961 deliveries

a new member here. enjoyed reading about everybody else's troubles on waiting for a new bike. anybody have heard the stories from Matt Capri and SoBay norton ?? was supposed to have a 24 unit's shipment in janurary, but that actually happened back east. anybody hear that the canadian models have steel liners in the barrels instead of nikisil plating ?? they have aftermarket pipes for the bikes ready, but no bikes !!! he brags that he has a big bore kit for the norton ready.... feedback anyone.???

For what it's worth....there was a new Commando at the DVNR Gathering yesterday (Philadelphia area). I didn't get to speak with the owner ,but the bike looked great!....PhillySkip

huskyfrk said:

a new member here. enjoyed reading about everybody else's troubles on waiting for a new bike. anybody have heard the stories from Matt Capri and SoBay norton ?? was supposed to have a 24 unit's shipment in janurary, but that actually happened back east. anybody hear that the canadian models have steel liners in the barrels instead of nikisil plating ?? they have aftermarket pipes for the bikes ready, but no bikes !!! he brags that he has a big bore kit for the norton ready.... feedback anyone.???

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The first shipment to the US occurred in December. US dealers, and many prospective buyes are waiting for the next one. My dealer tells me that Norton factory has been very tight lipped about the date for next US shipment.

I don't know whether the cylinders have pressed in liners or are Nikasil-ed. Matt or Carlos at SouthBay would be the people to say.

Matt and Carlos are the real deal. They make go fast goodies for the new Triumph Bonneville and now have parts for the 961's. They had their new website online a few weeks ago. However, they appear to have removed the new site for some reason. The site contained several items of interest for the new Norton.

1. 1000, and 1100 cc big bore kits, with HC forged pistons.
2. Lightweight pushrods, needle bearing for the rockers, and roller lifters. (see the link, I saved a copy of this page from their new site)
3. Dominator silencers, and cross over pipe to eliminate the cats. ( I have a set of the corssover pipes and silensers on my 961.)

I have heard rumors that there will shortly also be a roller cam, for the roller lifters.

BritTwit, nothing there address my comments, i heard about the cyl deal from Matt. but since he has been so full of shit for the last 3 years, had d to put much faith in the guy. am well aware of his go goodies, but they don't do shit if there is no bike to b had. and no info on wher e i would b on the american delivery list. am # 37 at south bay, but nobody is talking about when, it shouldn't b that difficult to answer a question. e-mail go unanswered. same bullshit when you drop by the shop.... and while we were supposed to get the 961se first, other shops are already getting the 2 seat bike....

huskyfrk said:

BritTwit, nothing there address my comments, i heard about the cyl deal from Matt. but since he has been so full of shit for the last 3 years, had d to put much faith in the guy. am well aware of his go goodies, but they don't do shit if there is no bike to b had. and no info on wher e i would b on the american delivery list. am # 37 at south bay, but nobody is talking about when, it shouldn't b that difficult to answer a question. e-mail go unanswered. same bullshit when you drop by the shop.... and while we were supposed to get the 961se first, other shops are already getting the 2 seat bike....

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If southbay could put a 961 in your hands they would. They're in business to make money. The real problem is back on the other side of the pond. No supply from Norton. All the US dealers have the same problem. You're not alone, many folks in the UK were angry that Norton sent bikes to North America last yeaR, before first satisfying European demand.
This is the problem with a small startup company, demand out paces supply.

Matt never had a great reputation when he was making stuff for bmws

^^ that's what i heard.