Are we alone?

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Anyone have an idea how many Norton's are on the road today, in the U.S. and world wide?

I just want some reassurance I'm not alone.
 
I'm here!

There were 75,000 made plus lots of specials and don't forget they still make new ones at Norvil and Norman White - You are not alone yet

Rob
 
One 69 fastback registered and on the road, one roadster 1970 in a million bits.
ian
 
Yes I think think we are probably alone. I have seen about 3 Commandos being ridden this year, & quite slow. Probably on their way to am MOT or what have you.
I did go on a classic bike run this year & there were about 4 other Commandos, all scruffy, to make them look as if they were ridden a lot. I know they were not. I regularly go on classic bike runs, the last one I did was in 1998. If these clubs were not so clicky, I would go on more.
Tend to use mine as a normal bike that I enjoy riding.
 
Here in California we have quite a few, I don't know the exact number but they don't seem rare. Chuck.
 
If your feelin alone come spring come to Horsham, PA and you will see a lonely yellow combat running around solo.
We'll go out on our Norton's and I'll give you a big group hug. Now that's chest bump worthy.
Marshal 8)
 
Deja Vu?

Same topic as a very recent thread, several identical answers already, different thread name.

No, we are not alone.

Well, the rest of you aren't. I've got the only running Nortons in Laredo, TX; so, yes, I am alone...
 
I think "on the road" is the critical phrase. I certainly don't see many Commandos or any other classic motorcycles around here but I am in eastern Washington and there aren't many people out here either. I think Commandos, like a lot of motorcycles both new and classic, do a lot of sitting around waiting to be ridden. I do about 1000 miles per year on mine but it has competition from some other classic bikes. I have my Commando sorted out now to the point now where I wouldn't hesitate taking it on longer trips and using it for touring if I could carry more on it.
 
Of Course, Grandpaul, you have the only Norton’s in Laredo, Texas that are running. Judging from the pictures in the “Man Castle” posts, you OWN all the Norton’s in Texas.
 
We have two Nortons in my neighborhood, me and the kid, and at least one in Burlingame. I know there are more around here but I've never gotten over to the Norton club's meetings, they hold them in San Mateo sometimes. I've not seen another Norton at Alice's but I reckon that is just a matter of timing. I often have to work at odd times, like tonight for example.
 
I live in Geraldton Western Australia, a town of about 35,000 people. I have two Commandos and there are ten others in town that I know of. A couple are ridden regularly but my '73 Roadster averages about 7,000 miles per year. It's a daily rider and perfect for the job. There are quite a lot of Commandos in Australia for the same reasons as there are plenty everywhere else. Because they are a fantastic bike to ride and own. Look at all the other bikes of all persuasions sold at the same time as the Commando. Your Honda fours, Kawasaki Z1s, Yamaha 650s etc, etc. They sold in huge quantities. Where are they now? Sure as hell not being ridden.
 
You're never alone when you have the internet! :D

In our Norton club here in the Denver region, we have about 70 or 80 members and about a dozen or so active members who show up for the rides regularly. Here in Boulder County where I live, there are at least a few other Nortons besides the two I own. I rarely see one on the road however. Occasionally I do though.

Debby
 
Here in Hong Kong there are 7 currently on the road to my knowledge (3 of these were restored by me). I have another 5 at various stages of restoration, my next door neighbour has 3 in bits (my bad influence, he used to have kayaks!) and I know of at least one more in bits.
 
Fullauto, Tim is indeed one of our enthusiastic Hong Kong Classic Bike Club members. His Commando Interstate is now in Australia and he has been trying to winkle a replacement out of me for a while now.
 
I went on the 'Toys for Tots' annual run today in South Florida. over 35,000 bikes...




One Norton.

Though I was chased down by a lobsterman from Key Largo, who claims to have a '73 Dunstall 810, which he still runs regularly in the upper Keys. He didn't have his bike there, as he had a truck full of spiny lobsters he was selling - 2 for $15.
Are we alone?
 
I usually see about 2 Norton's a week here in Houston, TX, I see more triumphs & BSA's than Norton's. I mostly see Harley's & Japanese crotch rockets (about 100 a day). There's a British motorcycle club somewhere in town, haven't gone to any of their meetings yet.
 
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