Michigan Norton Owners "Charity Bike" build

MarshalNorton

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• Sep 21, 2009

• #21

An absolutely stunning restoration. It is great to see it saved from rusting away. Someone will be a very blessed Norton owner. I think you all need to find a Vivian Neeves look alike Norton girl to draw the winning ticket dressed like the 70's.
Oh No did I get the gears going? :roll:

 

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norbsa48503

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• Sep 24, 2009

• #22

Michigan Norton Owners
Last of the parts we need as of 10-10-09


1-grab rail Roadster 06-3819 (new preferred)
We got one in, but it was for a Interstate model with the flat top and short bent lower section.


Just getting in these items: thanks to all.
1-An AGM Battery Paul at Born Again Bikes
1- Tachometer cable Dave T at Sterling
1- Speedo cable Dave T at Sterling
1-Master switch 39784 bought by Greg F.
2- Front foot pegs, given by George F.
2 - Instrument black rubber cups, bought by Greg F.
1- Tail light Fairing, bought by Greg F.
1- Pair S.S. pistons for the front brake caliper, given by Ron L.
1- Fuel cap rubber seal. Bought by Greg F.
2-junction boxes, Greg Fauth provided
Front brake lever 06-3241 Mr. Greenway has spoke for this.
1- Reserve, 1-Standard, petcocks with stato seal washers John Caruana provided these.

 

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norbsa48503

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• Sep 25, 2009

• #23

Bump for updates see the changes to the list just above.

 

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• Sep 30, 2009

• #24

Bump again, lot's of progress on the list just above. (9-30-09)

 

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• Oct 5, 2009

• #25

Bump for 10-05-09 updates to the list just above this.

 

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• Oct 10, 2009

• #26

Bump for 10-110-09 updates. See the short list just above.

 

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Rob94010

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• Oct 10, 2009

• #27

What else is needed?

 

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norbsa48503

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• Oct 11, 2009

• #28

1-grab rail Roadster 06-3819 (new preferred)
We got one in, but it was for a Interstate model with the flat top and short bent lower section.

 

grandpaul

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• Oct 12, 2009

• #29

Hey, Greg, pick out an appropriate AGM battery from the J&P catalog and I'll order it for drop-shipping to you.

e-mail me the catalog #.

 

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norbsa48503

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• Oct 13, 2009

• #30

Thanks Paul, You have been a big help right on through the project. We have some people looking for a Roadster grab rail in their stock. We are willing to trade a new Interstate one for a new Roadster this is the last piece.

 

grandpaul

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• Oct 13, 2009

• #31

So, when is the raffle, or how will the bike be transferred for the charity?

 

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• Oct 13, 2009

• #32

Our plans are as follows:
The Bike will be Auctioned at the Mid-America auction in January 2010 see here:
http://www.midamericaauctions.com/motor ... t=Upcoming
A local Michigan builder of bikes (Gene M.) takes all his stuff there each year to sell and has offered to transport it there on our behalf as his donation. With years of experience running bikes though this auction it is a big gift for sure.
We looked a eBay and ticket raffles but this is the way we planned our happy ending. Still working on the details. More later.

 

grandpaul

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• Oct 13, 2009

• #33

That's excellent, Greg. I'm happy & proud to be part of it; thanx for being th "go to" guy!

 

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• Nov 7, 2009

• #34

Well it's all signed up and posted on the site see it on this list under Norton's alphabetical order:
http://www.midamericaauctions.com/showa ... asp?ID=140
page 6. 13 down from the top.

 

grandpaul

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• Nov 7, 2009

• #35

HOLY GUACAMOLE!

...or should I say "Blue Cheese" ????

Nice. Very nice indeed!

 

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• Nov 24, 2009

• #36

The last of the parts are on, the first 100 miles are being put on. 25 to go than a head re-torque than off to Vagas to the auction.

 

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• Nov 24, 2009

• #37

That bike is probably nicer than anything that ever left the factory.

 

MarshalNorton

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• Nov 25, 2009

• #38

I'd love to win an 850, it could keep my 750 company in the garage during the long winter.
If all went well between the two of them ,I may find a lil ol 500 cc also in the garage in the spring :roll:
Best success in the auction in 2010. The bike shows really well
Marshal

 

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• Dec 31, 2009

• #39

Well The Michigan Norton Owners and the Metro Triumph Riders share the Xmas Party every year and it was the final showing of the bike before it heads out to the auction and well we were partying and all and well as the evening when on .......
Jori was the Top cash raiser for the bike she sold "ride more drive less" pins to many folks. For this she got some nice trophy's for her work and then there were pictures with the trophy's and then we got her on the bike for a "Nory girl" shot any way a good party..
We all have a lot to be proud of, only a week or so of worry left and it will all be over.

 

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• Jan 7, 2010

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The bike just sold for 8,500 More than an eBay sale I think and a fair price for the new owner. They got a good deal and we get to hand over a nice check to Fowler Center. Thanks to everyone for listening and helping.