount: Bob Flaws
Exhausts: Fishtail
Header wrap: Oz Customs

Forks

Type: Springer
Extension: +4"
Fork brace: Bob Flaws

Wheels & tires

Front: 21", 40-spoke, laced by Frontline Cycles; Avon Venom-X tire
Rear: 16", 40-spoke, laced by Frontline Cycles; Avon Venom-X tire

Brakes

Front: ‘87-90 ZX7-R dual disk calipers on 10" rotors
Rear: 2003 ZX1-200BS caliper on 10" rotor
Caliper mounts: Fab Kevin

Paint

Frame: Bob Flaws, rattle can
Rims: Bob Flaws, rattle can
Tins: Bob Flaws, rattle can
Norton tank logo: Josh Bourassa, TrueKustom.com, gold foil

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