Norton Commando 850 MKIII Service and Recommissioning. Part 12: Adjusting Tappets and Torquing Head

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 cylinder head being re-torqued and the tappets being adjusted. It shows how many cylinder head nuts there are, where they are, and what tools are required to reach them to tighten them. The cylinder base nuts are also checked and tightened. After this the valve assemblies are inspected and the tappets checked and adjusted for clearance.