Looking at a 1974 Norton 850- opinions please - I got it!
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Even with a hole in the side of the crankcase it's worth it. Have we made our case yet?
Even with a hole in the side of the crankcase it's worth it. Have we made our case yet?
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Yes, you have all made your case. Thank you.
If anyone is interested in a cool little CB360 that runs great:
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/mcy/2525827075.html
Yes, you have all made your case. Thank you.
If anyone is interested in a cool little CB360 that runs great:
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/mcy/2525827075.html
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Actually a former Queen City Ace member owned it before I did. I just checked and someone posted it on their site and the PO responded also that it is a good runner. Now I realize that was you, simpson. Thanks.
I got the blessing from the wife and from my friend who took me to see it. He was originally going to buy it, but he cannot do it at this time.
Actually a former Queen City Ace member owned it before I did. I just checked and someone posted it on their site and the PO responded also that it is a good runner. Now I realize that was you, simpson. Thanks.
I got the blessing from the wife and from my friend who took me to see it. He was originally going to buy it, but he cannot do it at this time.
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I can't believe the kind of bikes and prices you guys come across in the U.S. Down here something like that would be worth $9000 min running or not. There was a blown rusty job that went on ebay Oz for $6000 a while back and it was a real wreck. Lots of heavy patina!
Let us know when you get it drone and post lots more pics. :mrgreen:
P.S. if you change your mind I will come and drag it away for you :lol:
I can't believe the kind of bikes and prices you guys come across in the U.S. Down here something like that would be worth $9000 min running or not. There was a blown rusty job that went on ebay Oz for $6000 a while back and it was a real wreck. Lots of heavy patina!
Let us know when you get it drone and post lots more pics. :mrgreen:
P.S. if you change your mind I will come and drag it away for you :lol:
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Here's what I want you to do. Take A few wrenches & $1,400 in cash, promise him you'll honor the bike's heritage & soul. Load it in your truck & try to look remorseful until you're out of his sight. Then step on it before he changes his mind. Go straight to the nearest post office that sells large boxes, unbolt that gas tank with those wrenches I told you to bring & pack it securely (no gas please) in that large box addressed to me. I will promptly send you $450 and now you're only "out" $950. You just came home with a Norton for under a grand. You are a brilliant Norton owner. Get a Norton shirt for $20 and consult with this forum religiously. We're all here for you. It's probably gonna leak, but that's cool. Call me from the post office.
Here's what I want you to do. Take A few wrenches & $1,400 in cash, promise him you'll honor the bike's heritage & soul. Load it in your truck & try to look remorseful until you're out of his sight. Then step on it before he changes his mind. Go straight to the nearest post office that sells large boxes, unbolt that gas tank with those wrenches I told you to bring & pack it securely (no gas please) in that large box addressed to me. I will promptly send you $450 and now you're only "out" $950. You just came home with a Norton for under a grand. You are a brilliant Norton owner. Get a Norton shirt for $20 and consult with this forum religiously. We're all here for you. It's probably gonna leak, but that's cool. Call me from the post office.
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450 for a tank, sell of the side panels and the gauges and you probably will only have about 650 bucks in it. Suddenly you realize you could part it out and make money on the deal and another Norton goes down the drain. Don't do it!
In case it isn't obvious from the above, the sheet metal parts are a bit precious and the original clocks bring decent cash if they are in good shape. It costs a fair amount to have them rebuilt. Figure a couple hundred each for starters. But these are also good points to know when looking. The glass is cracked on the speedo, deduct some money off your offer. Lots of the bits that make up the bike are available as replacement parts, but not the tank, side panels or gauges.
Just go buy it already.
Russ
450 for a tank, sell of the side panels and the gauges and you probably will only have about 650 bucks in it. Suddenly you realize you could part it out and make money on the deal and another Norton goes down the drain. Don't do it!
In case it isn't obvious from the above, the sheet metal parts are a bit precious and the original clocks bring decent cash if they are in good shape. It costs a fair amount to have them rebuilt. Figure a couple hundred each for starters. But these are also good points to know when looking. The glass is cracked on the speedo, deduct some money off your offer. Lots of the bits that make up the bike are available as replacement parts, but not the tank, side panels or gauges.
Just go buy it already.
Russ
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I paid USD1500 at current exchange for my 71 750 fastback that was stuffed by comparison. I'm going to be in it 7000-8000 by the time the restoration is complete. Don't be a chump buy it.
I paid USD1500 at current exchange for my 71 750 fastback that was stuffed by comparison. I'm going to be in it 7000-8000 by the time the restoration is complete. Don't be a chump buy it.
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I can't even sleep tonite, I don't know how he can!
hobot said:
I can't even sleep tonite, I don't know how he can!
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I remember this excitement!
Let us know when it's safely in your garage.
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I remember this excitement!
Let us know when it's safely in your garage.
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And take more pictures!
KSUWildcatFan said:I remember this excitement!
Let us know when it's safely in your garage.
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And take more pictures!
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Yes! Follow my lead!
swooshdave said:KSUWildcatFan said:I remember this excitement!
Let us know when it's safely in your garage.
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And take more pictures!
Yes! Follow my lead!
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With pictures!
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With pictures!
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