Electric Roar

Optional extras include:

Other selectable soundtracks (clanking, rubbing, sqealing, knocking, pinking, rattling)
Vibrations.
False oil leak puddles which you lay under your bike.
Rich smell.
Blue smoke.
Blurred mirrors.
Hypnotic speedo needle.
 
Oh, and brown seats which are the only things you can't get on a Commando ;)
 
speirmoor said:
impressive steering geometry.
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Yeah,

A forward mounted swing arm bolted to a piece of curved steel tube.
True minimalist design.
On the plus side - no fork seals to worry about.

On the negative side - well, just look at it.
 
How on earth can a designer create something like that and believe that a real biker is going to go 'WOW I must get me one of those'. It reminds me of electric bar stool racing (youtube it if you've never seen it). The answer is probably that no designer was involved anywhere in the process just a bunch of nerdy techies trying to create something to ride to their tree-hugging meetings. And for a really realistic engine sound you can't beat a playing card against the spokes taped to the back forks. Worked for me aged 10.
 
Clive said:
And for a really realistic engine sound you can't beat a playing card against the spokes taped to the back forks. Worked for me aged 10.
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Absolutely, and I'm sure they have a sound track file for that too.
Probably a soundtrack for Flight of the Valkyries too.:p
 
BritTwit said:
Absolutely, and I'm sure they have a sound track file for that too.
Probably a soundtrack for Flight of the Valkyries too.:p
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Now you have something!!!!! Imagine electric motorcycles travelling along the street with Flight of the Valkyries, Mars the bringer of War or the 1812 overture blasting out.....:):):)
 
Clive said:
Now you have something!!!!! Imagine electric motorcycles travelling along the street with Flight of the Valkyries, Mars the bringer of War or the 1812 overture blasting out.....:):):)
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That would be bitchin'
But to make it really work you'd need wings on the side of the helmet, an battle axe or mace strapped to the side of the bike, and fur covered jacket.
 
Britfan60 said:
Now THAT'S a horn

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The train air horn would make a great accessory.
Norton could use a small engine powered compressor with an electromagnetic clutch so you could charge the air tank only when needed.
Can you image the look on the face of the next idiot who tries to cut you off.
Priceless.
 
The first time I 'blasted' a motorist they were treated to a noise like a mildly cross duck. Any recommendations for a reasonable replacement horn?
 
Clive said:
The first time I 'blasted' a motorist they were treated to a noise like a mildly cross duck. Any recommendations for a reasonable replacement horn?
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The tone/loudness on many horns can be adjusted by loosening or tightening the retaining bolt in the middle of the horn - haven’t tried it in the Norton but could be a fix?
Otherwise I think the Denali Bomb is loud - sportsbike shop
John
 
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