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Old Britts – Wheel Bearing Upgrade Instructions Download the complete PDF version using the green download button at the top right of this page for detailed Norton Commando wheel bearing upgrade and sealed bearing conversion procedures. This technical article by Fred Eaton explains how to...

Old Britts – Waterslide Transfers Installation Download the complete PDF version using the green download button at the top right of this page for detailed waterslide transfer installation procedures and restoration guidance. This technical article explains the correct method for installing...

Old Britts – Vinyl Decal Installation Download the complete PDF version using the green download button at the top right of this page for an Old Britts article covering the correct installation of vinyl decals. This practical guide explains how transfer-style decals are built with backing paper...

Old Britts – Upgrading the 1971 Side Stand Lug Download the complete PDF version using the green download button at the top right of this page for a detailed Old Britts technical article covering the upgrade of the 1971 Norton Commando side stand lug. Written by Fred Eaton, this guide explains...

Old Britts – Upgrading the 750 Frame Loop Support Download the complete PDF version using the green download button at the top right of this page for an Old Britts technical article covering an upgrade to the rear frame loop support on Norton 750 Commando frames. Written by Fred Eaton, this...

Old Britts – Troubleshooting Boyer Bransden MKIII Ignition Units Download the complete PDF version using the green download button at the top right of this page for a practical Old Britts troubleshooting guide covering Boyer Bransden MKIII electronic ignition units used on British motorcycles...

Old Britts – Tightening the Exhaust Nuts on a Norton Commando Download the complete PDF version using the green download button at the top right of this page for an Old Britts technical article covering a proven method for keeping Norton Commando finned exhaust nuts secure. Written by Fred...

Old Britts – Throttle Setup for Twin Mikuni Carburetors Download the complete PDF version using the green download button at the top right of this page for an Old Britts technical article covering the installation and throttle cable setup for twin Mikuni carburetors on Norton Commandos. This...

Old Britts – Norton Commando Starting Capacitor Guide Download the complete PDF version using the green download button at the top right of this page for an Old Britts technical guide covering starting capacitors used on Norton Commandos. This reference explains the function of the starting...

Old Britts – Simplified Wiring Diagrams Download the complete PDF version using the green download button at the top right of this page for a useful Old Britts collection of simplified Norton Commando wiring diagrams. This reference breaks the electrical system into clear, self-contained...

Old Britts – Shop Bike Stand Download the complete PDF version using the green download button at the top right of this page for detailed Norton Commando workshop bike stand dimensions and fabrication guidance. This practical workshop article by Fred Eaton explains the construction and use of...

Old Britts – Seat Cover Fitting Instructions Download the complete PDF version using the green download button at the top right of this page for Fred Eaton’s Old Britts seat cover fitting instructions. This illustrated workshop article explains how to install aftermarket Norton seat covers...

Old Britts – Safety Wiring Norton Commando Brake Rotors Download the complete PDF version using the green download button at the top right of this page for an Old Britts technical article covering safety wiring of Norton Commando brake rotors. Written by Fred Eaton, this guide explains a...

Old Britts – Removing the Swinging Arm Spindle Download the complete PDF version using the green download button at the top right of this page for an Old Britts technical article covering removal of the Norton Commando swinging arm spindle. Written by Fred Eaton, this guide explains the...

Old Britts – Positive Ground Rectifier Replacing Lucas 49072 Download the complete PDF version using the green download button at the top right of this page for an Old Britts electrical reference covering the positive ground rectifier used to replace the Lucas 49072 unit on Norton Commandos...

Old Britts – Power Arc Advanced Electronic Ignition for Commandos Download the complete PDF version using the green download button at the top right of this page for an Old Britts technical guide covering the original Power Arc Advanced Electronic Ignition system for Norton Commandos. This...

Old Britts – Powder Coating a Commando Frame and Frame Parts Download the complete PDF version using the green download button at the top right of this page for detailed Norton Commando frame and chassis powder coating preparation procedures. This comprehensive workshop article by Old Britts...

Old Britts – Painting Norton Commando Crank Cases Download the complete PDF version using the green download button at the top right of this page for an Old Britts technical article covering the preparation and painting of Norton Commando crank cases. This workshop guide explains how to restore...

Old Britts – Overload Backfire Device Assembly and Adjustment Download the complete PDF version using the green download button at the top right of this page for a detailed Old Britts workshop guide covering the assembly and adjustment of the Norton Commando MK3 overload backfire device. This...

Old Britts – Oil Lines on a Commando Download the complete PDF version using the green download button at the top right of this page for detailed Norton Commando oil system and oil line routing information. This technical article by Fred Eaton explains how the Norton Commando oil system...