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mikegray660 said:+1
there is always guys on forums who claim their brand or choice is the best (here its Norton of course) - and how their particular bike is the fastest/most powerful/capable to leap tall building etc etc - we all see it with the occasional newbie -like here-(and a few notable members who's crack supply must be endless)
i have 2 commando's currently (i've built them both myself, with of course some work done by our experts like Jim C ) and enjoy them but also realize their short comings and limitations - my 850 is stock but my 750 has 10:1 compression, headwork, a 2S cam (w/ reprofiled lifters etc) and mikuni VM's - its quicker than the 850 (not by as much as one would think) but still isn't going to set any speed records and thats fine
making a real hot rod norton by yourself great in my book, but realistically it ain't going to last long (and maybe thats OK with you) and at the end of the day it still will be an antiquated pushrod motor that not going to beat any modern bike - FACT -i admit it is fun though- but will require constant work & if your paying someone to make the bike for you (pathetic) rather than doing it your self your setting yourself up for lots of problems when it starts to implode
ok off to the gym - i know most here don't know what a gym is thinking i have misspelled it and am planning a visit to Jim C in the great northwest :mrgreen:
dennisgb said:Phil,
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I look at anything with an engine with wonder...the engineer in me...yes there is some crap...but they all have a place and a purpose. Some people just want to learn how to ride, can't afford a classic or wouldn't want one because they might ruin it. Some people want to commute and get good fuel economy. I don't thumb my nose at anyone who likes the feel of the open road and the wind in their face, because that is what motorcycling is all about to me.
Are you referring to a so called newbie with reference to this forum?
Or to motorcycling in general?
If it is the forum then I assume you see yourself in some self proclaimed higher position.
I also see you don't contribute at all to its running.
I guess you are in such a high position you are a life member. Let someone else spend their time and money operating it.
If I'm happy to let someone with far more expertise than me build me a hot Commando, that's my prerogative. It's not your concern or problem.
If you don't want to, or can't afford to,
that's not my problem.