I've made numerous posts here, since the first of this year, about my '73 750 Hi-Rider to roadster conversion. Am happy to report I've now taken it out for it's maiden ride. Although I've kept the first few shakedown rides very short and close to home, it was very rewarding. This being my first early brit bike, still getting a feel for the "backwards" shift and brake arrangement so kept it very low speed. Although I've posted previously about the new EMGO peashooters being a bit loud for my taste, I must admit they sound great when accelerating. My 17 year old grandson took it for a short spin and came back with a grin on his face. He commented about the great sound of each pipe being heard behind his ears, and the bottom end torque. I'm no super tuner but this thing is responsive and pulls hard with a slight twist of the throttle. I recently had a Moto Guzzi Breva 1100 sport, injected twin which had great torque, but this thing feels like it pulls as well as that thing did, down low anyway. Although I've still got a long way to go, am now motovited to continue doing work on this project to move this bike along toward completion. Thanks to all here who have offered help, advice, and guidance.
'73 750 progress report
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Quawk,
Glad to hear that you have got it running and you are pleased. I ordered a pair of “quieter “silencers from AN when they first became available and I could find no difference whatsoever. I think that your purchase of those EMGO units was a good choice as all the ones I have installed fit nicely along with a good finish.
Like GrandPaul stated,Pictures!
Mike
Ying and GrandPaul, have not posted pics 'cause so far I've just had the basic membership. May upgrade, at least for a bit, and post pics. I know the fees go to help produce and keep this forum alive and moving forward. It has certainly been very helpful to me.
My EMGO units were as well. Nice fit and finish.
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Great to hear you've got it on the road - a real achievement for anyone, let alone someone new to Nortons.
As far as posting images goes, I got a Flickr account (free, others are available), uploaded the photos to there, and then it's just a matter of copying the image link into your post here.
A well sorted Commando can live with anything up to motorway speeds, and is still my favourite for the local back roads.
As far as posting images goes, I got a Flickr account (free, others are available), uploaded the photos to there, and then it's just a matter of copying the image link into your post here.
A well sorted Commando can live with anything up to motorway speeds, and is still my favourite for the local back roads.
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Quawk,
Glad they worked out for you. I also think that the VIP membership is money well spent for all the information and the time that Jerry and LAB put into it.
Mike
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