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Yes, but... some might... just 'might' mind you, think the same of 961sWhatever is wrong with that perception??
But that's the beauty of Jerry's site, we can all get along nicely under the one umbrella..
Yes, but... some might... just 'might' mind you, think the same of 961sWhatever is wrong with that perception??
I think rotary owners went through the same BS.Yes, but... some might... just 'might' mind you, think the same of 961s
But that's the beauty of Jerry's site, we can all get along nicely under the one umbrella..
If you're feeling old come to an AMA vintage national for flat track and you can see some fellas who are probably older than you going very fast. I'm 39 and got a proper beating from a 79 year old guy this year.
I'm sure that is true.Can't speak for AMA vintage but there are plenty of Nortons in various classes at the Isle of Man Manx GP races!
I know this is a Norton forum, but id certainly like to hear more about you and the Sunbeam. Everyday for 33 years must make for a story worth telling! Vive l' difference! And apologies for my abysmal French26 when I purchased my '68. 57 now.
Purchased my Sunbeam S7 at 24 and still use it every day as my workhorse. Don't own a car or a modern bike.
I'm sure that is true.
I was responding to the mention of vintage flat track racing that was brought up by the Trialbyfire, and probably should have said vintage Norton twin engine powered flat track bikes. That said a Commando set up for Isle of Man road racing would be very entertaining to watch in an AMA flat track race. Probably go down on the first turn and/or be lapped several times while having loose dirt slung all over it. Messy
Then you could put me on the fastest flat tracker at any oval or put me on the fastest and best prepared IOM machine and the results would likely set records for the slowest time ever on either venue- that is if I finished at all...Much the same could be said of a flatracker at the Isle of Man...Horses for courses , eh?
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I got my license on a MK2A Commando back when I was 17 years looked like a mop was skinny with long hair. The guy who done my test was standing beside the commando looking around the car park and said wheres your bike. I said your standing beside it he couldn't believe it some kid ridding this Super-bike he basically said if you can start off the stand and do a figure 8 and return safely from around the block its yours no problems. Always loved Norton's there the only bike that's a keeper for me if I sell one I have to replace it. Currant bike is a 1972 roadster matching number bike 206 xxx been sitting for 20 years but mostly restored when I brought her but all the chrome is rusty now. Born early 1959 been riding since I was 12 lost count of the bikes Ive owned main thing is still have six in the shed.
Whatever is wrong with that perception??
Dave Atherton runs the most beautiful Norton 750 you could dream up. I believe its a short stroke. I'd post a pic if I could easily.Any Nortons actually on track? Or are Nortons too vintage?
Hi I've owned the Sunbeam for 33 years but I'm only using it daily for the last 9 years since I started a new job.I know this is a Norton forum, but id certainly like to hear more about you and the Sunbeam. Everyday for 33 years must make for a story worth telling! Vive l' difference! And apologies for my abysmal French
Old guys on Nortons currently on a flat track is what I was referring to.Dave Atherton runs the most beautiful Norton 750 you could dream up. I believe its a short stroke. I'd post a pic if I could easily.
edit* The Ron Wood Norton is supreme