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- Sep 29, 2014
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Hi Matt, Good to hear you show some interest in the newer Nortons. I called you, back when I first bought mine, to see if you would offer an exhaust system. I also contacted Corbin about an after market seat. Reading this forum, you'll constantly hear from owners looking for mirrors, handlebars, rearsets, luggage etc.. With your expertise with maintaining classic lines and looks, and increasing performance and dependability, I think entering this part of the market would be a benefit for you and those of us who own these machines. You realize ,of course, there aren't very many of these bikes around. Most of the owners advertise the fact that they own several other bikes in addition to their newer Norton so I'm sure they're aware of after market accessories that we'd love to see come available for the 961's. As for me, I'd currently be interested in being able to carry rain gear without wearing a backpack, ride all day and not need a butt transplant, and park next to the Harleys at work and not have them make jokes about the oil puddle under my bike. I'm in love with the handling and performance ( though more power would be nice). The curvy hilly roads close to my home are like my own chance to play. It is a fun bike. Additional engine performance is always welcome and some folks will always buy spiffy looking gee gaws whether they increase handling, performance, comfort or rid-ability in any way. From what I've gathered from the forum there are all kinds of motorcyclists who own these; people who want to ride distance, people who want to road race, sporting riders, guys who want to park the bike in their living room and never let the tires touch the pavement, guys that could machine their own engine cases, guys that shouldn't pump their own gas, etc.. I hope you get involved.