2 years later i am riding it.

belsk · Oct 6, 2011

hi,i have been working on this norton for 2 years and it is finally done. i rode it for the first time tuesday.
it is as good as my old 71 norton.this is a 72. here are some before and after pics.
mike.

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pete.v · Oct 6, 2011

Hell of a tattoo ya got there.

belsk said:
hi,i have been working on this norton for 2 years and it is finally done. i rode it for the first time tuesday.
it is as good as my old 71 norton.this is a 72. here are some before and after pics.
mike.

bill · Oct 6, 2011

belsk said:
hi,i have been working on this norton for 2 years and it is finally done. i rode it for the first time tuesday.
it is as good as my old 71 norton.this is a 72. here are some before and after pics.
mike.http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff47[IMG][/quote]
about time you got it done :lol: good to hear of another one brought from the dead. don't forget your retorque's. and go over ALL the bolts especially the engine to cradle several times.

AussieCombat · Oct 6, 2011

"On the road again,"......
Good stuff.

grandpaul · Oct 6, 2011

Way to go!

Always great to hear them fire up and feel them stretch your arms...

cjandme · Oct 6, 2011

Nice with a capital N. Cj

rx7171 · Oct 6, 2011

Bringing one back from near death puts another legend back on the road where they below.
Great job.

Bob

speirmoor · Oct 7, 2011

Another great restoration well done.

steveyacht · Oct 7, 2011

Most Excellent!!!

KSUWildcatFan · Oct 7, 2011

Congrats! I'm getting close, too. Just over a year now for me..

belsk · Oct 9, 2011

what a day,i rode the norton all day,about 150 miles.the only problem was that the left front turn signal bulb blew out.
that was a quick fix. the bike run great. i am in love.

DogT · Oct 9, 2011

belsk said:
what a day,i rode the norton all day,about 150 miles.the only problem was that the left front turn signal bulb blew out.
that was a quick fix. the bike run great. i am in love.

Holy Cow, you must have done a precise job. Congrats. Isn't it great?

Dave
69S

belsk · Oct 12, 2011

i have put 400 miles on it and no problems at all. i just changed the oil and went over the bike to make sure everything was tight,it is still running great.

2 years later i am riding it.

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