Frankenbike

I wish you all the best in your move and new job. Maybe you'll find a work space and get back into it when you are settled someday in the future.

I know the feeling about not having space. I was building an outdoor work area, then covid hit and my dentist neighbor is now always at home and not so happy with the noise and petrol... so a couple of guys (in the same situation) and I have gone in together on a 1500 sq ft warehouse and that's where I'll be working on the Norton. I can get there at 6:30 in the morning and make as much noise as I want. I know leasing a warehouse/workspace is not in the cards right now, but maybe someday in the future.
 
Too bad but you just might be happier- I toy with the idea of downsizing because I worry about my bikes every time there is a threat of flooding . I have lived on LBI my entire life - had to leave any number of times and wonder what might be left when I return .
You’ll get plenty of that in the Outer Banks but it is a beautiful place .
Time to get a longboard and surf rod - enjoy all it has to offer without having to worry about your “ stuff “
Best of luck to you and yours ! - RT
 
Just in case you were all wondering what happened to the Frankenbike...here it is. I needed another Norton like I needed a new hole in my head ( this is #8) but I could not resist the offer from Steve on this bike. The bike is up and running. All that is left to do is to find appropriate mirrors and adjusting the fairing vs handlebar swing. But winter is here with our first snow so its time to retire for the season. Here are some pictures... more to come in the Spring.
 

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What a great looking Frankenbike!

I am assuming you are wanting to go with bar end mirrors? If so, I cant recommend teh 75mm Oberon Streetfighter highly enough. They are the most rock-solid and clear mirror I have had on any bike. A bit fiddly to set up at first, but once set they stay set.

Streetfighter Mirror by Oberon Performance

Oberon Performance's universal streetfighter mirror for hollow handlebars black or silver 2 bezel sizes
www.oberon-performance.co.uk
 
I have a set of those but I am not sure what I will use. I was hoping something tight and mounted to the fairing. I have all winter to figure it out. On another note, the fairing needs to come up 1-2 inches to allow better clearance, but thats it.
The bike starts with one kick and idles nicely. I cant wait to get it out on the road. I am a little worried that my old body wont take well to the low forward lean. We will see...
 
Nice work. Thanks for posting this on a fun thread a lot of us were watching. Has Steve seen the pictures?
 
Yes, steve has seen the pictures. I have kept in contact with him as the build continued.
 
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