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auldblue said:
Yes auldblue, I ignored your warning and now look what's happened?
I was so angry I went out and bought a Fireblade.
What a machine!!
Haven't ridden the Commando since.
Pommy shit!!
Phil
Death Of The BRG Japo Killer
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Yes auldblue, I ignored your warning and now look what's happened?
I was so angry I went out and bought a Fireblade.
What a machine!!
Haven't ridden the Commando since.
Pommy shit!!
Phil
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I have had a number of dealings with Randy Baxter and have had nothing but excellent service and quality products, including a rebuilt 1975 Mark III. In fact, I was honored that he stopped at my house last year on the way to the Vintage Motorcycle Days at Mid-Ohio. In my book he has always been a straight shooter.
I would also suggest to anyone that is not getting want they want from Baxter's, or other restorer's, to check out Matt Rambow with Colorado Norton Works. Again, a very highly esteemed company that is certainly top notch in my book. I hope to have a CNW Norton someday before I die...
In fact, I had a deposit down on a CNW bike, but had to cancel because of unexpected medical issues. I told Matt that I understood the arrangement/contract that I signed and he had every right to keep my deposit and there would certainly be no hard feelings. Matt was kind enough to refund my deposit, no questions asked. He now gets as much of my business as I can give him...
As many people know, Jim Comstock works closely with Colorado Norton Works and I don't think one could ask for a better "talent pool" than Matt Rambow and Jim Comstock.
Just my two cents...
I would also suggest to anyone that is not getting want they want from Baxter's, or other restorer's, to check out Matt Rambow with Colorado Norton Works. Again, a very highly esteemed company that is certainly top notch in my book. I hope to have a CNW Norton someday before I die...
In fact, I had a deposit down on a CNW bike, but had to cancel because of unexpected medical issues. I told Matt that I understood the arrangement/contract that I signed and he had every right to keep my deposit and there would certainly be no hard feelings. Matt was kind enough to refund my deposit, no questions asked. He now gets as much of my business as I can give him...
As many people know, Jim Comstock works closely with Colorado Norton Works and I don't think one could ask for a better "talent pool" than Matt Rambow and Jim Comstock.
Just my two cents...
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I think Jenny is happy about my decision to dump the green machine.
She gets totally confused with V8 lawnmowers under the house and Japo Crapo hiding behind the shed, ridden only in the dark of night.
I said it helps if you are already insane before you meet me.
Because if you aren't, you soon will be!!
Jenny is my anchor who stops me spinning off into space.
Phil
She gets totally confused with V8 lawnmowers under the house and Japo Crapo hiding behind the shed, ridden only in the dark of night.
I said it helps if you are already insane before you meet me.
Because if you aren't, you soon will be!!
Jenny is my anchor who stops me spinning off into space.
Phil
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acotrel said:
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I know exactly where you are coming from. But young Chris at Southern Highlands Motorcycles is a great little mechanic. He listened to my project ideas and said, yep, can do, piece of piss Phil. I have supported owner Paul for 15 yrs now, bought endless Japo Crapo from him (mostly dirt but some road). And in return they have always supported me. Chris will have my workshop manual and all the support he needs from me, compliments of information advice from this forum.
I have full confidence in him. To him, an engine is an engine. Chris said this is no different to my dad's Briggs and Stratton bore pump, but with two cylinders.
I said the bore pump is probably more complicated, and probably goes faster!!
Phil
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Fast Eddie said:
I was heading just that way Eddie, but I wasn't even sure if Baxters were keen on doing that. I think there was more to it than just a "reliability" issue. Maybe Randy read this forum and thought, we don't want this lunatic on the road on one of our bikes (even though he already is), he should be in jail!
Dunno Eddie, it was all getting too hard.
I think it was the hand of God, like my divorce was.
Something else real bad was coming my way, I was saved.
Phil
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pete.v said:
Hello, the sniper has surfaced!
What ya been doin pete, sleeping off yet another hang over?
Taken your anger management pills this morning?
I don't care what they say about you pete, I'll still have a beer with you.
Phil
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Old Bloke said:phil yates said:
More like piss themselves.
Well actually they/me wouldn't, but that's because we don't seem to be as blinkered as you are.
I know you are just having a laugh of course.
Peter
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I've warned you before about derogatory comments concerning Commandos.
Jerry has a long list of people who shortly will be removed from the forum.
I think I'm one of them.
First cab off the rank in fact.
Phil
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Old Bloke said:
true, and Oh, maybe Baxters read this forum?[/quote]
They should, there's a lot of good performance improvement info in here. They'd also see I've strongly supported them as excellent restorers of British motorcycles, and they indeed are.
But the end result is in fact a good one. In America, support of local industry doesn't mean what it means in Australia. We have far fewer workshops etc, and these guys struggle to survive against a sea of overseas competition.
So it is an Australian thing to support local industry.
Time Warp for example, owns a Victa Lawnmower as do I. Just that mine has more cylinders.
In an American world of suing the ass off anyone who walks past your house, maybe Baxter's were concerned about repercussions re upgrades going wrong.
Their call, no ill feeling. Just a late decision after they gave it some thought I guess.
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SquareHead said:
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I have not met or spoken to Randy. I've dealt with Jeremy and Don the bike builder. Both top blokes. They did actually recommend Colorado Norton Works to me as an alternative. But then I'd have to start again hunting for a core bike etc. I have huge respect for Jim Comstock, don't know Matt Rambow, I'm sure they make a great team.
I have no doubt Randy is a straight shooter. It just would have been nice to learn of their position on engine performance improvements before buying a $2700 Fullauto head. But I quickly realised I had plenty of alternatives and the Fullauto may sit a bit longer, but will go into the new project. Baxter's (who built my current MkIII) produce an excellent product. I would not have gone back to them if I thought otherwise. They will mod your purchase bike for you to all specs asked. Just not engine ones. I would and have strongly recommended them as first class and very trustworthy Brit Bike restorers.
I'm still planning to visit Jeremy at Baxters in October. Just then got off email to him.
He agrees my decision makes sense for me.
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Actually, Matt will supply the core... All you have to do is tell him what you want done to it. Sky's the limit... Best builder in the world, in my humble opinion. The post's I have read from you indicate that you want the best Norton you can get, yes? Contact Matt, nothing easier...
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Just think, if you spent your time in the garage with a few wrenches and a cutting torch rather than posting constantly like a teen on facebook you could build a Norton out of block of aluminum and some steel tubing :lol:
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