The Norton thread!

[The Bigfella]

I've got a 16H on its way to me... I brought the frame home, the rest is following along behind... due in about a month







Its a '38. I'll put it back to WW2 colours for the Aussie Army, as my father rode one in the Middle East, Greece and Crete. (this one is ex Indian Air Force)

Paint's off the frame.

[RobbieO]

I was at a vintage motorcycle show on the weekend and saw something I've never seen before......beautiful bike!

[Thumpermeister]

[roadholder]

[Rob Farmer]

Originally Posted by Thumpermeister

I know they were of their ere but they're a terrible looking bike.

[roadholder]

Originally Posted by Rob Farmer

I know they were of their ere but they're a terrible looking bike.

I guess it depends on what you compare it to!

[England-Kev]

My mate Paul has one of those..

[Rob Farmer]

Originally Posted by roadholder

I guess it depends on what you compare it to!

Built for the Americans...say no more

[KhaoSanMan]

Originally Posted by victor441

very nice bike and that is a good deal...though personally I don't know how practical it would be to ride a Commando if you don't do your own work. I've owned two and both required fairly frequent tinkering (though I usually enjoy that and consider it part of the Norton experience) , it would be a major PITA to have to take your bike somewhere for service frequently. As was said accessnorton.com is an excellent resource

Thanks for the feedback and the link to the site. I'm an Airhead owner, so know my way around a wrench. To be honest my main concern is that I am about 75% of the way to making a BMW cafe racer, so this would be a somewhat redundant bike. While it would have two seats vs the one, I would always be longing to give it some Dunstall or Manx garb, thus enhancing the redundancy. The main thing is that it's my dad selling the bike, and if I have to I will buy it to keep it in the family. I guess it could sit in my living room (and be taken out occasionally) while I finish the cafe...

[roadholder]

Originally Posted by Rob Farmer

Built for the Americans...say no more

How does that explain Kevin's mate?

[Rob Farmer]

Originally Posted by roadholder

How does that explain Kevin's mate?

maybe he has American aspirations. I'm sure Kev will explain...

[Thumpermeister]

Originally Posted by England-Kev

My mate Paul has one of those..

My condolences to him!

[England-Kev]

No, nothing that easy, Paul just likes weird!

[spezjag]

Originally Posted by roadholder

That bike is a decent seat and a normal set of bars away from being awesome.

[Doug Matson]

Originally Posted by KhaoSanMan

I have the opportunity to acquire a 850 commando (electric) for what I believe is a steal, $4,500. Here is the bike:



So my concerns are:

- maintenance to keep it running (approx. cost per year)
- Any special parts that are expensive but easy to break/go bad?
- Support/Mechanic in Northern California?
- Corbin Gunfighter seat still available and fits 2 people? Conversion needed or plug and play?
- any other things to know about / look out for?

I paid that for my 75' a year ago and it was a mess, if you don't want it let me know!