M millard Joined Mar 6, 2007 Messages 87 May 28, 2007 #1 just got this through from the NOC list http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/mai ... rank26.xml
L.A.B. Moderator VIP MEMBER Joined Nov 20, 2004 Messages 20,202 May 28, 2007 #2 Mick Duckworth also takes it for a spin in the latest (June) edition of Classic Bike (100 TT Years edition). (It's not quite a 'Norton Commando' though)
Mick Duckworth also takes it for a spin in the latest (June) edition of Classic Bike (100 TT Years edition). (It's not quite a 'Norton Commando' though)
M millard Joined Mar 6, 2007 Messages 87 May 29, 2007 #3 L.A.B. said: Mick Duckworth also takes it for a spin in the latest (June) edition of Classic Bike (100 TT Years edition). (It's not quite a 'Norton Commando' though) Click to expand... No, not quite. It's a good reminder of Norton's 1st twin though. I'd forgotten that early twins were V's.
L.A.B. said: Mick Duckworth also takes it for a spin in the latest (June) edition of Classic Bike (100 TT Years edition). (It's not quite a 'Norton Commando' though) Click to expand... No, not quite. It's a good reminder of Norton's 1st twin though. I'd forgotten that early twins were V's.
L.A.B. Moderator VIP MEMBER Joined Nov 20, 2004 Messages 20,202 May 29, 2007 #4 millard said: No, not quite. It's a good reminder of Norton's 1st twin though. I'd forgotten that early twins were V's. Click to expand... Millard, Sorry, I was just being a little mischievous, as this section is for the Norton Commando but it is interesting anyway ! Thanks Millard.
millard said: No, not quite. It's a good reminder of Norton's 1st twin though. I'd forgotten that early twins were V's. Click to expand... Millard, Sorry, I was just being a little mischievous, as this section is for the Norton Commando but it is interesting anyway ! Thanks Millard.
M millard Joined Mar 6, 2007 Messages 87 May 29, 2007 #5 hee hee? I'd forgotten there was even another part to the site. must look in more often. millard
F frankdamp Joined Oct 7, 2005 Messages 1,170 May 29, 2007 #6 I read that piece in the Telegraph. I can't imagine having 70 mph capability with no clutch and only bicycle-type brakes. I'm amazed that guys with balls that big could even sit on the seat.
I read that piece in the Telegraph. I can't imagine having 70 mph capability with no clutch and only bicycle-type brakes. I'm amazed that guys with balls that big could even sit on the seat.