Why wouldn't someone at Norton just come out and say what's out there and current production levels. What countries are represented etc. obviously there's not a lot of us out there but that could be used as a marketing tool. Be one who doesn't run with the pack.
I'll ride mine till it dies. Then....I'll load it in a van and drive it to Canada and pay you Cootes fellas for a rebuild.I’m sticking with just under 4000 but hope its closer to 2500. For rareness sake. Jeez... i better stop using mine as a daily rider—- except its tooo enjoyable to miss a day riding a Norton. I actually wish there were more days per year I could ride. Damn snow!
I really wouldn’t want to ride anything other than this bike. Its the perfect match for me.
I'll ride mine till it dies. Then....I'll load it in a van and drive it to Canada and pay you Cootes fellas for a rebuild.
5 or 6 build tables , 2 bikes a week per table , Two builders per table. Barring and unforeseen issues. That's how it was described to me when I was at Norton.
Two builders per table, Lets think about that, builders, not small engine mechanics, not mechanics, builders.5 or 6 build tables , 2 bikes a week per table , Two builders per table. Barring and unforeseen issues. That's how it was described to me when I was at Norton.
When I went to the factory the assembly process (think it was 5 booths/tables) was each 'build' had a senior technician and a 'Norton Academy' apprentice. They were assigned each build from start to end. If a build couldn't be progressed for whatever reason (usually awaiting parts) it waited patiently in line... I saw approx. a dozen part-builds including mine. The assembly area can only be described as a large airy, carpeted, open plan office with smaller glass walled offices along one side.... it looked pretty spotless inside and possibly the best working environment any mechanic/technician could ask for! I would like to have seen more of the factory where many of the in-house parts are made/finished, maybe on my next visit.Two builders per table, Lets think about that, builders, not small engine mechanics, not mechanics, builders.
In my experience. Builders build to the inch, Carpenters to the quarter inch and Cabinet makers to the thou.
Maybe its just a poor choice of words or my interpretation of them.
I do know that BSA in the early seventies had a huge backlog of orders for their new range of bikes and had people "building" bikes that didn't have a. No I wont go there.
Assembling is probably more correct as to what happens at Donington Hall.
This is from the Alan Cathcart 961 California article :
It’s getting on for a decade since since
Stuart Garner acquired the rights to
Norton in October 2008. Hard graft, a
bit of risk taking and several changes
in strategy have put Norton back on
the map. Norton has built nearly 5,000
motorcycles so far and delivered them
to owners around the world. It
exported 77.6% of the 1,000 bikes
made in its last financial year.
Never gonna let your grudge go, are ya? Troll till you think you'll succeed at putting them out of business, will ya?
I"ve had my share of gripes and posted them. Having one of the first boatload to the US wasn't easy on anybody. Eventually, my dealership stepped up, the factory stepped up. What can I say? Time to just enjoy it. And to add, I never meant to hurt the company or to piss off other owners, it was a desperate plea for someone to notice and to get on the road. It worked. I don't hold grudges.Don't worry Britfan60, anyone that negative can't be happy!
Norton continue to go from strength to strength with thanks from hard working individuals and loyal customers, were all good here!
Simon