Why do this to a perfectly good Norton

ILLF8ED · Feb 8, 2012

rbt11548 said:
Maybe he didn't have a 'perfectly good Norton'! , maybe he had just the engine & gearbox to start with?
It's his bike, let him do what he wants, don't like the exhaust wrap though.

No problem with the owner doing what he wants. Now that he is trying to sell, it leaves the subject open to ridicule. That's the nature of being a PO. I can't see the value of the engine/gearbox at $6500 and the rest of the machine is worth $0.

Diablouph · Feb 8, 2012

The things people bet on?????? more money than sense.

I've never had much of either. Maybe I have more in common with the guy selling the bike than I realize.

mgrant · Feb 8, 2012

It's no surprise that this bike is in Venice, CA. It's actually well configured for the dynamic of that area. A clean, original looking Commando would be more out of place there. The $6500 asking price may not be out of line for that particular bike in Venice.

Diablouph · Feb 8, 2012

The $6500 asking price may not be out of line for that particular bike in Venice.

May also explain LA's peculiar sense of justice.

RennieK · Feb 8, 2012

hobot said:
I'd tidy up the exhaust shags though, by barbed wire spirals, rusted with tetanus risk of course.

F'n Rad man, F'n RAD!

rbt11548 · Feb 9, 2012

Diablouph said:
The things people bet on?????? more money than sense.

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I've never had much of either. Maybe I have more in common with the guy selling the bike than I realize.

Now what makes you think you were being mentioned?
In the second part I was meaning the cost of a weekly oil change, Imean who would, especially if you weren't doing many miles.

Ego Loyal roolz ok!

Diablouph · Feb 9, 2012

I'm sorry rbt11548, I missed your point. I was choking on my nightly portion of humble pie.

rbt11548 · Feb 9, 2012

Diablouph said:
I'm sorry rbt11548, I missed your point. I was choking on my nightly portion of humble pie.[/quot

Tell Steve I was asking for him

Diablouph · Feb 9, 2012

If anyone can speak for himself, it's Steve.

rbt11548 · Feb 9, 2012

Diablouph said:
If anyone can speak for himself, it's Steve.

Good choice but I preferred Frampton on his own, a bit different.

Dennis B · Feb 9, 2012

Me
Edwards AFB, Ca
1972
Sure it was corny
but it was fast and fun
and it cost me $650
let the young guys have their fun
Cheers
Dennis B

Hobot · Feb 9, 2012

Gosh Dennis that is a cool a photo. Its a flavor I want too someday. Commandos make a beautiful chopper power plant.

mikegray660 · Feb 9, 2012

Dennis B said:
Edwards AFB, Ca
1972
Sure it was corny
but it was fast and fun
and it cost me $650
let the young guys have their fun
Cheers
Dennis B

i love it! Nice one Dennis! Wish i had saved the pics of all my versions over the past 30 yrs!

Are those Dingo boots?

Matt Spencer · Feb 9, 2012

This one must be the first blokes Cousins ,
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Custom-1 ... 3371b10da8
Dunno if they built it like that , or the ' No Brakes ' let it hit a brick wall or bus or something . :?
We'll let Dennis off , AS LONG as he doesnt do it again . :lol: :mrgreen:

Dennis B · Feb 10, 2012

Back then I remember Acme boots were the brand I bought, but I think you are right, thoes do look like Dingos
I didn't build it, I bought it lke that. someone in the L.A. area did that
had it up to 115mph once
SCARRY!!
Cheers
Dennis B

Why do this to a perfectly good Norton

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