Norton's Coming Back !

[properchopper]

Tasty

http://www.nortonmotorcycles.com/bikes/

[LuckyDuc]

Fantastic

Hell ya!!!!!!!!

I have wanted a Commando for years.

[properchopper]

Unfortunately the current SE allocation is sold out. FWIW about two weeks ago I was getting out of my car at a Subway and there at the traffic light was what I now believe was one of the Cafe models. He took off before I could run up to him (probably a good thing) but now I understand that I wasn't just dreaming ! In 1962 I rode a '59 Matchless 650 street/TT. Loved it. In 1967 It was either an XLCH, a Bonnie, or a Commando. I went with the Sporty but now wish I could have the other two to complete the dream.

[LuckyDuc]

I'd take the sport version and be perfectly happy with it. I imagine that you need to be a movie star or prof athlete to get one of the SE's here in the states.

I just called Team MCC in IL to see when they might get the Commando sport in stock... waiting for a call back.

No more boats for me for awhile. Every spare penny is going towards the Norton fund.

[properchopper]

Give these folks a call. Good people.

http://www.southbaytriumph.com/

[Flying Scotsman]

I had a snorting Norton...a 650SS...great bikes but leaked oil as only the Brits can design.

Douggie

[LuckyDuc]

Tony,
Thanks for the link. I just got off the phone with Team MCC in IL. There are two people on the list ahead of me for a single seat sport. I was told 3 months delivery time. The single seat sport is going for $16,995.

Hey Douggie,
I was always told that if there is no oil under them, there is no oil in em.

[LuckyDuc]

Oh baby!!!!!!!!!

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[properchopper]

Oh baby!!!!!!!!!

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4-valve head, fuel injection, electric start, hydraulic clutch, 5-speeds, Brembos, Ohlins. Oh Yeah !

[G1ST]

A friend in high school had a John Player Special.
Great fun. Great sounds and handled like a dream.

[drwayne]

I had a snorting Norton...a 650SS...great bikes but leaked oil as only the Brits can design.

Douggie

All the great bikes come with their own drip trays.

[Flying Scotsman]

Tony, my favourite bike was a Honda CB400 tricked out by me...light weight and could beat any farting HD bike....but I still wish for a Ducati...amazing bikes

Douggie

[egneg]

A friend of mine had a 750 commando back when we were in high school. I had a 67 305 scrambler ...

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[Flying Scotsman]

That was a great bike and when I was young and very stupid, I challenged a cop on his HD for a drag race....I got the stare back that only cops have and a wag of his finger.

Douggie

Tony, my favourite bike was a Honda CB400 tricked out by me...light weight and could beat any farting HD bike....but I still wish for a Ducati...amazing bikes

Douggie

[properchopper]

OK, some of you have seen this, but in my never-ending quest for self promotion/aggrandizement, in case anyone missed it, here's a "How-To" vid a friend made for his film class :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ti1wDOpi-ek

Note : if you're in to riddles, answer this question : What's the most personally revealing symbol on the bike ? (your first guess will be wrong)